Business, Policy

NBI shifts Nile Development Forum to 2021

July 22

The sixth edition of the Nile Basin Development Forum (NBDF), has become the latest victim of […]

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Finance, Policy

World Bank pegs conditions to $300 million package to Uganda

June 30

The government has committed itself to certain conditions as spelt out by the World Bank to […]

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Business, Finance, Financial Services, Markets, Policy

BoU policy action speaks to lingering Covid-19 risk to economy

June 9

The Bank of Uganda’s decision to slash the CBR to 7pc, points to the near term […]

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Business, Policy, Transport

Global airlines lobby rejects leaving middle seat empty

May 7

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) does not support mandating social distancing measures that would leave […]

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Finance, Policy

IMF provides emergency $491m to Uganda

May 7

The International Monetary Fund is providing Uganda with $491.5 million to help counter reduced foreign exchange […]

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Business, Finance, Financial Services, Markets, Policy

Bank of Uganda walks the high-wire amidst Covid-19 disruptions

April 8

Uganda’s central banker has moved to lower the cost of capital with an eye on the […]

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Business, Foreign News, Policy

IMF boss says global economy coming to standstill

April 4

Participating on Friday by teleconference during a World Health Organisation briefing, Kristalina Georgieva, the International Monetary […]

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Business, Policy, Trade & Industry

Regional governments agree on new cargo transit rules

April 1

East African Community (EAC) ministers responsible for health have agreed on the measures to limit the […]

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Business, Finance, Infrastructure, Investment, Policy

Uganda tells EU country still safe bet for European investment

March 10

The Uganda government has told the European Union (EU), its top multilateral donor, money disbursed from […]

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Companies, Investment, Policy

5th edition of Stanbic National Schools Championships launched

March 9

Stanbic Bank has launched the 5th edition of the ‘Stanbic National Schools Championship’ (NSC) with a […]

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