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Airbus moves to complete space based optical-fibre loop

February 13

Airbus and Japanese telecommunications satellite operator SKY Perfect JSAT have signed a cooperation agreement that will […]

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PwC suggests ways have to be found quickly to raise the local cover to repay loans in US dollars for new infrastructure.
Finance, Infrastructure, Investment, Policy

PwC says government running out of room over rising debt

February 12

PwC Uganda, part of the international financial services consultancy group, has expressed concerns about Uganda’s rising […]

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Eng. Muloni said the likely date is financial year 2021/22
Companies, Energy, Hydrocarbons, Infrastructure, Investment, Policy

Uganda in no hurry to begin oil production

February 8

The government has once again pushed back the year when First Oil would begin flowing to […]

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Uganda borrows from Canada to set up oil talent site
Business, Communications, Companies, Energy, Hydrocarbons, Policy

Uganda borrows from Canada to set up oil talent site

February 6

The government has borrowed a Canadian model to benchmark a database of the country’s expertise in […]

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Helios Towers Africa are one of the firms considering the options for IPOs in 2019
Business, Communications, Companies, Infrastructure, Investment, Technology & Telecoms

$10 billion may change hands in next African telecom revamp

February 6

Several telecom infrastructure companies operating in Africa have hired financial advisers as owners look towards further […]

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Abe (second right) showcases the latest product flanked by other Kansai Plascon officials on Tuesday
Business, Companies, Infrastructure, Investment, Markets, Trade & Industry

Kansai introduces mosquito repellent paint for Uganda

February 6

Kansai Plascon, a subsidiary of the Japanese-based Kansai Paint Company, recently stepped up its product range […]

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Business, Foreign News, Technology & Telecoms

Jan 31 Doomsday for surplus Rwanda simcards

January 30

January 30, 2019 – Simcards beyond the three allowed on a single network will go silent […]

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Business, Companies, Foreign News, Transport, Travel & Tourism

Ethiopian aims killer blow at Kenya Airways, Rwandair with US network changes

January 29

January 29, 2018- Ethiopia’s flag carrier Ethiopian might have thrown a killer punch to competitors Kenya […]

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CAA Uganda airworthiness inspectors pose by the first example of a CRJ-900 due for handover in February. Courtesy photo
Business, Companies, Infrastructure, Transport

Uganda Airlines pilots start training at Bombardier

January 23

Uganda Airlines has finally handed over the first cockpit crew sets to Bombardier for training as […]

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Bin Sulayem said on Monday, the DP World logistics park in Rwanda will reduce costs across the country and the region as a whole.
Business, Infrastructure, Investment, Trade & Industry, Transport

Dubai Ports CEO touts proposed $80m Rwanda facility

January 21

Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, the Chairman and CEO of DP World, the international ports operator has […]

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