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This initiative aims to enhance digital literacy and provide free access to ICT training and resources for underserved communities
Chloride Exide Uganda partners with Huawei to advance solar energy solutions
Chloride Exide Uganda, a key player in energy solutions, has partnered with Huawei to introduce cutting-edge Smart Photovoltaic (PV) solutions to the Ugandan market.
What to know about Uganda’s Shs10.4 trillion Standard Gauge Railway
President Yoweri Museveni has launched the construction of the 272km Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) connecting Malaba to Kampala.
Punt Casino 'Best No Download Casino 2024'
South Africa’s most-coveted online casino repository and guide, SouthAfricanCasino.co.za, has recently voted for Punt Casino as the “Best No Download Casino in 2024”.
Top enterprising students get project funding in Kuza campaign
The campaign, launched in September 2024, aimed to foster financial literacy and social entrepreneurship among secondary school students.
How will 'Trumponomics' play out in the US?
Trump will probably introduce tax cuts to stimulate business activity, erect cast-iron tariffs to protect the United States industry and expel unauthorised immigrants.
Financial Literacy: Empowering individuals to make smarter financial decisions
In Uganda, financial illiteracy is often compounded by factors such as limited access to formal financial services, lack of infrastructure in rural areas, and a general mistrust of banks and financial institutions.
Billions of US dollars recovered in cryptocurrency theft
Bitcoin (BTC) is a cryptocurrency (a virtual currency) designed to act as money and a form of payment outside the control of any one person, group, or entity.
Uganda seeks to end external borrowing next year to curb bulging debt
This announcement is being seen as a bold step by the government in efforts to tackle the ballooning debt crisis that has become a major concern for the economy.
Internet use has risen rapidly in Uganda, says report
The report, which reveals that internet usage is defined by mobile phones and social media, is based on 2,741 respondents.
MTN Uganda records Shs 459 Billion profit
This upswing is attributable to MTN Uganda’s data and fintech offerings, served up on a platter of the company’s fealty to digital and financial inclusion across Uganda.
Plenty of opportunities as National Job Fair returns for 3rd edition
The fair focuses on addressing unemployment by equipping attendees with digital skills essential for success in the modern job market.
Kiira Motors now valued at $89 Million; EALA MPs impressed by progress
Kiira Motors’ operations are central to Uganda’s ambition of achieving tenfold economic growth by 2040, aiming to expand the nation’s GDP from $50 billion to $500 billion.
Uganda’s 2024/2025 tax amnesty opportunity URA’s Santa gift to taxpayers
Tax amnesty is a temporary policy that allows taxpayers to declare previously undeclared income, file outstanding returns, and pay their tax liabilities without facing severe penalties or interest.
Uganda’s private sector registers growth
Data collected between 10 and 29 October 2024 attributes this improvement largely to rising aggregate demand, prompting firms to increase their output and hire additional staff.
Trump’s victory to boost Uganda’s Akon City
This city is supposed to be a real-life Wakanda - a high-tech metropolis powered by solar energy and the Akon’s cryptocurrency, Akoin.
Minister impressed as UBL becomes predominantly female-led company
Besides women making up 60% of the top structure, Kilonzo revealed women constitute over 30% of UBL's total staff population.
Kenyan team to travel around Uganda ahead of tourism conference
70 Kenyan tourism stakeholders are set to embark on a familiarisation trip around Uganda from 8th to 18th November 2024.
MTN vows to fight on in Shs 260 Billion tax dispute with URA
The ongoing standoff originates from August 2023, when the URA initiated a tax investigative audit of Uganda’s telecom sector, including MTN Uganda.Experts seek to revolutionise Uganda's Mobile Money with Blockchain technology
Mobile money has become an essential part of Uganda’s financial landscape, with 66% of the population—about 34 million people—using these services.
