With global participants, vibrant drum performances, bold fashion showcases, and immersive cultural experiences, the event reaffirmed Uganda’s place as a must-visit destination. From Ngoma rhythms to hot air balloon safaris, POATE 2025 inspired a renewed global appreciation for the Pearl of Africa.
Over 10,000 vendors from Kalerwe and Owino markets are set to benefit from a new government-funded business loan, dubbed the Katale Loan, offering an affordable interest rate of just 8% per annum. Rolled out through the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC), the initiative targets low-income traders and aims to protect them from exploitative moneylenders while boosting their business potential.
President Yoweri Museveni hosted a South Korean delegation from HINENI Ltd. at State House, Entebbe. They discussed plans for investments in Uganda, including manufacturing automotive components and ICT technology. The delegation expressed commitment to reinvest profits locally and collaborate with Uganda’s development goals. President Yoweri Museveni welcomed a delegation of businesspeople from South Korea led […]
URA has launched a tax service center in Kikuubo, downtown Kampala, to make tax services more accessible to the local business community. The initiative, directed by President Museveni, aims to support taxpayers and bridge the gap between them and tax collectors. John Musinguzi, URA Commissioner General cutting the ribbon as he launches the New URA […]
Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba launched the Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) programme in Greater Mubende to boost household incomes. The event, held on June 20, 2024, at Enro Hotel in Mityana, was attended by over 400 women from Kassanda and Mityana districts. Lands minister Judith Nabakooba has launched the Government initiative dubbed […]
Uganda and Oman are currently in discussions to establish a bilateral labor agreement, following a visit by Uganda’s Minister of State of Labour to Oman. During the visit, discussions were held with Oman’s Labor Minister to explore opportunities for Ugandan workers in Oman and to draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for official recruitment.
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) notes that only half a million out of over one million businesses in the country are formalized, with the majority concentrated in Kampala. To address this, URSB has initiated a mass registration campaign in the West Nile region, aiming to formalize at least 850,000 businesses nationwide. Formalization is seen […]
Parliament has asked the finance ministry to avail seven billion shillings to support thousands of Jua-Kali (informal) business groups to transition into the formal economy next financial year during the The budget committee of Parliament yesterday 13th March 2022. During the budget committee meeting yesterday, March 13, 2022, the parliament requested that the finance ministry […]
President Museveni emphasized the importance of fair global trade at the 3rd Uganda-European Union Business Forum, urging EU leaders to refrain from mixing politics with business. He highlighted the need for dialogue between Africa and the EU to create more business opportunities. President Museveni officially launching the Uganda – European Union Business Forum President Yoweri […]
The European Union (EU) reaffirms rigorous standards for imports from Uganda, prompting collaboration with local authorities and the private sector to meet market demands. Ahead of the 3rd Uganda-EU Business Forum, discussions focus on job creation, environmental initiatives, and boosting trade and investments. Uganda’s advantageous position in the EU market is emphasized, highlighting opportunities for […]
