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April 1, 2026

On The Right Track: World Bank to Finance Uganda SGR Project

The World Bank has deepened its commitment to finance Uganda’s long-delayed Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), as Yoweri Kaguta Museveni pressed for investments aimed at lowering production […]
April 1, 2026

UEDCL begins major upgrade of electricity distribution infrastructure in Masaka

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has commenced a major upgrade of electricity distribution infrastructure in Masaka City and its surrounding areas. The project, which […]
April 1, 2026

Uganda Baati Limited Strengthens Partnership with Buganda Kingdom, Commits Support to Kabaka Birthday Run

Uganda Baati Limited (UBL) has today paid a high-level courtesy visit with the Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, at Bulange Mengo, in a strategic […]
April 1, 2026

When Your Phone Crosses the Border Before You Do

By Prof. Caroline Wamala-Larsson Having lived in Sweden for more than two decades, I have seen what coordinated telecommunications policy can achieve. I remember arriving late […]

BUSINESS NEWS

May 27, 2025

NARO hosts APA 2025 conference in Uganda, spotlighting innovation in potato and sweet potato research

The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, has highlighted the importance of potato and sweetpotato in addressing the nutritional needs of people […]
June 5, 2024

World Environment Day highlights Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s ongoing commitment to sustainability

By Tshidi Ramogase – CCBA Chief Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability Officer At Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), our sustainability strategy is centred around people—consumers and our […]
March 7, 2024
The Head of the European Investment Bank Regional Hub – East Africa, Edward Claessen, with TowerCo of Africa Uganda CEO, Geoffrey Donnels Oketayot, during the announcement on the sidelines of the Uganda-EU Business Forum

European Investment of US$40 Million Boosts Uganda’s Rural Telecom Expansion

In a significant move to enhance mobile network coverage in rural Uganda, TowerCo of Africa Uganda has secured long-term financing of US$40 million from European development […]
February 28, 2024

Common Card Payments Myths and Misconceptions by Ugandans Debunked

The landscape of financial payments in Uganda is rapidly evolving as consumers increasingly prioritize convenience and speed in their payment methods. The surge in demand for digital payment services reflects this trend, with mobile money transactions experiencing a notable 7.7 percent increase in volume and a 2.9 percent uptick in value, soaring to UGX 62.2 trillion in the quarter ending December 2023. In contrast, the value of debit card transactions remains relatively modest with an increase from UGX 532 billion to UGX 58 billion within the same period.
August 23, 2023

Uganda Telecom rebrands to UTel

Uganda Telecom, now known as UTel, has unveiled its fresh new identity as a subsidiary of the Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited (UTCL), under the ownership of […]

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