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Uganda charts path to US$ 500bln economy at National Trade Review Conference 2026
KAMPALA, March 4, 2026 — Uganda has reaffirmed its ambition to build a US$500 billion economy by 2040, with trade and manufacturing positioned at the centre of the country’s transformation agenda, as…
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Eastern Africa countries sign landmark agreement establishing DESSU Corridor Authority
DJIBOUTI, March 4, 2026 — The governments of Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda have formally agreed to establish the Djibouti–Ethiopia–South Sudan–Uganda [ DESSU ] Corridor Authority, marking a significant milestone in…
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Kenya launches electronic warehouse receipt system to cut post-harvest losses and unlock finance for smallholder farmers
NAIROBI, March 4, 2026 — Kenya has officially launched the Electronic Warehouse Receipt System Central Registry [eWRS-CR], a landmark digital platform designed to modernise agricultural commodity trade, reduce post-harvest losses, and expand…
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Uganda targets Algerian market to boost exports through standards and partnerships
KAMPALA, March 4, 2026 — Uganda has stepped up efforts to expand market access for its products by positioning local enterprises to tap into the Algerian market, as government intensifies its drive…
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Mushanga SACCO launches digital platform for loans, embraces agency banking
SHEEMA, March 4, 2026 – Mushanga SACCO has embraced agency banking and unveiled “MSACCO Loan”, a mobile platform enabling members to access loans via their phones. The innovation was launched during the…
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Africa’s Business Heroes Launches 8th Edition with USD 1.5 Million in Grant Funding Available for African Entrepreneurs
KAMPALA, March 3, 2026 — Africa’s Business Heroes [ABH], the flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation, has opened applications for its 8th edition, calling on African entrepreneurs…
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Soroti painters receive financial literacy training to boost their businesses and household incomes
SOROTI, March 3, 2026 — In a bid to break the cycle of poverty, painters in Soroti City have undergone financial literacy training aimed at strengthening their businesses and improving their household…
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Mitigating climate change: Private firm seeks clearance to resume sustainable charcoal production
GULU CITY, March 3, 2026 — Kijani Forestry Limited, a social enterprise focused on combating climate change in Northern Uganda, has begun engaging government through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development…
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Global oil prices jump and shares fall as as Iran strikes Middle East
LONDON, March 2, 2026 — Global oil prices have risen as Iran continues to launch strikes across the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the US and Israel. Brent crude,…
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Complying with EUDR: Brazil launches digital tool to map coffee production areas
BRASILIA, March 2, 2026 — Brazil’s National Supply Company [CONAB] has introduced the Plataforma Parque Cafeeiro [Coffee Park Platform], a digital solution aimed at ensuring supply chain traceability and certifying that Brazilian…
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