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Women’s economic opportunity laws only half-enforced globally
KAMPALA, February 24, 2026—Laws designed to ensure equal economic opportunities for women are only half-enforced on average across the world, indicating that the barriers that keep women from contributing fully to growth…
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Clear your debts, journalists told ahead of AGM
SOROTI CITY, February 4, 2026 — The Soroti City West Division Journalists’ Association has issued a warning to members with outstanding debts, urging them to clear their arrears ahead of the upcoming…
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UDB graduates first Mbarara cohort of investor-ready SMEs
MBARARA CITY, December 22, 2025 – Uganda Development Bank Ltd [UDB] has successfully graduated its first cohort of small and medium enterprises [SMEs] in Mbarara district, marking a significant milestone in its…
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Pearl Bank’s Wendi and Stanbic Bank’s FlexiPay, integrate to drive digital financial inclusion
KAMPALA, October 24, 2025 — Through a partnership that signals collaboration over competition, Pearl Bank Uganda [formerly PostBank Uganda], and Stanbic Bank Uganda have announced the integration of their digital wallets [Wendi,…
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Boosting economic growth: Centenary Bank pledges increased support for Ugandan SMEs
KAMPALA, September 10, 2025 — Centenary Bank Managing Director, Fabian Kasi, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to empowering Ugandan small and medium enterprises [SMEs], emphasising that they are central to the country’s…
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Uganda Development Finance Summit 2025 kicks off with insightful discussions on Africa’s economic future
KAMPALA, September 2, 2025 – The inaugural Uganda Development Finance Summit 2025 officially began, yesterday setting the stage for dynamic discussions, networking, and innovative solutions to Africa’s pressing economic challenges. Organised by…
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Politics: Businessman Tanna roots for formation of cooperative in manifesto
LIRA CITY, August 14, 2025 – The ruling National Resistance Movement [NRM] Entrepreneurs League has been urged to form a cooperative to enable party’s entrepreneurs access affordable financing more easily. Businessman Sanja…
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Bushenyi authorities urge timely repayment of PDM loans
BUSHENYI, July 31, 2025 –– Authorities in Bushenyi district are stepping up efforts to ensure the timely repayment of loans disbursed under the Parish Development Model [PDM], warning the first cohort of…
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Tamura Oil: How Burundi’s ‘Red Gold’ is powering peace and women’s empowerment
KARONDA, July 29, 2025 – – In Burindi’s Karonda Province, beneath the towering palms, a quiet transformation is taking root. What began as a modest broom-making venture has blossomed into a thriving…
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Local artisanal miners set for legal recognition
KAMPALA, July 14, 2025 — The Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum [UCMP] is moving to formalise the country’s vast network of artisanal miners as part of a broader strategy to position…
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