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Go for male-dominated jobs- Minister Amongi urges Ugandan Women and girls
KAMPALA– The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi Ongom has implored Ugandan women and girls to break the barriers and seek opportunities in fields that have traditionally been tagged…
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Development
Tourism statistics inform UN reports on sustainable development
SPAIN-A United Nations global assessment of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs] makes clear the important role that tourism must play in achieving the ambitious agenda for change. Launched at the…
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Jobs: Ministry investigates Kikuube district over corruption
KIKUUBE– The Ministry of Public Service has started to investigate kikuube District Local Government officials and politicians over allegations of extortion and corruption in the recruitment of workers. The State Minister for…
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Development
UDB’s Shs 2.45trn helped anchor Uganda’s growth in 2021-report
KAMPALA– Uganda Development Bank [ UDB ], the country’s national development finance institution days ago released its 2021 Direct Impact [DI] Report highlighting the fundamental role that the Bank continues to play toward…
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Gender ministry warns Ugandans against unlicensed labour recruiting firms
SOROTI– The Ministry of Gender Labour and Social development [MGLSD] has cautioned the general public, especially the youth seeking employment abroad to beware of fraudulent unauthorised labour recruiting companies whose operations are…
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UNOC and Stanbic Bank to help farmers produce quality foodstuffs
KIRYANDONGO– Uganda National Oil Company [ UNOC ] and Stanbic bank Uganda are partnering to establish an incubator to support farmers in producing foodstuffs that conform to the standards of the oil…
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Cooperatives & Communities
UDB and EU launch over Shs 60 bln second tourism facility
KAMPALA– Uganda Development Bank [UDB] in partnership with the European Union [EU] has announced a special call for eligible businesses in the tourism sector to apply for and receive up to Shs…
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Cooperatives & Communities
EAC needs to create 120mln jobs, think tank says
KAMPALA – The East African Community [EAC] needs to create at least 120 million jobs to take care of its growing young population, Makerere University’s Economic Policy Research Centre [EPRC] researchers have…
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Gov’t begins journey of redeveloping Kilembe mines
KASESE – The Government of Uganda through the ministries of Finance and Energy is to start the redevelopment of Kilembe Copper Mines located in the western district of Kasese that borders the…
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Agriculture
South African citrus farmers cry as Russian invasion of Ukraine disrupts exports
JOHANNESBURG-Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left a sour taste for South Africa’s citrus farmers, who are facing millions of dollars in losses due to sanctions that have closed off the Russian market,…
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