Uganda ranked second in ease of access to forex
The country scored 67 coming behind South Africa, which, according the index, scored of 80 …
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Informal border trade remains weak despite recovery – report
According to a report, cross border trade in Uganda collapsed from an average of $44m (Shs160b) in the first quarter of 2020 to just $1.15m (Shs4.19b)…
Read moreUganda’s exports to DR Congo post record growth
Ugandan manufacturers have been searching for new markets for exports after encountering blockades in some markets in the region …
Read moreUganda to sue Kenya, TZ over exports blockade
Government says it will seek solutions against trade related blockades during the EAC Summit, failure of which it will seek intervention of the East African Court…
Read moreInvest in more facilities to reduce long queues at immigration, labour agency tells govt
“If there is demand anyone with good intentions would increase the number of printers and stations or extend to districts,” said Mr Baker Akantabira, the UAERA…
Read moreUTB brand and push for tourism recovery
Government is seeking to earn $3b by 2025 from tourism but how this is done demands that work begins immediately …
Read moreRestructured loans hit Shs7.9 trillion
Under the Credit Relief Measure, the Central Bank seeks to allow borrowers deal with the unfavorable impact of Covid-19 on their ability to repay loans …
Read moreNamanve park power supply upgraded with 139MW
Uganda currently has an electricity generation capacity of 1,242MW but only 737MW is consumed, especially during peak demand …
Read moreOffice occupancy rates drop, retail rebounds
The decline, according to Knight Frank, was due to a shift in business strategy, especially by corporate organisations, amid the increased need to operate businesses efficiently…
Read morePrivate sector seeks to partner with govt to promote agro-tourism
Government had been seeking to achieve four million tourists by 2022 …
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