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Ugandan Community In Qater Wants PDM Funds
The Ugandan community in Qatar has asked the government to extend them services such as issuance of passports, national IDs and have their share of the Parish Development Model (PDM) funds. Mr Saul Rayan Aliguma, chairman of the Ugandan Community in Qatar (UGACOQ), said this was among several proposals presented to the minister of Gender,…
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Uganda’s Private Sector Experience A Down-Turn In Business Conditions For The First Time In 16 Months
In March, Uganda’s private sector experienced a downturn in business conditions for the first time in 16 months, marking an end to a consistent period of growth. This setback was primarily attributed to decreases in output and new orders, driven by a significant drop in customer spending power and a decrease in available cash. Despite…
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High-Level Delegation Visits Albertine Graben for Economic Diplomacy
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa Sentamu, flagged off a delegation of officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Permanent Secretary, Vincent Bagiire Waiswa on a 4-day field visit to the Albertine Graben region hosted by the Petroleum Association of Uganda (PAU) and comprising members of the MoFA Senior management, as…
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Tik Tok Partners With African Union To Provide Digital Safety Awareness Campaign
In an era where digital connectivity defines daily life, TikTok, the global pioneer in short-form mobile video, has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with the African Union Commission’s Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate (WGYD), aimed at bolstering online safety awareness among the youth as well as parents, teachers and guardians in Africa. The collaboration emerges at…
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MTN Foundation Enhances Vocational Training In Jinja
In a significant development poised to revolutionize vocational training standards in Jinja, the MTN Foundation—MTN Uganda’s philanthropic arm—has today announced a landmark contribution to Heta Vocational Ground. This premier vocational training center, known for its commitment to empowering vulnerable communities, has historically relied on basic tailoring machines for training and employment initiatives. The limitations of…
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Uganda Set To Host Global Symposium for Regulators
The Government of Uganda is set to host the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-24) between July 1- 4, 2024. The GSR is an annual event organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that brings together the world’s telecommunication and information communication technology regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to share experiences, exchange ideas, and collaborate on…
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Uganda Bags Investments In The 3rd Uganda-EU Business Forum
The 3rd Uganda-EU Business Forum #UEUBF2024 has just come to a close, attracting 3600 entities, 900 of them in physical attendance. At the event, 8 projects funded by various European funders, worth €200 million (UGX 852 billion) were also unveiled. At the event, H.E Jan Sadek, the Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic…
