A significant boost to regional economic integration has been announced, following a two-day Finance and Private Sector Participation Cluster Regional meeting in Kampala, Uganda. The meeting, attended by delegations from…
The latest Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for September revealed positive business conditions despite a slight dip in the headline index to 54.2 from 56.3 in August. A reading…
Tourism is one of my favourite topics as EU Ambassador to Uganda. Together with coffee, renewable energy, and some others, it has very positive connotations—and also synergies. Who cannot be…
Shamim Walusimbi is the first Ugandan, and first female to represent Human Resource (HR) professionals on the board of the Africa Human Resource Confederation (AHRC). Shamim is committed to breaking…
According to the International Financial Centre (IFC), Africa has a credit gap of $330 billion. Some estimates put this figure as high as $800 billion. Due to low banking penetration,…
Agriculture is a cornerstone of Uganda’s economy, significantly influencing both employment and GDP. The sector employs approximately 70% of the population, with estimates suggesting that up to 72% of the…
I visited the Victoria University website to make a few inquiries at around 4 AM in the early morning. When the page finished loading, I saw an AI assistant called…
113 Equity Leadership Program scholars have secured admission and scholarships to join 71 global universities located in 22 countries around the world. Equity Group Foundation (EGF) Executive Chairman Dr. James…
As the world continues to evolve, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a transformation across various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, and education. As Ugandans embrace and understand AI…
As Uganda’s population increasingly embraces the digital age, the country’s internet landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. The once-dominant players, Airtel and MTN, now face stiff competition from a growing…
