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Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is pleased to announce the renewal of its strategic partnership with Emirates, aimed at promoting Uganda as a leading tourism destination for 2025. The MoU was signed by Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations, Centre and Bradford Ochieng, Uganda Tourism Board’s Acting CEO, in the presence of Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer; along with H.E. Zaake W. Kibedi, Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to the UAE, and other senior officials during the Arabian Travel Market. Since signing the MoU in 2024, Emirates and Uganda Tourism Board have hosted…

Stanbic Bank Uganda has donated essential medical equipment valued at UGX 25 million to Mpugwe Health Center III in Masaka District. The donation includes three delivery beds, two oxygen concentrators, and 100 Mama Kits, all identified as critical by the facility’s administration to enhance maternal and emergency care. The handover ceremony was led by Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Chief Executive, Mr. Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa, and attended by local officials, as well as representatives from the bank’s head office and branches. During the event, Mr. Kalifungwa emphasized the bank’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare as a key component of its…

Uganda’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Norbert Mao, has called for greater adoption of mediation and alternative dispute resolution methods to accelerate business processes. Hon. Mao was speaking during a high-level visit by a delegation from Malawi at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau head offices in Kololo on Thursday. “We encourage the Uganda Registration Services Bureau and legal practitioners to prioritise mediation as a viable solution for resolving disputes. This approach not only facilitates swifter resolution but also promotes a healthier business environment,” he said. The Minister’s remarks come at a time when the country is seeking to…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has re-emphasized the importance of wealth creation, describing it as a fundamental instrument to job creation. Addressing a public rally yesterday in Kiboga West constituency as he concluded his wealth creation tour in Greater Mubende sub region, the President argued that focusing on generating wealth through private sector-led initiatives naturally leads to the creation of employment opportunities for other people. “The government jobs (teachers, doctors, security, sub-county and parish chiefs, etc.) are only 480,000 compared to the population of 46 million Ugandans. Therefore, government jobs can’t help us. More jobs are in the private sector, especially…

Accessing credit has long been a major challenge for many in Malawi—especially low-income earners and the unbanked. Traditional loan processes are slow, complicated, and often demand collateral that many simply don’t have. But one Malawian start-up is changing this narrative through the power of Financial Technology. Credit Line Limited, featured on Day 5 of the #40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition, is using a digital-first approach to make credit more accessible, inclusive, and user-friendly. Founded in 2024, Credit Line offers a platform that provides instant access to loans, buy-now-pay-later services, insurance, and even investment products. “We built a solution that lets…

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs), Hon. John Mulimba has revealed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will reduce the number of diplomatic missions abroad from the current 38 to about 15 according to a president directive citing cost concerns and questions around their effectiveness. Mulimba made the disclosure during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 16 April 2025 while responding to concerns raised by Members of Parliament over the deteriorating performance of Uganda’s foreign missions. “President Museveni has directed a cost-benefit review of all 35 foreign missions, with a view to reducing the number to around 15.…

MultiChoice Uganda, the home of great pay-Tv entertainment has today announced the introduction of flexible 7-day / weekly subscription packages for both DStv and GOtv, designed to provide more affordable and convenient viewing options for subscribers. The “Ka Weekie packages”, starting from as low as UGX 5,000 for DStv Lumba or GOtv Lite, ensure that entertainment is accessible to everyone, enabling subscribers to enjoy their favorite content at an affordable price. Speaking during the media launch, Rinaldi Jamugisa, PR and Communications Manager at MultiChoice Uganda, highlighted the company’s commitment to meeting customer needs. “We understand that our subscribers require affordable…

PostBank Uganda, whose purpose is to foster prosperity for Ugandans, has made an outreach to Teresa Ministries in recognition of the upcoming Easter Holiday, which upholds the spirit of bringing communities together as they celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Teresa Ministries is a non-profit organization that provides shelter and support to vulnerable children, particularly those affected by HIV/AIDS and abject poverty from surrounding communities. PostBank Uganda’s Head of Marketing and Communications, Priscilla Akora commended Teresa Ministries for the exceptional work they are doing in the community by providing shelter, food, education, and spiritual nourishment for the children who have…

A high-level delegation from Malawi’s government, led by Minister of Justice Hon. Titus Edward Songiso Mvalo, paid a courtesy call on Uganda’s Speaker Anita Among to discuss strategies for improving service delivery across African countries. The meeting aimed to foster cooperation and knowledge sharing between the two nations. The discussions touched on various aspects of public service, including governance, institutional capacity building, and citizen engagement. As both countries face similar development challenges, they can benefit from sharing best practices and experiences in addressing these issues.

The NRM District Election Officers (Registrars) have been urged to uphold integrity and high moral standards as they conduct the upcoming structure and primary elections. The electoral roadmap 2025-26 was released yesterday beginning with the nomination for structure elections at the village level and LC1 chairpersons. In a meeting presided by the NRM Secretary General Rt. Hon.Richard Todwong, the registrars from across the country were cautioned against being manipulated by aspirants of various elective seats through gifts or monetary reward. “The integrity of NRM leadership will be tested by your works in the exercise we are yet to undertake. Don’t…