Mandela Millers Ltd, one of Uganda’s leading milling and agro-processing companies, has achieved the globally recognised FSSC 22000 Certification, a milestone that places it among top food manufacturers meeting the …
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Uganda Starts Climate-Smart Border Market at Elegu
Uganda has officially started building its first climate-resilient and gender-responsive cross-border market in Elegu Town Council, Amuru District, a key trade hub along the Uganda–South Sudan border. The 41 billion …
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The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has approved the appointment of Ato Ngiusu Gebre Egba as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Union Bank. In an unusually quick move, …
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Rwanda, AfDB Join Hands for Gabiro Agribusiness Hub Phase 2 Expansion
Rwanda’s agricultural sector has received a major boost as the Government of Rwanda and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) move forward with plans for the second phase of the …
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Tanzania Launches New SEZ Drive to Attract Global Investors
Tanzania has kicked off a major investment campaign aimed at transforming the country into one of Africa’s leading industrial and investment hubs. Speaking during the launch in Dar es Salaam, …
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EAC Urged to Ratify Trade Rules to Boost Regional Business
Trade experts, private sector leaders, and government officials in the East African Community (EAC) have called on member states to urgently ratify changes to the Customs Union rules to speed …
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Kenya Shortens Road Agency Chiefs’ Terms to Three Years Amid Calls for Disbandment
Parliament in Kenya has approved a new law that will shorten the tenure of the Director-Generals of the country’s key road agencies, in a move aimed at promoting accountability and …
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MTN Uganda Records Strong Revenue Growth in H1 2025 Despite Profit Dip from Tax Settlement
MTN Uganda has announced a strong financial performance in the first half of 2025, showing double-digit growth in revenue despite a dip in profit due to a significant one-off tax …
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KMRC Praised for Advancing Kenya’s Housing Agenda
The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) has been praised for playing a major role in advancing President William Ruto’s affordable housing plan under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). The …
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Absa Bank Pledges KShs 4 Billion to Support Affordable Housing in Kenya
Absa Bank Kenya has increased its financial commitment to the affordable housing sector with a new pledge of KShs 4 billion to support home loans for individuals. This represents a …