The Alabuga Special Economic Zone has become such a place, having launched an employment programme for girls from Africa, Latin America, South and Southeast Asia in 2022.
Alice Auma Obora, a mother of three, breathes a sigh of relief as ten strong hugely-built men load 45 bags of paddy rice on a flatbed tractor after a tiring harvesting exercise at West Kano Irrigation scheme.
Patrick Mweheire, who has served as Regional Chief Executive (RCE) for East Africa since 2020, will conclude his five-year term at the end of August 2025.
This milestone builds upon a proud legacy that stretches back 85 years, originating in 1940 when the first Coca-Cola was bottled in Gqeberha, South Africa.
The case involved claims exceeding US$2.3 billion (approximately Shs 8.2 trillion) from RVR Investments (Pty) Ltd (RVRI) and UK Railways Holdings Limited (KURH).
Uganda’s Minister of State for Trade, Gen Mbasu Mbadi, on June 18 visited the Uganda product promotion venue at Lucua Business Center in Osaka City, Japan.
Ugandan young entrepreneurs Sandra Namboozo and Samuel Muyita have won the Community Healers Prize at the prestigious Young Inventors Prize 2025, held in Iceland on Wednesday, June 19.
Uganda Development Bank (UDB) Managing Director, Dr Patricia Ojangole, has been appointed Chairperson of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI).
Uganda will invest an additional Shs4.5 billion to renovate Uganda House, a government-owned commercial building in Nairobi, Kenya, which was set on fire during anti-tax protests in June 2024.
Ugandan human rights activist Agather Atuhaire and Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi are in police custody at the Central Police Station in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Pulse Africa's data-driven content approach wins major industry recognition. The User Needs Impact Project 360 led to a 151.3% increase in social media engagement and a shift towards more valuable, audience-centric storytelling.
Trump will probably introduce tax cuts to stimulate business activity, erect cast-iron tariffs to protect the United States industry and expel unauthorised immigrants.
<strong>The East African country of Ethiopia has committed to building the largest airport in Africa before the year 2030. According to the nation's prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, construction has already begun.</strong>
Moniepoint Inc has successfully raised US$110 million in equity financing, to power the dreams of millions of businesses and their customers across Africa and the diaspora.
Uganda can now legally and directly export dried chillies and wild aquatic products to China without the need for unofficial routes often operated by middlemen.
Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Nomcebo Zuma, is officially the 16th wife of the <a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/lifestyle/these-3-wealthy-african-kings-are-worth-dollar63-billion/89262c2">King of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland</a>, following a traditional ceremony on Monday night.
Financial literacy levels in East Africa remain significantly low compared to more developed regions, posing challenges for individuals and the overall economy.
The traditional leaders cited concerns over divine retribution if the bill is not enacted, following the delays in transmitting the bill to the President for assent.
The partnership aims to bolster the export of various products from Uganda to the DRC, including fish, beef, dairy products, grains, and other food and industrial goods
MTN Nigeria reported a substantial loss after tax of ₦519.1 billion in the first half of 2024, largely due to challenging macroeconomic conditions in Nigeria, including record-high inflation and a weaker naira.
The youth-led demonstrations planned to be held between July 31 and August 6 were intended to address a range of pressing issues and concerns that resonate deeply with many citizens
The agreement, announced on Thursday, was signed by Uganda's finance minister, Matia Kasaija, and South Korea's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cho Tae-Yul, during the Korea-Africa summit in Seoul.
According to the index, the yield on Ivory Coast’s debt maturing in 2028 fell 13 basis points to 7.09% on Monday, the lowest since April 15. South Africa’s dollar debt due in 2030 traded at a yield of 6.9%, down from over 8.5% in October.
The Egyptian government expressed sincere condolences to Iran for the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi and other senior officials in a helicopter crash. Presidential Spokesman Ahmed Fahmy conveyed President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's support and solidarity during this difficult time.
China has dethroned the United States of America (USA) as its approval ratings in the region rose six percentage points, from 52% in 2022 to 58% in 2023, two points ahead of the U.S. According to the report, <a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/careers/china-is-fast-becoming-a-top-destination-for-african-students-who-want-to-study/898pd8h">China recorded its highest leadership approval rating</a> in Africa in a decade, while <a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/leade...
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