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Ugandan innovators eye opportunities at Africa blockchain festival

Kenya, will bring together blockchain and artificial intelligence innovators, investors, financial institutions, regulators, developers, entrepreneurs and technology companies from across Africa and beyond.

Africa's richest man eyes continent's largest IPO

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals will offer investors the chance to buy as few as 10 shares at 525 naira each, potentially raising 2.15 trillion naira ($1.6 billion).

Uganda Clays share price up 9% in Monday’s session

The jump follows last week's half-year earnings report where the clay products maker bounced back into profitability, posting a net profit of sh3.05b for the six months ended June 30, 2026.

Shilling trades stable in Monday’s session

Traders said the currency’s stability was largely supported by balanced market flows, with demand for dollars from importers and corporate players being adequately matched by inflows from exporters, remittances, and other market participants.

Emirates unveils world’s first electric premium economy seat

Installed in the Emirates A350 Premium Economy cabin in a spacious 2-3-2 configuration with just 28 seats, the new seat represents the airline's latest investment in continuously raising the bar for customer experience.

Global clean energy experts converge for Oxford Symposium

The September 7, 2026, symposium is focusing on how stronger international research partnerships can turn scientific evidence and innovation into practical solutions that support economic growth, improve climate resilience and expand access to affordable and reliable energy.

Uganda to benefit from $300m WIOCC digital infrastructure investment

For Uganda, the development is significant because Uganda Telecom (UTCL) is among WIOCC Group’s shareholders, alongside telecommunications operators and infrastructure companies from across the continent.

UCL posts sh3b net earnings in half year results

“The growth was driven by stronger demand across key market segments, including business-to-business, alongside the expansion of the Company's distribution network across the country. Improved plant utilisation further strengthened the Company's ability to meet market demand and ensure consistent product availability,” Jones Muhumuza, managing director at UCL, said.

URA wins sh2b tax case against bread company

“Mini Bakeries has not discharged its burden of proving that the royalty and interest adjustments were excessive or should have been made differently. Mini Bakeries has also failed to establish any legal entitlement to a refund or credit of the withholding tax, and VAT is dismissed,” the tribunal ruled.

CSOs demand front-of-package warning labels to protect consumers from excess salt, sugar and fat

Sugar, salt and fat are important ingredients in many foods and contribute to taste, texture and palatability. However, nutrition experts warn that consuming excessive amounts of these ingredients can have long-term health consequences, particularly by increasing the risk of NCDs.

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How NIN becoming tax number will affect you

The local authorities, government institutions and regulatory bodies, including the Uganda Registration Services Bureau and the Uganda Investment Authority, will not issue business, trading or any other kind of licences to persons who do not have a NIN in the case of individuals, a Business Registration Number (BRN) in the case of non individuals, or a TIN issued by a foreign tax authority, where applicable.

Uganda courts mining investors at Australia conference

“We want to move from relationships and conversations to tangible outcomes that create investment, jobs and value for Uganda,” Hyuha said.

Coffee prices fall further in Ibanda as quality concerns persist

Arabica coffee averaged sh16,250 per kilogramme in Ibanda town and surrounding areas on September 2, down from about sh17,250 about two weeks earlier.

Uganda names its crude oil today

The naming ceremony is part of President Museveni's visit to the Kingfisher Development Area in Kikuube District to inspect progress in Uganda’s oil and gas journey.

Four cops face dismissal over sh14b fake gold scam

“Upon further engagement with the complainant, police established that the suspects were expecting to receive an additional $4m from the same businessman under similar fraudulent pretences,” Kituuma said. He said security teams subsequently laid a trap that led to the arrest of the 16 suspects, including Asimwe, who police identified as the prime suspect.

Mbale City, Industrial Division town clerks arrested

Police arrested the Town Clerk of Mbale City, Assy Abirebe Tumwesigire, and that of Industrial Division, Godfrey Mugisa, plus the Mbale Central Market Master, only identified as Ojambo, following a fiery public meeting with aggrieved vendors outside the market facility on August 16.

Meta, US states agree $18 bn settlement in landmark teen safety case

The settlement, which a federal judge quickly approved, resolves claims by 29 states that Meta deliberately engineered its platforms to hook young users, misled the public about the risks and unlawfully collected data from children under 13.

Govt advises women to embrace GROW project to boost their businesses

Fred Nabimba, a Skills Development Specialist who represented the GROW Project Coordinator, Dr. Ruth Aisha Kasolo, said that the project is demand-driven and called on women in the central region to get organised to benefit from this project.

E-buses to offer alternative to DMC taxis

Works and Transport Minister Fred Byamukama recently directed police to begin a 100-day operation targeting commuter taxis in dangerous mechanical condition, warning that passenger safety could no longer be compromised.

American actor Tyrese Gibson to launch Explore Uganda Coffee Tourism

During his visit, Gibson will participate in the official launch of Explore Uganda Coffee Tourism, an initiative aimed at promoting Uganda’s coffee culture, consumption and tourism experiences. The launch will take place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.