Zambia’s BongoHive Cultivates Tech Start-ups, Fuels Financial Inclusion

BongoHive in Zambia is fostering financial inclusion by supporting FinTech start-ups and equipping entrepreneurs with financial skills through initiatives like ...

To prepare for Umeme’s exit, government has already embarked on preparing the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to take over Umeme’s role of power distribution in the country.

Energy Ministry Nankabirwa reassures on staffing, service quality ahead of Umeme takeover

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

19/03/2025

Uganda's Energy Minister, Hon. Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, launches the country's first public electric vehicle charging station in Kampala, marking ...

Dr Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Uganda's Minister of Energy and Mineral Development

Energy Minister reassures on Umeme takeover

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

19/03/2025

Uganda's Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa KAMPALA, Uganda — Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa reassured the nation Wednesday that the Ministry of ...

TradeMark Africa Country Director Anna Nambooze (right) and Uganda National Bureau of Standards Executive Director Eng. James Kasigwa (Left) exchange documents after signing a UGX 5.5 billion partnership agreement to support Ugandan MSMEs.

UNBS, Trade Mark Africa launch UGX 5.5 billion MSME support initiative to bolster exports

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

10/03/2025

TradeMark Africa Country Director Anna Nambooze (right) and Uganda National Bureau of Standards Executive Director Eng. James Kasigwa (Left) exchange ...

Power Line Uganda-South Sudan power interconnection project secures $182.1 million funding from AfDB and EU, set for completion by 2028.

AfDB, EU inject $182m into Uganda-South Sudan power link

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

19/02/2025

Uganda-South Sudan power interconnection project secures $182.1 million funding from AfDB and EU, set for completion by 2028. KAMPALA - The Uganda-South ...

Makerere dons threaten to sue University Council over alleged plot to reappoint Prof Barnabas Nawangwe as Vice Chancellor (PHOTO /Courtesy)

Uganda’s Research Woes: Studies gather dust due to communication gaps

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

02/11/2024

Makerere University Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe Kampala, Uganda - A staggering 80% of research projects conducted at Makerere University's ...

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