The forum also highlighted the need for stronger capital markets to support Uganda’s long-term development goals Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s plan to expand its economy tenfold to about $500 billion by 2040 will depend not only on investment and industrial growth but also on stronger …
Read More »China’s economy keeps moving forward amid global headwinds
NEWS ANALYSIS | Xinhua | Amid mounting uncertainty in the global economy stemming from geopolitical tensions, trade frictions and slowing growth, the train of the Chinese economy has kept moving forward and upgrading along the way, reinforcing its role as a key anchor of stability for the global economy. The …
Read More »China’s development offers valuable inspiration for developing countries, says Saudi expert
RIYADH | Xinhua | China’s development, which is based on an integrated approach that combines long-term planning, practical implementation and continuous adaptation to evolving realities, offers valuable inspiration for developing countries, said a Saudi expert. China’s development was not “a mere historical coincidence,” but rather the result of long-term efforts …
Read More »Why has the CPC remained vibrant after 105 years?
BEIJING, | Xinhua | Since its founding 105 years ago, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has kept standing at the forefront of China’s transformation, leading the country through construction to become one of the world’s foremost economic powers. Now with more than 101 million members, the CPC is …
Read More »Africa urged to seize geopolitical upheaval as trade opportunities, Afreximbank says
To improve the continent’s competitiveness, the bank calls for faster implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa has outperformed the global economy despite mounting geopolitical tensions, giving the continent an opportunity to accelerate industrialisation and deepen regional trade if governments …
Read More »Execution now critical to Uganda’s growth, says dfcu Bank
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda’s ambition to accelerate economic growth and unlock private sector potential will depend on how quickly stakeholders align policy, capital and partnerships into coordinated, action-driven outcomes, dfcu Bank has said. The call was made during the Foreign Chambers Policy Summit in Kampala, where …
Read More »New budget success hinges on delivery, experts warn
Uganda’s Shs84.4tn budget, the largest in the country’s history, allocates substantial funding to security, transport infrastructure, healthcare, education and agro-industrialisation Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s economic prospects will depend less on policy announcements and more on execution, economists and business leaders have warned, as the country …
Read More »Uganda’s budget of two tales
The government unveiled a record Shs84.4 trillion spending plan; Ordinary people to shoulder costs through pricier fuel, sugar and secondhand apparel COVER STORY | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s national budget for financial year 2026/27 marks a clear shift in economic emphasis, moving from a broad-based wealth creation agenda …
Read More »Inside Museveni’s 2026 SONA
From a business and economy perspective, the president bets on growth, demands delivery Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | President Yoweri Museveni used his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) to present a largely economic scorecard of Uganda’s transformation journey, highlighting strong growth in GDP, exports, agriculture, manufacturing …
Read More »Beyond Petroleum: The case for Oil and Gas skills across the economy
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Oil and gas players, including the government, have been urged to intentionally transform skills developed in the sector into a foundation for broader national industrial development. As the sector moves towards the production stage, some are wondering why more Ugandans are being skilled in oil and …
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