Deputy Speaker Tayebwa: The Mining Sector in Uganda Is Expanding Gradually
Thomas Tayebwa, the deputy speaker of parliament, stated that both domestic and foreign investors are becoming more interested in Uganda’s mining sector, which is expanding gradually.
August Sees a Record High in Entebbe Airport Passenger Volume
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) released statistics showing that, out of the total passengers, 104,646 were arriving and 108,055 were departing.
Complete Electricity Subsidies for Important Industries
Along with his junior minister Evelyn Anite, Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development Matia Kasaija has advocated for the extension of full electricity subsidies to important manufacturing industries.
Milestones in Uganda’s Oil and Gas Sector Are Approaching
According to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, all necessary infrastructure is almost finished, which would allow Uganda’s oil and gas industry to be commercialized.
Entebbe Airport Handles More Travelers and Cargo
In the first half of 2024, Entebbe Airport had 1,069,224 foreign passengers from January to June and an additional 182,494 passengers in July.
110 Ugandan Truck Drivers Are Trained by CNOOC In Employable Skills for The Oil Industry
As part of the program, 110 drivers received professional training, certification, and licensing to operate rigid trucks (class CM license) or heavy goods trucks and trailers (class CH license) in compliance with East African community curricula.
Why Your Digital Campaign Needs More Than Just Hashtags
Growing data suggests that classic digital campaign strategies like direct calls to action, hashtags, and user mentions are becoming less effective.
Sironko Bridge Is Closed by UNRA Due to Fractures
The Sironko-Muyembe route has been stopped by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), citing the necessity to protect drivers due to the deterioration of the Nalugugu bridge.
A 28% Share in The Bujagali Hydropower Facility
The acquisition of 100% of Scatec’s subsidiary SN Power, which has interests in renewable hydropower projects in Africa, through a joint venture (51% SN Power) with Norfund and British International Investment (BII) was the result of an agreement between the French fuel giants and Scatec, a Norwegian renewable energy company.
The Zengebe-Namasale Ferry Service Is Back in Operation
The MV Kyoga 2, which travels the Zengebe-Namasale route, has its services back, according to the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA). It’s one of the two ferries that were recently suspended on Lake Kyoga. On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, UNRA said, “MV Kyoga 2 will resume full-scale operations tomorrow, July 31, 2024, following successful sea […]