Kampala to host first-ever All-Africa Pensions Summit, unlocking pension investment for Africa’s growth
Kampala, Uganda The capital city of Uganda, Kampala, is set to host the inaugural All‑Africa Pensions Summit (AAPS) from 5-7
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East African Economies Show Resilience in 2025 — Uganda’s Growth Driven by Oil & Trade
According to the latest outlook published by Deloitte, East African economies are demonstrating resilience despite headwinds — and Uganda is
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Uganda targets a US$500 billion economy powered by clean, sustainable energy
Kampala/Uganda In a bold strategic shift, Uganda’s government has unveiled its ambition to build a US$500 billion economy by leveraging
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Greener Deliveries Hit Kampala Streets
Jumia Uganda and Spiro Roll-out of Electric Bikes for City Deliveries in Kampala Kampala/Uganda In a major move for sustainable
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The Urban Gazette Weekend Guide | Oct 25–26 2025
Theme: “From city rooftops to lakeside breezes — your Uganda weekend starts here.” Whether you’re chasing waterfalls in sipi,rooftop sunsets
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Banking shake-up: Standard Chartered to sell wealth & retail business to Absa Group
The Urban Gazette Business Desk Kampala/Uganda In a major move signalling shifting tides in Uganda’s financial sector, Standard Chartered has
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Pearl Bank Limited Partners with TotalEnergies Uganda to Power Digital Fuel Payments via Wendi Wallet
Kampala, Uganda Ugandan motorists are set to enjoy faster, safer, and cash-free fuel payments following a new partnership between Pearl
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Pearl Bank Limited and TotalEnergies Uganda Launch Digital-Fuel Payment via Wendi Wallet
Kampala/Uganda Pearl Bank Limited (formerly Post Bank Uganda) has on Friday 24th.October 2025 announced a strategic partnership with TotalEnergies Uganda
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Surge in Coffee Production Gives Uganda a Boost
Uganda Projects Nearly a 15% Increase in Coffee Output This Crop Year The Republic of Uganda expects its coffee production
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Gold Price Crash
Global precious‑metals markets experienced a sharp drop Tuesday . As gold prices plunged by more than 5 % after touching record highs
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