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China to Remove Tariffs on African Imports to Boost Trade

Donald Trump · China

China to Remove Tariffs on African Imports to Boost Trade

57% Left coverage: 7 sources

China says it will sign a new economic pact with Africa that will get rid of all tariffs on the 53 African states it has diplomatic ties with – a move that could benefit middle-income nations as they prepare for tariff hikes on products entering the United States.See the Story

Uganda: Digital Number Plates Are for Curbing Crime, Not Traffic Fines

Yoweri Museveni · Uganda

Uganda: Digital Number Plates Are for Curbing Crime, Not Traffic Fines

Coverage: 2 sources

President Museveni has said digital number plates were introduced as an anti-crime measure, and not for issuing traffic fines.See the Story

Uganda Increases Health Sector Budget to Shs 5.87 Tn in Fy 2025/26

Economy · Uganda

Uganda Increases Health Sector Budget to Shs 5.87 Tn in Fy 2025/26

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Uganda has significantly increased its health sector allocation to Shs 5.87 trillion in the 2025/26 national budget, marking a major rise from last year's Shs 2.95 trillion.See the Story

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China to Remove Tariffs on African Imports to Boost Trade

Uganda: Museveni Expresses Optimism About Economy

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

During the Budget reading for the financial year 2025/2026 at Kololo ceremonial grounds, the President of Uganda underscored the country's economic progress and laid out a clear vision for sustained growth.Entrepreneurs · Uganda See the Story

Uganda: Govt Explains Gaps Behind Month-Long Suspension of EPs Auto

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The government has admitted to major gaps in the rollout of its Automated Express Penalty System (EPS Auto), following a public outcry over flawed traffic fines and technical irregularities.Africa · Uganda See the Story

UDB Gets Shs1Trillion Boost to Power Industrialisation, Jobs & SME Growth

The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has received a fresh capital injection of Shs 1 trillion in the FY 2025/26 national budget, as part of the government’s intensified push for industrialisation, job creation, and increased productivity. Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, delivering the budget speech at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, said the new funding brings the total capitalisation of UDB to Shs 1.5 trillion, underscoring its central role in Uganda’s…Uganda · Uganda Read Article

Allen Kagina Appointed Chair of TVET Council

The Government of Uganda has officially inaugurated the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to overhaul its education and skills development system. Veteran public servant Allen Kagina has been appointed to head the newly established council. The induction, held on June 10, 2025, is part of a broader national strategy to transform the education landscape by stre…Education · Uganda Read Article

Uganda: EU Removes Uganda From Financial Crime Blacklist

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The European Union has delisted Uganda from its blacklist of high-risk countries after years of scrutiny.European Union · Uganda See the Story

Flexipay Launches Digital Dollar Fees Payment Feature for Ugandan International Schools

Tunde Thorpe, the Stanbic Bank Executive Head of Business Commercial Banking (BCB) making remarks during the event KAMPALA– Stanbic Bank Uganda has launched a new Dollar school fees payment function on Flexipay where parents can pay school fees in Dollars, which makes it much easier for parents to pay tuition fees to international schools. The schools can now receive fees directly in United States dollars. This reduces the transaction costs and…Kampala · Kampala See the Story

Gov’t infrastructure spending surged ahead of election ban

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

MANILA, Philippines — Government spending on infrastructure posted a strong growth in March following an “aggressive” implementation of projects like bridges and flood management ahead of an election-related ban on state expenditures. Direct government spending on infrastructure went up by 17.9 percent year-on-year to P113.5 billion, latest data from the Department of Budget and ManagementBusiness · Manila See the Story

Uganda's Tax System Is a Drain On Small Businesses - How to Set Them Free

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Analysis - Uganda is one of the countries most exposed to recent cuts in international aid, particularly with the dissolution of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). In 2023, about 5% of gross national income - a measure of a country's total income, including income from foreign sources - was received in aid.Africa · Uganda See the Story

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