Egypt Announces 50% Minimum Wage Increase To Address Cost-Of-Living Crisis
Egypt has increased the monthly minimum wage by 50%, raising it to 6,000 pounds ($194). The adjustment, effective from March,…
Elon Musk Wants To Get In On Action To Decipher 2,000-Year-Old Papyrus Scrolls
In a post on X, the billionaire offered up funds for the Vesuvius Challenge project, suggesting the money would come…
ECOWAS Calls For Emergency Meeting Amid Crises in Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mali & Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for an urgent assembly to confront the mounting challenges gripping…
President Museveni Meets With American Producer Eager to Showcase Uganda’s Dynamic Tourism Landscape on Film
I had the pleasure of welcoming and interacting with Emmy Award-winning producer, Mr. Peter Greenberg, to Uganda for a film…
Wildlife Investor Thomas Price Seeks Parliament Support Over Row With UWA
A local investor in Butambala District, Thomas Price, has appealed to Parliament to intervene in what he termed as frustration…
TotalEnergies Posts Biggest Ever Annual Profit Of Almost €20Bn
French power giant TotalEnergies on Wednesday reported its highest ever annual profit – €19.9 billion – for 2023, underpinned by performances…
LoP, Joel Ssenyonyi Lobbies For Improved Capitation Grant In Government Primary Schools
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, (LoP), Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has called on the Ministry of Finance, Planning and…
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa Tasks Ministry Of Trade To Table Consumer Protection Bill
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has tasked the Minister of State for Trade Industry and Cooperatives (Industry), Hon. David Bahati,…
Government Endorses Tough Guidelines For Farmers In Move To Control Foot And Mouth Disease
The battle against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has taken a significant stride as the government approves a comprehensive strategy…
Latest Rankings! Uganda Ranked Among Top African Countries With The Highest Economic Forecast In 2024
Last year proved economically turbulent for many African countries including Uganda but according to the World Bank's Global Economic Prospect Report,…
