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September 28, 2020

Uganda’s exports receipts rise 25 percent

By George Mangula According to the Ministry of Finance, for the third consecutive month, Uganda’s exports receipts increased; as the effects of the COVID19 pandemic lessened. Export receipts increased by 25% to […]
September 18, 2020

EAC targets One Stop Border Posts’ staff tp prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the region

By Our Reporter Border Posts are high-risk areas regarding the spread of COVID 19 and other infectious diseases from one country to another. These “Points of […]
September 11, 2020

African Private Sector upbeat about the future but demands fairer and more transparent Global Trading System

By Our Reporter A survey commissioned by the Pan-African Private Sector Trade and Investment Committee (PAFRAC) to gauge the private sector view around trade has highlighted […]
September 11, 2020

Commercial banks NPL ratio upped 5.8 percent in June 2020-BoU report

By George Mangula The Non-performing loan (NPL) ratio for commercial banks in the country rose to 5.8 percent in June 2020 from 3.8 percent registered in […]