May 7, 2020

International tourist numbers could fall 60-80 percent in 2020, UNWTO reports

By George Mangula The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a 22 percent drop in international tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2020, the latest data from […]
May 7, 2020

IMF approves US$491.5m to combat Covid-19 pandemic in Uganda

By George Mangula The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a disbursement of about US$491.5 million or 100 percent of quota for […]
May 6, 2020

Global aviation services provider donates rapid testing kits to health ministry

By George Mangula National Aviation Services (NAS), a leading global aviation services provider, recently donated Rapid Diagnostic Testing (RDT) kits to the Covid-19 National Task Force […]
May 6, 2020

Republic of Ireland becomes AfDB Group 81st shareholder

By Our Reporter The Republic of Ireland has become the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group’s 81st shareholder, following a declaration issued by the institution’s President, Akinwumi […]