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Govt debt shores up NCBA Bank profit position

Uganda, May 9 -- An increase in income from treasury bills and bonds shored up NCBA Bank's profits by 18.35 percent for the year that ended in December 2023. The bank's net profit for the year grew t... Read More


Investor returns grow on increasing govt debt

Uganda, May 6 -- Equity investors, particularly those involved in trading treasury bills and bonds have seen their returns grow, as government continues to borrow domestically, amid a tight monetary p... Read More


To run a pharmaceutical firm in Uganda or not to?

Uganda, May 5 -- Uganda's desire to create a pharmaceutical hub to supply medicine for use in public health facilities is underscored by the fact that the industry currently enjoys a beefy 14 percent ... Read More


The golden goose that Airtel hid from its investors

Uganda, May 3 -- When Airtel announced its IPO in August 2023, it argued it was the best offer. The numbers, largely generated from voice and data, as indicated in the prospectus, looked juicy and ha... Read More


'People have this investing thing figured out all wrong'

Uganda, April 29 -- "Remember, if you die in the simulation." "Yeah, yeah, we know, you die in real life." "What? No! You need to reset the simulation with this terminal! What is WRONG with you huma... Read More


Bank of Baroda writes off Shs18.4b

Uganda, April 29 -- Bank of Baroda wrote off Shs18.4b worth of irrecoverable loans in the period ended December 2023. This was a substantial increase from just Shs8m recorded in the same period in 20... Read More


Poorly governed SMEs cannot attract genuine financiers, says World Bank

Uganda, April 26 -- Small and medium-sized businesses in Uganda have long complained about inadequate funding, but new research indicates that they require strong corporate governance to increase thei... Read More


Why new tax regime is triggering protests

Uganda, April 20 -- Uganda's national Treasury is currently targeting additional taxes to help the taxman meet a Shs30 trillion target for the upcoming financial year. The Treasury is in a cash-crunch... Read More


Inside city traders standoff with govt

Uganda, April 13 -- A dispute between traders and a tax system designed to recover value added tax (VAT) from their trading activities is impeding Uganda's efforts to meet its ambitious revenue target... Read More


Uganda's refugee dilemma: Must approach go beyond basic aid?

Uganda, April 9 -- Imagine that one day a natural disaster or an attack overwhelms your town, leaving you with nowhere to flee. How would you respond? How would you endure? That is the plight of almo... Read More