Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | First Deputy Prime Minister Rebeca Alitwala Kadaga has re-emphasised that East African countries must work together to achieve development for all. Kadaga, who is also Minister for East African Community Affairs, has pledged continuous commitment to support initiatives that promote regional integration and economic …
Read More »Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo postponed
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo which was scheduled to be held next month was extended by a month, organisers said. This year’s expo was set to be held February 8 – 11 but has now been postponed to April 26 – 28, 2023 and …
Read More »Uganda to host the 14th annual E. African procurement forum and business Expo 2023
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has been selected to host the 14th annual East African Procurement Forum and introduce the East African Business Expo to take place from 23rd to 26th March, 2023 at Kololo Independence grounds in Kampala Uganda. …
Read More »RWAKAKAMBA: We are doing a brilliant job at Dubai Expo
Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija on Monday morning signed the first investment deal at the Dubai Expo, with global financing company, Modha Investments which focuses on commercial agriculture and food processing. Modha’s license in Uganda targets the development …
Read More »Pandemic-delayed Expo 2020 Dubai opens to public
Dubai, UAE | Xinhua | Following a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the much-awaited Expo 2020 Dubai opened its doors to visitors here on Friday. Under the theme of “Connecting Minds and Creating the Future,” about 200 exhibitors are vying to present their best at the 438-hectare …
Read More »Museveni due in China, to meet President Xi
Beijing, China | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has left for a four day working visit to China, where he will attend the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo and meet President Xi Jinping. Museveni has on several occasions hailed China’s financing of infrastructure development in Africa, saying it will fast …
Read More »World focus turns to Uganda’s Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has released details of the programme for this year’s The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) that starts with tours across the country and ends with an awards dinner. Over 50 international trade visitors and hosted buyers are expected …
Read More »VIDEO: Ugandan exporters to engage Gulf importers to increase exports
VIDEO: Ugandan exporters to engage Gulf importers to increase exports Kampala, Uganda | NTV UGANDA | In an effort to grow the value of exports to the United Arab Emirates from the current 83 million, Uganda exporters will engage Gulf importers in Dubai in an expo and convention scheduled for October …
Read More »NSSF in Carrier expo
By Patric Kagenda In a bid to create awareness on its activities, the NSSF has launched an expo that will see it traverse institutions of higher learning. The expo is targeting University students aspiring to work for corporate companies, government and non-government organisations have an opportunity to sharpen their employment …
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