Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development Ramathan Ggoobi is in Paris to engage French investors, business leaders, and government officials. He made his first pitch for why Uganda remains one of the most attractive investment destinations in Africa …
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KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | The Rwandan Cabinet has approved tax policy reforms to bolster the country’s financial resources and drive economic growth, the finance ministry said Tuesday. The changes, to take effect in the 2024/2025 fiscal year and beyond, aim to broaden the tax base, enhance revenue mobilization, and streamline …
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MBALE, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s Ministry of Health said Wednesday the country is safe for tourism and trade despite an Ebola outbreak. Minister of Health Jane Ruth Aceng told reporters in the eastern Ugandan city of Mbale that the outbreak is confined to well-defined areas in Kampala, the Ugandan …
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Umukuuka we Bamasaaba seeks US tourism investments in Mt Elgon Caldera Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Umukuuka III uwe Bamasaaba Uwelukoosi Jude Mike Mudoma has interested United States businesses to participate in the development of tourism at the world’s largest intact caldera, located on Mt Elgon in Uganda. The mountain, shared with …
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🔴 🇹🇿TANZANIA tourism figures ⚪ 5.36 million tourists in 2024 ⚪ 3.22 million domestic tourists | 2.14 million international ⚪ Generated $4 billion ⚪ TARGET $6billion by December 2025 DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | Tanzania hosted 5.36 million tourists in 2024, a record high and breaking its target of attracting …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is set to participate in the Outbound Travel Market (OTM) trade fair, one of the largest global travel and tourism expos, in Mumbai, India, from January 30 to February 2, 2025. As the largest travel and trade show in Asia, OTM presents an opportunity for …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda and China hosted a one-day symposium in Kampala, the African country’s capital, to promote tourism development and cultural exchange between the two sides. The inaugural Uganda-China Tourism and Cultural Symposium, held on Tuesday under the theme “Bridging Cultures, Enhancing Cooperation: Unlocking Uganda-China Tourism Potential,” …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA has unveiled the newly upgraded Elena Camp, an ultra-modern facility set at 4,500 meters above sea level in the heart of the Rwenzori Mountains. Elena Camp, surrounded by glaciers and rugged trails, serves as the final stop for climbers heading to Margherita …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale City is set to host the Elgon Tourism Expo and Business Forum. Racheal Kakungulu Kirama, President of the Elgon Tourism Expo and Business Forum, explained that this year’s event, taking place from Friday, December 13 to Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Mbale Cricket Grounds, will …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has launched a nationwide operation to enforce compliance with the Tourism Accommodation Facility Regulations. Supported by the Uganda Police Force, the UTB enforcement team is conducting inspections across various accommodation facilities to ensure they meet the required standards. This crackdown, …
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