UNBS Executive Director Unveils Pre-Market Approval System to Accelerate Product Compliance and Market Entry
World Business Journal talks to Eng. James N. Kasigwa, Executive Director of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards, about their new five-year strategic plan. This plan...
NEMA Reports 40% Protected Area Coverage as Biodiversity Strategy Exceeds 2030 Goal
World Business Journal talks to Akankwasa Barirega, Executive Director at the National Environment Management Authority, about efforts being made to protect wetlands as key biodiversity assets, measures taken...
Zahra Foods Uses Jackfruit Innovation to Expand Plant-Based Product Portfolio
World Business Journal talks to Quresh Fidahusein, Founder & CEO, Zahra Foods, about his company’s innovative plant-based product line, the demand for ready-to-eat options, the company’s competitive advantage in dehydrated...
Modern Group Chairman Details Production Scaling and Product Expansion in Tiles and Sugar
World Business Journal talks to Ashish Monpara, Chairman of Modern Group, about the company’s expansion in the tile and sanitary ware sector, the operationalisation of Kidera Sugar—set...
Tugume Nelson Unveils Vision to Transform Coffee into a Global Premium Brand and Tourism Destination
World Business Journal talks to Tugume Nelson, CEO of Inspire Africa Group, about the strategic investment established with the government through a public-private partnership aimed...
Sub-Saharan Africa’s 2025 Economic Outlook: Steady Growth Amid Global Uncertainty
Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to grow at 4.1% in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) October 2025 Regional Economic Outlook (IMF, 2025). The report highlights a region maintaining...
India–EFTA Trade Pact Takes Effect, $100 Billion Investment Expected
New Delhi, Oct. 1, 2025 —India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) formally launched their trade partnership this Wednesday under the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), with EFTA pledging...
Botswana to Launch Citizenship by Investment Program in 2026
Botswana will introduce its first-ever Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program in early 2026, developed in partnership with Arton Capital. The program aims to attract foreign investment to diversify the economy beyond...
Taiwan Steps Up Economy-Boosting Efforts: Cabinet Approves Incentives to Bring New Investors
Deputy Economics Minister of Taiwan, Cynthia Kiang, announced the approval of the Invest Taiwan 2.0 initiative. The announcement was followed by a press conference on Thursday, where details...
A Record High for Foreign Investments in Africa Was Reached in 2024
In 2024, foreign direct investment in Africa grew significantly, reaching a record $97 billion. Compared to the previous year, this is an increase of 75%.
According to the United...
