URSB Streamlines Business Registration Process
World Business Journal talks to Mercy K. Kainobwisho, the Registrar General of URSB, about how digitization has reduced the time taken for business registration from 14 days to just 4 to 6 hours, along with...
URA deploying tech to expand tax base
World Business Journal talks to John Musinguzi Rujoki, Commissioner General, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), about the country’s tax regime, initiatives aimed at enhancing both domestic and cross-border tax compliance, and the impact of...
Morocco Attracts Foreign Investors Through 30% Tax Incentives
Morocco is improving its appeal toward foreign investors by offering tax incentives of up to 30%. This promises to strengthen cultural and economic ties with neighbouring countries while positioning itself as a...
Uganda's Ambitious Tenfold Growth Economic Vision: Harmonizing Fiscal Discipline with Economic Growth
World Business Journal talks to Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury at the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, about Uganda's ambitious economic...
Taiwan Chipmaker Plans on Investing $100 Billion for US Expansion
Amidst tariff threats from President Donald Trump, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC) announced a US expansion. The decision was made public after CEO C.C. Wei had a meeting with...
AfCFTA Set to Improve Trade Growth and Investment in Uganda
The government of Uganda wants to boost regional trade and economic growth. Together with the African Continental Free Trade Area, it is looking for new investment opportunities in the country....
AU Launches Bold 10-Year Plan to Transform African Agriculture
The African Union (AU) has unveiled an ambitious 10-year strategy aimed at transforming agriculture across the continent.
The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan (2026–2035) was launched during...
Uganda joins BRICS as Africa’s role in global trade grows
Uganda has joined the BRICS bloc as one of 13 new partner countries, marking a pivotal step in its efforts to establish a stronger presence on the global stage.
BRICS, which...
Biden Agrees to Give More Funds to a Multi-Country Rail Project in Africa
Joe Biden went on a visit to sub-Saharan Africa and used his last day to go to Angola. He traveled to Lobito’s coast and toured an Atlantic...
World Business Journal talks to Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, about the impact of robust monetary policies on inflation, optimistic indicators signalling resilience and growth, and the pivotal role of financial inclusion in advancing the country's economic development agenda.
