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Overcoming Challenges to Build Housing for All

Kenneth Kaijuka, CEO of National Housing and Construction Company, talks to World Business Journal about the company's dedication to providing affordable housing across all income levels and highlights the imperative for the real estate sector to establish a national housing authority.

Elevating Raw Cotton to Value-Added Commodities

Edwin Mwesigye, CEO, Mutuma Commercial Agencies (MCAL), talks to World Business Journal about the company’s adaptability in diversifying its production lines as it looks to 2025 and beyond by expanding with value-additive cotton products.

Investments in Palm Oil Production Pay Off

Investments in Palm Oil Production Pay Off Anoop Sharma, GM, BIDCO talks to World Business Journal about the country’s only palm plantation and achieving self-sufficiency in the vital palm oil crop.  Can you elaborate on BIDCO's structure and ongoing operations in...

CDO Leads Way for Increased Cotton Subsector Growth

Jolly Sabune, Managing Director, Cotton Development Organisation (CDO), talks to World Business Journal about the role it is playing today in growing the cotton industry and ramping up Uganda’s cotton production heading into 2024.

Mountain Harvest Sees Coffee as Vital Driver

Kenneth Barigye, Managing Director, Mountain Harvest, talks to World Business Journal about increasing its role in coffee value addition as the company moves into untapped potential in the African coffee market.

Hima Cement Expands Efforts to Minimize Carbon Footprint

Jean-Michel Pons, Country CEO of Hima Cement shares insights with World Business Journal about Uganda's cement requirements and digitalization of the Hima Cement to lowering CO2 emissions. 

Uganda Parliament passes amendment to Petroleum Supply Bill

The Parliament of Uganda passed the Petroleum Supply (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which proposes that the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) retain a monopoly for the import of petroleum products.

Uganda Addresses Integration on World Stage

World Business Journal was in New York City for the 78th session of the UN General Assembly General Debate, and Vice President Jessica Alupo of Uganda’s address where she spoke about female empowerment, South-South cooperation and Kampala’s plans to...

BRICS Consortium Expands, Potentially Shifting Global Dynamics

During the ongoing summit in Johannesburg, the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) consortium has made a significant announcement, extending invitations to Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), and Saudi Arabia.

Africa Finance Corporation and Morocco’s Ministry of Economy and Finance Join Forces for Infrastructure Development

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading provider of infrastructure solutions in Africa, and Morocco's Ministry of Economy and Finance have entered into a strategic partnership.
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