EU regulation aims to streamline health tech assessments and cut red tape
The European Union has rolled out a major healthcare shakeup designed to get groundbreaking treatments to patients faster.
Known as the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Regulation, the new rules...
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...
First Textile Recycling Unit Opened in Dubai by Landmark Group
Retailer Landmark Group has agreed to open the first textile recycling facility in the Dubai World Central area. This is an essential step towards promoting sustainability in the Middle East,...
Tembo Steels Advances Green Initiatives in Steel Making
For over 2 decades, Tembo Steels has been at the top of the steel manufacturing industry in Uganda. The company went from TMT bar production to green steel.
Tembo Steels became Uganda’s only...
Romania and Bulgaria Become Full Schengen Members
Romania and Bulgaria are finally allowed to become full Schengen Area members starting January 1, 2025.
The two countries had been trying to join the Schengen Area for over a decade but were prevented...
How Will the EU Mercosur Agreement Affect Agriculture in Europe
Following 25 years of negotiations, The EU has approved the Mercosur trade deal. This happened after European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen went to Montenegro to sign the agreement,...
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...
Emerging Technologies That Will Change the World – Meta’s AR Glasses, SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Capsule, and More
After many years of fan speculation, Meta has finally given us a glimpse of its first AR glasses. Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has...
Uganda and India Deepen Diplomatic Relations Through New Forensic Science University and Strengthened Trade and Military Cooperation
World Business Journal talks to the High Commissioner of India in Uganda, H.E. Upender Singh Rawat, about trade between the two countries and...
