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Uganda partners with COMESA on Competition and Consumer Protection Laws

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BY PAUL TENTENA Uganda through the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has signed a framework agreement with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission to strengthen their collaboration in the implementation and enforcement of Competition and Consumer Protection laws. Uganda enacted the Competition Act 2024, and is currently working on a Bill that will establish the Consumer Protection Act. The two laws are intended to ensure fair competition among businesses, safeguard consumer rights, establish redress mechanisms in case of unfair treatment, promote innovation among others. David Bahati Uganda's State Minister for Industry, while speaking in Kampala said U ganda is one of the first COMESA Member States that ratified and domesticated the COMESA Competition regulations that established a regional framework to promote fair competition within the Common Market and ensure the efficient operation of markets. “We are very glad to have pass...
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COMESA and EAC organs sign cooperation MOU

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  BY PAUL TENTENA The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) an organ of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa ( C OMESA) and the East African Community Competition Authority (EACCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthen ing cooperation between the two agencies in advanc ing competition enforcement to protect competitive market outcomes in the region. According to Dr. Willard Mwemba Chief Executive Officer of COMESA Competition Commission , t he signing of th e MOU is a milestone at the end of what has been a long journey involving several negotiation meetings between the two competition authorities in an effort to marry their concurrent laws and activities. “ This MOU could not have come at a better time than now when we are witnessing increased adoption of competition laws not only around the world but also in Africa. “ At the global level, there are more than 125 countries with competition laws; 46 of them are in Africa and 19...
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TECNO finalises plan to own Uganda Afcon 2027

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Innovative AI-driven technology brand TECNO ( www.TECNO-Mobile.com ) has announced that it is strengthening its already close relationship with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) by becoming the Official Global Partner of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 and TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, KE- UG - TA 2027, bringing its “Stop at Nothing” spirit to the continent’s fans for years to come.  The announcement follows TECNO’s successful sponsorship of the tournament in 2023 when it became exclusive smartphone sponsor for the event. TECNO’s role as Official Global Partner and Official Smartphone and Exclusive Partner in the Smartphone category enables the company to further extend its “Stop at Nothing” brand promise by deepening its engagement and enhancing its visibility. The brand also benefits from additional media and social media activation rights that will enable it to better connect with young people, share the joy of football, and nurture...
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Scaling Investment for Africa’s Sustainable Blue Economy

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Marisa Drew LONDON – Despite carrying  80% of the world’s trade , absorbing  30% of its carbon-dioxide emissions , and providing  food security for almost three billion people , the global blue economy (oceans and waterways) is suffering from acute underinvestment, and nowhere more so than in Africa.  In the face of heightened economic volatility and tightening financial constraints, the transition to a more sustainable blue economy represents a major, largely underappreciated opportunity for the continent. This is not just some abstract idea. Given investors’ appetite for sustainable, scalable returns, the opportunity is hiding in plain sight, and governments are waking up to it. Spanning more than  30,000 kilometers  (18,640 miles) of coastline, Africa’s blue economy does  $300 billion  worth of business each year, and it is uniquely positioned to benefit from the broader shift to more sustainable models.  The African Union  projects ...
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Exclusive Mortgage Financing Solutions by KCB Bank Uganda

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KCB Bank Uganda, a licensed commercial bank has today entered a partnership with Reportage Properties (U) Ltd, aimed at simplifying and enhancing access to property financing for Ugandans.  This collaboration seeks to address the common challenge of accessing timely and reliable mortgage solutions by offering streamlined financial support to customers interested in acquiring properties from Reportage. The partnership was officially unveiled with the groundbreaking ceremony of Divyabhav 7Hills, a premium residential and commercial development that will be located on Prince Charles Drive, Kololo.  This flagship project underscores the joint commitment of both institutions to bridge the gap between property ownership aspirations and affordable, accessible financing. Through this partnership, Reportage Properties refers prospective buyers to KCB Bank Uganda for mortgage financing, while KCB provides loans to qualifying customers in line with its credit policy, making premium real ...
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Meteorologists converge for glaciers

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  Tajikistan is hosting a major International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation from 29 May to 1 June 2025 in Dushanbe to highlight the urgency of halting glacial retreat and to raise it to the top of the global climate agenda.   “Glaciers preservation is not just a problem of countries with glaciers but rather a global crisis that deserves the immediate attention of the international community,” said Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon in an opening address.   The conference will culminate in the release of the Dushanbe Glaciers Declaration —a landmark document outlining actionable commitments, collaborative initiatives, and strategic recommendations to be presented at the UN Climate Change conference, COP30 in Brazil. It is one of the highlights of activities for  the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation .   The World Meteorological Organization, Asian Development Bank and UNESCO are partners  in organizing the conference, which is attended b...
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Ugandan Students Showcase Innovation and Talent at Global Finals

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Students from Uganda have made the nation proud by participating and excelling in the recently concluded global Huawei ICT competitions 2025 held in Shenzhen, China.  The global competitions, designed for students and teachers from colleges and universities, attracted over 210,000 students and instructors from more than 2,000 colleges and universities in over 100 countries and regions.  Following national and regional competitions, 179 teams from 48 countries and regions made it to the Global Final. Represented by students from Gulu University, Muni University, Kabale University, Uganda Martyrs University and Cavendish University, the Ugandan contingent demonstrated exceptional determination, skills and innovation securing second prizes in the Cloud Track and the Innovation competitions.   In her remarks,  the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education and Sport, Dr. Kedrace Turyagenda  who represented the First Lady and Minister of Education Janet Museveni, high...
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