A proposed $5.3 billion “Smart Coffee City” project unveiled by Inspire Africa chief executive Dr Tugume Nelson O has sparked intense public debate, with supporters hailing it as a bold vision for transforming Uganda’s coffee sector, while critics dismiss it as a potential diversion and question its funding and credibility. Dr Tugume announced the plan…
Plans for a proposed “Coffee International Airport” at the Africa Coffee Park in Rwashamaire, Ntungamo District, have drawn widespread scepticism from aviation experts and critics. The park’s publicist, Duncan Abigaba, shared images on January 27 showing earthmoving at the site, announcing that the airport will feature a 5-kilometre runway and be completed within a year….
Oxfam International has warned that the rapid concentration of wealth among the world’s billionaires is undermining democracy and deepening global inequality, as the number of billionaires surpasses 3,000 for the first time in history. In a statement released on January 19 alongside its latest Wealth Tracker campaign, Oxfam said more than 3,000 billionaires now control…
Rwakitura — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has confirmed that Uganda’s oil production is expected to commence later this year, emphasising that the revenues should be invested in long-term national assets rather than distributed directly to local governments. Speaking while receiving his re-election results at his country home in Rwakitura, Museveni highlighted the importance of using…
Equity Bank has pledged its support for Ugandan professional golfer Marvin Kibirige, handing him a dummy cheque worth $2,000 on Saturday at the Uganda Golf Club, to aid his participation in the 2026 Q-School Golf Tournament in India. The sponsorship will enable Kibirige to compete in the prestigious qualifying event, a crucial pathway for golfers…