Kampala — The Uganda shilling strengthened strongly in 2025, becoming one of the best-performing currencies in the region, helped by higher export earnings, increased foreign investment and reforms in the foreign exchange market, the Bank of Uganda has said.In its November Monetary Polic
Is the MSCI risk overstated as Strategy doubles down on BTC?Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys $962M Bitcoin despite MSCI pressure - Why?Michael Saylor’s Strategy made a massive and surprising Bitcoin purchase in the last 24 hours, despite the overhang of the MSCI index exclusion re
Public Investment Corporation chair says investments ‘not entirely prudent’PIC chair David Masondo. Picture: FREDDY MAVUNDA/BUSINESS DAYThe high level of impairments in the Public Investment Corporation’s (PIC) unlisted investment portfolio was overwhelmingly due to legacy inv
Investing in public companies holding bitcoin and other digital tokens was a major trend earlier this year, but the market has turned …Bitcoin itself is down only 6%. Around 70% of digital asset treasuries are expected to finish the year lower than their starting value. Image: Angel Garc
Malawi yesterday launched Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention medicine amid reflections on whether the country can sustainably finance emerging technologies in the face of waning donor support.Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority (PMRA) and National Aids Commission
Uganda Parliamentary SACCO has registered growth in its assets base in the last financial Year 2024-2025.The SACCO current assets stands at 86.3 billion from 75.8 billion in the FY 2023/2024 representing a 14% growth.The CEO of the sacco Mureebe Methods Muhakuna revealed this during
Russia’s relationship with crypto has swung between crackdowns and cautious acceptance, and its latest moves show that this balancing act is far from over.After first pushing in 2022 to block all crypto issuance, trading, and mining over concerns about financial stability and monetary so
KAMPALA, Uganda — In a nod to the unsung architects of the city’s bustling commercial landscape, two of Uganda’s most influential tycoons, Sudhir Ruparelia and Haji Muhammad Matovu Yanga, have been crowned Kampala’s Best Business Landlords of 2025.The accolade, announced Tuesday by
Uganda’s petroleum sector has reported an increase in the country’s estimated oil and gas reserves, according to Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), a government agency that regulates the sector.According to Rubondo, the latest assessments ind
As the year comes to a close, it’s a great time to reflect, reset, and recharge. These 25 straightforward actions can help you clear out clutter, recognise your progress, and start the new year with focus and energy.1. Declutter your spaceYour environment affects your mood, focus,
