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Uganda exports first canned pineapple shipment to China

Uganda, May 16 -- Uganda has exported its first commercial consignment of canned pineapples to China, a move government officials say reflects growing efforts to shift the country's agricultural secto... Read More


Ruwenzori Diocese plans retirement benefits scheme for clergy

Uganda, May 16 -- The Ruwenzori Diocese has unveiled plans to introduce a formal retirement benefits scheme for clergy members and church workers, in a move church leaders say is aimed at ensuring dig... Read More


Mbarara University students cite funding gaps as innovations stall at prototype stage

Uganda, May 16 -- Students at Mbarara University of Science and Technology have raised concerns over limited financial and institutional support to commercialise innovations developed to address commu... Read More


Digital skills training targets women entrepreneurs in Pallisa

Uganda, May 16 -- A digital business training programme targeting women and youth entrepreneurs is transforming small businesses in eastern Uganda's Pallisa District by equipping participants with mod... Read More


NMG wins six awards, dominates 14 categories at rebranded top journalists' event

Nairobi, May 16 -- The Nation Media Group (NMG) won six categories for exemplary journalism at the 14th Annual Media Excellence Awards (AMEA) held on Friday night in Nairobi. NMG also had its journal... Read More


Tanzania unveils AI tourism chatbot

DODOMA, May 16 -- THE government has unveiled an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered tourism platform capable of serving visitors in more than 56 international languages, in a major digital transform... Read More


Dar markets key sectors to Moscow

ARUSHA, May 16 -- TANZANIA has unveiled a range of strategic investment sectors for Russian investors, identifying them as key areas capable of driving stronger economic cooperation between the two co... Read More


WCO meeting calls for efficient tax, customs systems in driving sustainable economy

ZANZIBAR, May 16 -- THE Golden Tulip Airport Hotel in Zanzibar this week became a hub for regional customs and trade dialogue as delegates gathered for the World Customs Organization (WCO) Eastern and... Read More


Govt targets 308 mining sites in rural electrification drive

DODOMA, May 16 -- THE government plans to supply electricity to 308 small-scale mining sites across the country by June 2027 under an ongoing initiative aimed at improving productivity and reducing op... Read More


Over 72pc of youth remain low-skilled, House told

DODOMA, May 16 -- TANZANIA is facing a major youth skills gap, with only 3.6 per cent of young people possessing high-level skills against the national target of 12 per cent, august House was told yes... Read More