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Economy - 11 August 2026
Tshisekedi Promulgates 2026 Rectifying Finance Law
Kinshasa, August 11, 2026 - President Felix Tshisekedi has promulgated the 2026 rectifying finance law, amending Law 25-060 of December 29, 2025, after a parliamentary harmonization process.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 11 August 2026
Rwanda Tungsten Mine Gains Strategic Role In U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chain
Kigali, August 11, 2026 - Rwanda's Nyakabingo tungsten mine has emerged as a strategic supplier to the United States, strengthening Kigali's role in critical minerals supply chains as Washington seeks to diversify…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 11 August 2026
Fuel And Cooking Gas Prices Cut As Central Bank Backs Imports
Khartoum, August 11, 2026 - Several Sudanese states reduced prices for petroleum products and cooking gas after the Central Bank of Sudan provided foreign currency for fuel imports, easing pressure on consumers and…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 11 August 2026
Manufacturing Share Of Economy Rises To 16.5 Percent
Kampala, August 11, 2026 - Uganda's manufacturing sector now accounts for 16.5 percent of the economy, as the government intensifies its industrialisation agenda through industrial parks, expanded energy access…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 10 August 2026
MTN Uganda profit rises sharply as data and mobile money boost growth
Kampala, August 10, 2026 - MTN Uganda chief executive Sylvia Mulinge Telecoms giant reports Ush367.5bn profit despite higher costs, regulatory changes and network disruptions MTN Uganda’s profits rose by almost 38% in…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 10 August 2026
Uganda finds a smoother route to China’s yuan
Kampala, August 10, 2026 - Minister of State for Industry, David Bahati posing for a photo with the Stanbic Uganda team led by the Bank’s Chief Executive Mumba Kalifungwa during the launch in Kampala.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 9 August 2026
Government Pushes Finance Reforms And Sector Revivals
Khartoum, August 9, 2026 - Prime Minister Kamel Idris was briefed on public finance reforms and plans to revive key productive sectors, including national air and sea transport assets, Minister of State for Finance…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 9 August 2026
Sudan Says Official Gold Exports Surge After Smuggling Crackdown
Khartoum, August 9, 2026 - Sudan's official gold exports over the past six months matched the total officially exported in all of 2025, Minister of Minerals Nour al-Dayem Taha said after a meeting with Prime Minister Kamel Idris.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 8 August 2026
Finance Ministry Says USD 137 Million Disbursed From Eurobond
Kinshasa, August 8, 2026 - The Ministry of Finance said USD 137.894 million has been disbursed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo's recent Eurobond issuance for major infrastructure projects.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 8 August 2026
EACOP hits 91% completion
Kampala, August 8, 2026 - The EACOP has reached 91 percent completion. The construction of the 1,443-kilometre East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has reached 91 per cent completion, bringing Uganda closer to…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 8 August 2026
Civil society debates how to regulate methane
Kampala, August 8, 2026 - Uganda’s petroleum projects continue to make significant progress.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 7 August 2026
Artisanal Mining Resumes At Tulizembe After Six-Month Flood Shutdown
Mupandja, August 7, 2026 - Thousands of artisanal miners have resumed operations at the Tulizembe site in Mupandja village, Lualaba province, after a six-month suspension caused by major flooding.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read