Uganda’s banking industry is urged to direct capital towards transformative investments and projects that are sustainable. According to the Michael Ating’I Ego , the Deputy Governor Bank of Uganda, Environmental and Social Governance principles must be integrated in financial strategies to avert numerous risks.

The minister for Kampala Hajjat Minsa Kabanda has advised Men to take lead in the fight against HIV/AIDS to enable Uganda achieve the target of ending HIV by 2030. She was launching the four days medical camp that is ongoing in four Kampala Taxi parks.

The Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) are urging Ugandan entrepreneurs to adhere to international standards in order to benefit from governments export financing pool. The committee in partnership with the ministry of trade and other government trade agencies are currently compiling a list of serious exporters ready to leverage the trade network that they’ve been building for almost 2 years now.

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Fildauce Namulema's outstanding performance has earned her the Player of the Month accolade from the Real Star Agency. This comes after guiding the NIC Netball Club to the East African Netball Championship title. She was also named MVP at the recently concluded East Africa Netball Championships held in Dar Es Salaam. In football, Caf Schools Football top scorer Shadiah Nabirye beat off competition from Busoga United's Emmanuel Ajo and Vipers SC Captain Milton Kariisa to win the May Accolade. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The government has reserved 800 acres of the 2,200 acres of the Namanve industrial park for a green belt. Despite being set up in a forest and wetland, the government has decided to preserve the wetland within the park, according to Investment State Minister Evelyn Anite, and is committed to ensuring no industrial park is set up in a wetland. Speaking at the launch of a tree-planting initiative in Namanve, Mukono District, Anite announced the government’s decision over the weekend. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The Bank of Uganda has kept its benchmark interest rate steady at 10.25% during a meeting today, maintaining borrowing costs at their highest since May 2017. Deputy Governor Michael Atingi-Ego says the current stance is adequate to contain inflation around its medium-term target while supporting economic growth. Inflation stood at 3.6% in May, up slightly from April's 3.2% but below the central bank's target of 5%. However, the central bank governor warns that Uganda’s swelling debt, a drop in capital inflows, and exports, and a decrease in budget support pose a very big challenge to growth. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Civil society organizations attending the launch of the Uganda Debt Network Open Budget Survey for the financial year 2024/2025 in Kampala have raised concerns about low levels of citizen participation in the budgeting process. The Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Information and Negotiations Institute says this risks leaving many in the cold and is calling for the extension of the period for consultations on issues such as taxation, among others, stating that a score of 15% is far below the regional average of 31% and risks leaving many in the cold. In attendance was the Secretary to the Treasury, who said the government's plan in the next 10 years is to vigorously support key growth sectors in agriculture, extractives, tourism, industry, and technology. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Cycling Academy Uganda has increased its efforts of ensuring the environment is safe with an environmental conservation cycling race at Namungoona. The intention is to collect funds to plant trees in several central region schools with emphasis on all species especially those like coffee that add educational value.

The Forte-Bet Real star sports awards have rewarded three athletes for excellent performances in May. This was at Lazio restaurant in Kololo. The best sports personalities of May have been rewarded by the Real star sports agency during a function hosted at Lazio restaurant in Kololo. There were awards to three players with national insurance corporation player Fildauce Namulema who inspired her club to the East African clubs title winning the netball category.

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One of the most specialized hospitals in Turkey, ACIBADEM has established a coordination office in Uganda, with a view to setting up a fully-fledged specialized hospital in the country once the potential becomes obvious. There is ongoing capacity enhancement of Ugandan medical practitioners in Turkey, in addition to collaboration with local university medical schools like the School of Medicine of the Islamic University in Uganda. The objective of this development is to ensure affordable and easy access to health services. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

In the wake of the latest Open Budget Survey (OBS) findings, questions arise regarding its credibility and its significance for governments worldwide. The OBS, renowned for its comprehensive evaluation of budget transparency, assesses the roles of legislatures and supreme audit institutions (SAIs) in the budget process, crucial for ensuring oversight and accountability. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Uganda has signed a communique with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to improve education and provide employment opportunities for refugees and host communities in the 11 member states. The endorsement follows a Djibouti Declaration in 2017 where Uganda played a role for the well-being of refugees in the IGAD region. Peter Ogwang, the state minister for sports, revealed that Uganda is ready to support displaced people. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Entebbe pilgrims are calling on the government and the catholic fraternity to renovate the historical Mapeera Kigungu church, which is currently submerged by rising water levels of Lake Victoria. Mapeera Church was built on the spot in Kiggungu, where the two French missionaries of Fr. Siméon Lourdel, also known as Mapeera and Brother Amans Delmas, arrived in the country on 17 February 1879. The call came as the pilgrims made their way to Namugongo to pay homage to the Uganda Martyrs, who were among the first converts of Fr Lourdel and Brother Amans. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Following the alleged theft of close to 300 million shillings meant for distribution to the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model, close to 50 million shillings has been recovered. When the money went missing recently, district leaders halted the distribution of the money until the culprits were brought to book and the money recovered. According to Francis Okello, the Amolatar District Resident Commissioner, the suspects have been arrested. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The latest research on the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases and mental health cases is rampant in the areas that were affected by the prolonged civil war in northern Uganda. This research was conducted in Gulu, Amuru, Nwoya, and Omoro districts under the Cyango Lyec program by Makerere University College of Health Sciences in collaboration with the Northern Uganda Programme on Health Sciences. This was intended to build scientific evidence to facilitate culturally safe and recreating trauma-informed technological interventions to prevent HIV/Aids infections. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

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