Private sector

Economy

Uganda economic activity hits highest in almost 2 years

Business activity in Uganda's private sector expanded at its fastest pace in 23 months during May, a private survey showed Thursday
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CompaniesEconomy

Private sector activity expands at fastest pace in more than a year

Uganda's private sector activity grew at the fastest pace in 14 months in August, pointing to rising demand as the country's economic recovery gains momentum
This photograph shows four women picking tea on a plantation in Uganda. The woman furthest from the camera is leaning forward, her face visible in the frame. She is laughing and appears to be chatting with her colleague. Two of the women are carrying baskets into which they are picking the tea, while one is picking into a sack.
CompaniesEconomy

Business activity edges higher in July

Uganda's private sector grew at a faster pace in July as output and new orders picked up for the fourth month running, according to a closely watched business survey
An overhead view of Kikuubo, Kampala's busiest market
Opinion

Nurturing African futures: rethinking youth empowerment in a changing world

Africa's large young population requires education and training that fosters competitiveness, necessitating government collaboration with both the private sector and civil society
Eleven teenage students in Ghana, all seated
Economy

Inflationary pressures persist as business activity hits 9-month high in February

Private sector activity expanded in February, accelerating the most in nine months after the phased removal of pandemic restrictions, but a rise in input and labour costs saw companies raise output prices yet again
A retail shopping centre in downtown Kampala, Uganda
Economy

Business activity rises to 8-month high as economy reopens

A gauge of Uganda private sector activity rose to its highest level in eight months, a sign that the economy is regaining momentum following the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions
A teacher and pupils in a classroom
Economy

Stronger demand and rising orders spark employment growth

Uganda's private sector posted its fourth month of consecutive growth as strong orders incentivised companies to increase staffing levels for the first time in six months
Female worker in a garments factory
Economy

Business activity measure points to a gradual recovery

The rise in the index signals that “the economic recovery is gaining momentum as conditions gradually return to normal”
Economy

Business activity rebounds from election hit

The end of the election season and preparations for a wider school return were behind a rebound in business sentiment last month, according to a monthly survey
Voters line up to vote in DR Congo's 2018 general elections
EconomyPolitics & Policy

Uganda private sector activity drops the most since June – survey

Business activity in Uganda dropped for the first time in seven months in January due to the election period, with companies experiencing a slump in new orders and a decline in activity, according to a key survey
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