Browsing by Author "Twaha, Ali"

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    Commercial banks scoop sh2.1 trillion in net profits
    (New Vision, 2026-05-07) Twaha, Ali
    By April 30, all 21 commercial banks regulated by the central bank had published their annual financial reports for the period ending December 2025, writes Ali Twaha.
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    Future of internet : towers vs satellites.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-14) Twaha, Ali
    The entry and growing interest of satellite internet companies such as starlink, OneWeb, and Amazon Kuiper into the common market for Eastern and Southern Africa offers significant opportunities, including greater consumer choice, competitive pricing, and improved access to high speed internet. At the same time, regulators face the complex task of balancing these benefits against critical concerns such as national security, potential impacts on employment and the protection of local economies from disruption, writes Ali Twaha.
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    How can access to solar energy be improved.
    (New Vision, 2018-03-19) Twaha, Ali
    It is estimated that over 200,000 solar institutional or home systems have been installed by companies since 2016 and at least three to 10 solar kits are being obtained through pay as you go plan
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    Japan, Uganda Tech firms sign deal targeting software engineering jobs
    (New Vision, 2026-02-16) Twaha, Ali
    Japanese firm Akademia Limited and Uganda's Maarifasasa Limited have signed a strategic technology partnership aimed at opening up to 10,000 offshore software engineering opportunities for Ugandan developers.
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    Kakeeto hands over UBA leadership.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-22) Twaha, Ali
    Early this week, Julius Kakeeto handed over the reins as chairperson of the Uganda Bankers' Association (UBA) after a two year stint. Members under UBA elected Michael Mugabi, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Housing Finance Bank, to take over the role.
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    Local drug manufacture seeks more govt supports.
    (New Vision, 2018-01-18) Twaha, Ali
    Local drug manufacture, Cipla Quality Chemicals Industry Limited, has called on the government to further tighten the screws on importation of drugs by way of policy. The HIV, malaria and Hepatitis B drugs manufacturing firm is a joint venture between Cipla of India, which currently holds majority Stake and Quality Chemicals Uganda Limited.
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    Shilling gains ground as inflows counter corporate demand.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-11) Twaha, Ali
    The Uganda shilling strengthened against the dollar last week as steady inflows from commodity exporters, remittances and selective portfolio investments provided support.
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    Shilling slips further on high corporate dollar appetite.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-25) Twaha, Ali
    The Uganda shilling extended its losses last week, closing at 3775/3785 to the dollar compared with 3750/3760 at the start of the prior week. Strong demand for dollars from corporates in manufacturing, energy and telecoms, along with offshore investors, drove the move, according to market observers.
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    Uganda, DRC agree on power links.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-14) Twaha, Ali
    Uganda and the democratic Republic Of Congo(DRC) have agreed on steps to expand cross-border trade, advance power projects and tighten security co-operation during a three day joint permanent commission (JPC) meeting that ended in Kampala on Sunday.
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    What happens when government borrows less?
    (New Vision, 2026-05-27) Twaha, Ali
    Pension Funds, banks and other financial institutions have fattened by high-yielding government bond through parking the bulk of their assets in government securities and collecting yields of around 17%. For instance, in 2025, commercial bank interest income from government bonds grew by more than 20%, whereas interest from loans and advances to customers grew by 9% . But what happens when the Government no longer needs their money?