Tag: Value Addition

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.

UN Human Rights Chief Urges Urgent Action on Unprecedented AI Risks

International

Failures involving agentic AI systems, he said, could disrupt essential services, fracture communications, destabilise critical infrastructure and undermine democratic institutions. Entire populations could lose access to clean water, heating and financial services.

Agriculture

Tenfold Growth: Uganda’s US$500 Billion Ambition Goes Beyond GDP

The success of the Tenfold Growth Strategy, therefore, will not be measured by GDP figures alone. It will be seen in the number of businesses that grow, the industries that emerge, the products Uganda is able to export, the farmers who gain access to better markets and the jobs created for the country’s workforce.

Agriculture

Gov’t, Avocado Value Chain Stakeholders Hold Talks to Unlock...

Stakeholders in Uganda’s avocado value chain have engaged government officials to address challenges affecting production, value addition, and access...

National News

President Museveni Urges New Ministers to Prioritize Transformation Over...

“This is a place of sacrifice. The NRM is a party of sacrifice,” President Museveni said, warning against leaders who use public office for personal gain.

National News

Museveni Hits Back at Mwenda, Says Uganda’s Industrialisation Will...

“Mr. Mwenda, thank you for declaring me senile and incapable of judging right. You will, however, discover that at 82, I am still able to defend Uganda and myself with the Bible, the AK-47 and the pen,” Museveni said.

Agriculture

Museveni, Gabon’s Nguema Push Africa’s Shift From Raw Exports...

Museveni said Uganda is ready to cooperate with Gabon in agriculture and value addition, highlighting Uganda’s progress in processed exports such as coffee, tea, dairy products and honey.

International

Museveni Warns Africa Against Exporting Raw Wealth

President Yoweri Museveni has used his inauguration address to push for industrialisation, value addition, and skills-based economic transformation, warning that Africa cannot achieve sustainable prosperity while exporting raw materials and importing finished products.

National News