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🇬🇧📦 The UK has abolished “rules of origin” from its Developing Countries Trading Scheme, making it easier for African goods to enter British markets. Could this reset UK-Africa trade? 🔗 african.business/2025/07/partne… #AfricaTrade #UKAfricaRelations #ABPartnerInsights

Big shift in UK-Africa trade The UK just made it easier for African exporters to access British markets by scrapping origin requirements. This change could boost exports, attract UK investment to fast-growing economies like Nigeria and Kenya, and lower prices for UK consumers.…

Africa is heading to COP30 with mounting frustration. The promises of climate finance haven’t materialised. Logistical barriers could exclude entire delegations. And yet, the stakes have never been higher. Rising temperatures, fragile economies, and a widening finance gap are…

We are pleased to welcome you to this special occasion and thank you for joining us. Uganda Development Bank, as the country’s national Development Finance Institution, is committed to accelerating Uganda’s socio-economic development. We do this through both financial and…

At UDB, we support private sector projects with strong potential to deliver meaningful socio-economic value, driving job creation, boosting production, increasing tax revenues, and generating foreign exchange. Through these efforts, UDB continues to play a catalytic role in…

Our goal at UDB is to grow the Bank sustainably while simultaneously improving the quality of life for Ugandans and transforming communities. Over the years, we have become increasingly efficient in incentivizing job creation, boosting foreign exchange earnings, and enhancing…

Hosting the Development Finance Summit underscores Uganda Development Bank’s commitment to catalysing the development finance agenda on the African continent. The Summit will serve as a dynamic platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and partnership building, focusing on…

Uganda Development Bank has officially launched the Uganda Development Finance Summit under the theme "Transforming Africa through National Development Finance Architecture", in partnership with @mofpedU. Set to take place from 1st to 2nd September 2025 at the Speke Resort…

Yet, despite this positive outlook, the road ahead requires bold and coordinated action. Uganda and the broader African continent continue to face significant challenges in financing development, ranging from tightening global financial conditions and climate shocks, to the…

The Development Finance Summit is designed to offer a platform for advancing solutions that reflect African realities and champion an authentic, forward-looking development narrative, solutions that are innovative, inclusive, and sustainable. The Summit presents a critical…

Across the two days of the Summit, we will explore a diverse range of thematic issues central to Africa’s transformation agenda. These include: Transforming Africa through National Development Finance Architecture; Advancing Africa’s Transformation through Development Finance,…

Uganda is well-positioned to lead this important continental conversation. Through Uganda Development Bank, the country has emerged as a model of development finance excellence, earning international recognition for its impactful results and strong governance. Our strategic…

The Summit will convene over 400 participants from Africa and around the world, bringing together leading development finance institutions, policymakers, financiers, and thought leaders. Discussions will centre on pivotal themes including green and blended finance, financing…

PRESS RELEASE: Uganda to host Development Finance Summit September 1st -2nd, 2025, in Kampala. Read full story: udbankl.wordpress.com/2025/07/24/uga… #UDB_DevSummit2025

Shelter Afrique’s AGM in Algiers sets the tone for a new era in African housing finance. From local bonds to a bold new pact with BADEA, innovation is at the heart of the strategy. 🔗 african.business/2025/07/partne… Follow @Abizinsights for more. #ShelterAfrique #HousingFinance…

Sustainable housing took centre stage at @ShelterAfrique’s AGM in Algiers. Leaders explored bold ideas - from decentralised finance to blending tradition & modernity in urban design. 🔗 african.business/2025/07/partne… Follow @ABizInsights for more. #ShelterAfrique #SustainableHousing…

Dr. James Mwangi reaffirmed AGF’s commitment to supporting financial institutions like Equity Bank in driving SME growth across Africa. Speaking from the Equity Centre, he underscored the importance of aligning financial sustainability with social impact-particularly in tackling…

A love song to weed, a warning to haters, a cry for legacy? Burna Boy’s No Sign of Weakness isn’t just an album, it’s a statement. From Nollywood references to soul samples, he blends genres and emotions like never before. But behind the beats, something’s shifting. Why does…

Africa’s factories are expanding But who’s building homes for the workers behind the machines? Across the continent, entire industrial zones are slowing down—not for lack of funding, but for lack of housing. Now, Afreximbank and Shelter Afrique are betting big on a new model:…

Six years of drought didn’t stop Souss Massa. This Moroccan region still supplies over 70% of the country’s citrus exports. How ? Wastewater reuse, solar-powered desalination, and a bold plan to make every drop count. But can this model hold as climate pressures intensify ?…