Jim Sykes Ocaya, Author at The Ankole Times

Jim Sykes Ocaya

Jim Sykes Ocaya is the Business Editor at The Ankole Times, where he spearheads comprehensive coverage of the business landscape in Uganda. With a keen eye for market trends, financial analyses, and corporate developments, Jim ensures that The Ankole Times delivers top-notch business news to its readers. His insightful reporting provides valuable insights into the economic pulse of the region, making him a trusted source for the business community.
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Ugandan Shilling Declines Further Against Dollar

The Ugandan shilling continued to weaken against the dollar on Thursday, starting…

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Museveni Commits to Support Historic Ateker Cultural Festival

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni held a meeting at State House, Entebbe on…

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Shilling Stays Strong Despite Protests in Kampala

Slow trading activity was observed during Tuesday's session, with the Ugandan Shilling…

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UPDF Soldier Faces Death Penalty for Losing Military Equipment

A 29year-old soldier in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has admitted…

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Pamela Etonu, Acting Electoral Commission Head, Dies Suddenly

Kampala – The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda is in mourning following…

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Weekly Currency Update: Uganda Shilling Edges Up Against US Dollar

The Uganda Shilling saw a slight increase in value against the US…

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Lake Kyoga Ferries Suspended for Repairs

The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has announced that ferry services on…

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Uganda’s Tax System Earns High Praise from Malawian Officials

A group of Malawian officials from the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) is…

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Standard Chartered Bank Entangled in Sh4 Billion Storage Fees Dispute

Standard Chartered Bank has become embroiled in a legal dispute over unpaid…

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First Electric Vehicle Charging Station Opens in Kampala

Uganda Embraces Cleaner Transport with New Electric Charging Facility The Ugandan government…

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Ugandan Fintechs Encouraged to Embrace AI and Blockchain

Financial technology companies (Fintechs) in Uganda are being encouraged to adopt emerging…

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Global Fund Needed for Smallholder Farmers, Says Minister Tumwebaze

Uganda's Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, called on…

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Today’s Uganda Shilling Exchange Rates: Thusday, July 4, 2024

The Bank of Uganda has released the latest exchange rates for the…

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How Certification is Reshaping the Gold Industry in Africa

KAMPALA – As global markets witness a resurgence in the demand for…

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Gulu District Warns of Potential Cassava Disease Outbreak

GULU – The Gulu District Production Department has raised concerns about a…

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Uganda Shilling Showed Slight Strength Amid Limited Dollar Demand on Tuesday

KAMPALA – The Uganda shilling experienced volatility during Tuesday’s trading session but…

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Soroti Businessman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Water Pipes

A businessman from Soroti has been apprehended for allegedly stealing water pipes…

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Kampala Accountant Charged with 3.8 Billion Shilling Tax Fraud

An accountant has been charged with using a fake Tax Identification Number…

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Today’s Local News Update from Soroti – Monday 1st July 2024

Soroti City, Uganda - This past weekend saw a flurry of activity…

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