Oil & Branding: President Museveni has officially named Uganda’s export crude blend “Pearl Sweet” at the Kingfisher Development Area, linking the “sweet” tag to low sulphur content and signalling a push toward first commercial production and exports by year-end, with Kingfisher and Tilenga feeding the EACOP pipeline. Regulation & Leadership: The Petroleum Authority of Uganda is in a leadership transition as Ernest Rubondo exits after two terms, with an acting director steering the regulator while a substantive Executive Director is still pending. Mining Investment Pitch: Uganda is courting global investors at the Africa Down Under conference to unlock its estimated $4tn–$12tn mineral wealth, highlighting opportunities in gold, iron ore, graphite, rare earths, copper and cobalt. Transport Infrastructure: Moroto Municipality says road works are delayed and more expensive due to lack of specialised equipment, urging government to equip local councils or set up regional equipment centres. Mobility Shake-up: Uber has shut down ride-hailing in Nigeria and Uganda from Sept 2, while Bolt vows to stay in Nigeria and expand despite the tougher operating environment. Governance & Compliance: Parliament has launched an inquiry into digital number plate delays, saying the bottlenecks are costing Uganda over Shs4b weekly. Humanitarian Appointments: Naphtal Baguma has been appointed Secretary General/CEO of the Uganda Red Cross Society, effective March 1, 2027.