Ebola Response & Trade: G7 leaders and the EU pledged support as DR Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak deepens, with calls for stronger cross-border screening and coordinated action; Uganda’s VP Jessica Alupo urged countries to lift “improper” travel restrictions, saying Uganda has contained the outbreak. Transport & Jobs: Uganda’s delayed digital number plates under the ITMS are holding up vehicle acquisition, leaving newly imported cars and fleets stuck in bonded warehouses despite owners paying Shs600,000–Shs700,000. Animal Health & Farmers’ Costs: Uganda launched compulsory Foot-and-Mouth disease vaccination every six months, with farmers paying Shs8,000 per cattle/pig dose and Shs4,000 per goat/sheep dose while government covers logistics and surveillance. Power & Industry Growth: World Bank and AfDB’s Mission 300 says it has connected 50m+ people to electricity across 40 countries, accelerating electrification that can boost businesses and services. Construction & Finance: Kenya’s JILK Construction lost a bid to stop Diageo’s Sh340bn EABL stake sale, with court ruling no link to the company’s claims. Aviation Market: Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority reviewed 15 air service licence applications as Ebola-related travel disruptions continue to reshape demand. Agri-Investment: Uganda’s budget boosts agro-industrialisation with Shs2.26tn, aiming to strengthen agriculture’s role in jobs and manufacturing inputs. Digital Commerce: MTN MoMo launched a shopping campaign promoting Market by MoMo e-commerce and delivery across Uganda.