Ebola Update: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged past 6,000 confirmed cases with deaths at 2,911, spreading across about 60 health zones and straining response efforts amid insecurity. Banking & Growth Finance: Uganda’s banks say they need new funding models to help finance the country’s $500b tenfold growth plan, with the challenge shifting toward capital markets, development finance and longer-term patient capital. Mining Regulation: Uganda has imposed a one-month moratorium on new mineral licences and exploration rights to reset oversight, curb speculative claims and align mining with value-add goals. Tax Digitisation: Cabinet has approved using the National Identification Number (NIN) as the default Tax Identification Number (TIN) to streamline compliance and tackle tax evasion. Green Enterprise Funding: The EU commits about Shs29b to boost Uganda’s green businesses through UGEFA Phase II, expanding loan access for SMEs via partner banks. Digital Infrastructure Investment: WIOCC secures $300m from AFC and Vision Invest to expand open-access digital infrastructure across Africa. Court & Business Climate: Parliament’s Deputy Speaker Tayebwa tells investors to comply with tax rules and localise supply chains. Health Tech: Government plans to integrate AI into healthcare to improve diagnosis and disease management as digital services expand. Crime & Fraud: Police arrest 16 over a fake gold scam linked to a Dubai businessman, including four police officers. Oil Activism: 10 anti-oil activists are charged with being a nuisance after alleged protests, with bail hearing set for later this month. Inflation Watch: UBOS reports Kampala high-income households saw inflation rise to 4.9% year-on-year, driven by information and communication costs and alcohol/tobacco.