MSFA/RC Hon. John Mulimba wished on behalf of the Government of Uganda to welcome you to this press briefing session in preparation to holding the second South Africa-Uganda trade and investment summit which is scheduled to take place from 7^th -8^th September 2023 at Speke Resort, Munyonyo. The first edition of the Uganda – South Africa Investment and Trade Summit was held in February 2023 in Pretoria- South Africa, and was addressed by both their Excellences, President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The two agreed to work together to improve the business operating environment between the two countries including addressing all challenges affecting the private sector.