Despite the booming economy and low unemployment, only 29% of Americans consider themselves financially healthy. That means the vast majority of U.S. individuals aren’t prepared if and when another recession sets in. “If you look at what comprises financial health it’s things like more income coming in than going out,
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The Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) in partnership with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is hosting the Regional Cyber Drill for Africa here in Kampala to raise cyber security consciousness in Africa. The cyber drill serves to enhance communication and incident response capabilities of the participants, as well as to
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Tanzania's Arts and Information Minister Harrison Mwakyembe has dismissed a new song by rapper Roma Mkatoliki (pictured) which criticises the government, saying the musician "lacks the academic credentials" to question state policies. "You can criticise but you should have the knowledge and education to qualify to be a critic. You
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If you follow news about Africa, it’s easy to find disheartening headlines about the continent’s struggles. But those stories do not paint a complete picture. Every day, I read encouraging news about African entrepreneurs and business leaders who are making a positive impact. A few examples: • Kola Karim’s Shoreline
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Tullow Uganda Managing Director, Jimmy Mugerwa has been transferred to London based head office as Tullow Group’s Corporate Head of Infrastructure and Organisation, the company said in a press statement. This is a newly created role which according to the release is advisory, but Mugerwa will also be responsible for
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Last night the Jack Ma Foundation hosted its first annual Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative grand finale awarding $1 million (Shs3.6bn) in prize money to 10 entrepreneurs from across Africa. The ANPI is a flagship initiative of the Jack Ma Foundation, created by China’s richest man, Jack Ma after his first
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Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Limited (CiplaQCIL) has flagged off the first consignment of anti-malarial drugs to Rwanda as part of the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI). The company was awarded the PMI contract several months ago to manufacture and supply malaria treatments (Artemether Lumefantrine) to African countries and those outside Africa
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Property mogul, Sudhir Ruparelia, the proprietor of Ruparelia Group of Companies has been elected a Trustee of the Indian Association Uganda. Sudhir was elected during a function held at the Association’s offices in Kampala on Sunday. Shortly after being elected, Sudhir told friends and followers: “Friends, today I was elected
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It is not often that communications service providers and their regulator jointly subject themselves to public questioning regarding service delivery. The Communications Consumer Parliament in Lira Town last Friday provided this rare opportunity. As the more than three hundred people who turned up at Margaritha Palace Hotel can testify, the
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Saudi Arabia has placed a preliminary valuation on state oil company Aramco of between $1.6tn (£1.22tn) and $1.7tn. The company has published an updated prospectus for its initial public offering (IPO), seeking more than $25bn for the sale of 1.5% of its shares. That would make it potentially the world's
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