Commercial Banks and Microfinance Institutions are yet to to officially hear about the 200 billion shillings for lending out money meant to rescue small enterprises that were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic which was commissioned early last week. A check at two government-owned financial institutions and one private bank showed
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Government will not allow people who are not vaccinated against covid-19 to operate in the city come January 2022. The state minister for Kampala and metropolitan affairs, Kabuye Kyofatogabye made the announcement in Kikuubo - the city's wholesale hub - today. He repeatedly sounded the ultimatum in bioth English and
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TotalEnergies head of HR and Corporate Affairs Charity Ekudu at the launch of the Startupper challenge in Kampala Following the success of the first two editions, TotalEnergies has relaunched the 3rd edition of the Startupper of the Year Challenge in 32 countries of the African continent. During the previous edition,
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President Museveni addresses the Tanzania-Uganda Oil and Gas Symposium, Sunday as Host President Suluhu Hassan Looks on The private sector, specifically those in businesses relating to the oil and gas industry want the governments of Uganda and Tanzania to lift some of their national laws that might hinder companies from
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Despite a growing number of countries imposing flight bans on southern African nations due to concerns over the new Omicron variant, World Health Organization (WHO) urges countries to follow science and the International Health Regulations. In a statement, the organization warns that travel bans may play a role in slightly
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Samuel Kyomukama (R), Head of enforcement at National Drugs Authority and other enforcement teams after their operation in Greater Masaka Fifteen drug dealers in the Greater Masaka sub-region are in trouble for illegally operating pharmacies. They were arrested by the National Drugs Authority-NDA during their week-long compliance and enforcement operation conducted
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The Coca-Cola system in Uganda has today unveiled the Real magic brand philosophy and platform that invites everyone to celebrate the real magic of humanity. The Real Magic platform includes a new design identity for the Coke Trademark which includes Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar anchored by a fresh expression
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Lawyer Male Mabirizi On 25th October 2021, an application was filed by Male H. Mabirizi Kiwanuka (the applicant) seeking judicial review orders against the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) decision to approve the MTN Uganda prospectus, in respect to its Initial Public Offer (IPO) of 4,477,808,848 ordinary shares to the public
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Activists addressing journalists The Ministry of Finance and Bank of Uganda should review the conditions attached to the Shs200bn relief funds meant to cushion Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) from the shock of the pandemic. The call has been made by a section of civil society groups. It should
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Electoral Commission Acting Spokesperson, Paul Bukenya The nomination of candidates to contest in Local Government Councils By-elections will be conducted starting today, Monday 29th November 2021. According to Electoral Commission Acting Spokesperson, Paul Bukenya, the nominations will be conducted at the respective District/City headquarters, in those electoral areas where the
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