By Christopher Burke Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are critical drivers of economic growth. SMEs are usually more efficient, flexible and dynamic than larger enterprises. Smaller enterprises can be more innovative and responsive to market needs and generally enjoy closer relationships with clients. Definitions of SMEs vary around the world.
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Nandutu and her lawyer Caleb Alaka at the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala. The High Court in Kampala has for the fifth time failed to start the hearing of the case in which State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agness Nandutu is implicated in the diversion of iron sheets meant for vulnerable
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Trade Ministry PS, Geraldine Ssali. The permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Industries and Cooperatives, Geraldine Ssali has said the Shs400M that Parliament is accusing her Ministry of spending to transport documents from Kampala to Entebbe as the Ministry was preparing to vacate Farmers’ House for renovations is exaggerated. It should
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Uganda has emerged as the fastest-growing source of diaspora dollars flowing into Kenya. FILE PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK Uganda has emerged as the fastest growing source of diaspora dollars flowing into Kenya at a time the remittances from top global sources are slowing down on inflationary pressures squeezing earnings for citizens
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CNOOC’s rig drilling an oil well The Government of Uganda is struggling to attract financiers for the oil refinery project. The Government says that there a number of "outstanding aspects, including mobilisation of financing for the project." In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, said
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Huawei has shown up in full force for MWC Shanghai 2023, with their activities all falling under their theme of "GUIDE to the Intelligent World". This year, the company's activities include an experiential tour that takes audiences to multiple cities to learn about their technology and business, as well as
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Seven Primary School headteachers in Luwero district are in trouble for failing to account for 30 million Shillings under the Universal Primary Education programme. The said money was released by the government in the 2020/21 financial year to purchase scholastic materials, handle emergency expenditures, facilitate co-curricular activities, administration and school
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Early on Sunday morning, there were rumors over the social media alleging that veteran economist, Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba (pictured), had been appointed as the Governor, Bank of Uganda. Prof. Nuwagaba is also an International Consultant On Economic Transformation. According to the 'rumor', President Yoweri Museveni who also doubles as the
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President Museveni has signed into law the Traffic and Road Safety Amendment Act 2023, increasing the fine for motorists driving beyond the prescribed speed limit, from Shs200,000 to Shs2M. This was revealed by Speaker Among o her twitter handle, where she announced that the President had signed into law six
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NSSF Acting Managing DirectorPatrick Ayota and Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs Barbara Arimi enjoy yoga session at the NSSF Kampala Hills Run held at the Kololo Grounds. The National Social Security Fund has collected over 948 million shillings from the 2023 edition of the seven hills run. The Seven
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