William Kayongo, Head – Enterprise Banking, dfcu Bank In a significant step toward transforming Uganda’s business landscape, dfcu Bank has launched a new lending campaign aimed at empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country. With over 60 years of heritage as a development finance institution, dfcu has been a driving
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Uganda Baati Showcases Innovative Cold Room Storage Solution At 5th Bi-Annual Private Sector CEO Forum Retreat
Uganda Baati, a member of the Safal Group and one of Uganda's leading building solutions providers has showcased its new-age and innovative cold room storage solution, the Safcool, at the 5th Bi-Annual Private Sector CEO Forum retreat at Serena Hotel, Kampala on September 13-14, 2024. The event, officiated by H.E Yoweri Kaguta
Read MoreUBL officials at the relaunch of the highly anticipated Johnnie Walker Blue Club On Saturday September 14, Uganda Breweries Ltd (UBL) hosted several industry captains and business moguls as they relaunched the highly anticipated Johnnie Walker Blue Club. The landmark event, held at the picturesque Pineapple Bay Island, a premier venue known
Read MoreFarmers, coffee dealers and nursery operators from the greater Masaka sub region have tasked Parliament to withdraw the proposal to mainstream Uganda Coffee Development Authority-UCDA into the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). During a regional stakeholders’ consultation engagement by members of the Buganda Parliamentary Caucus held at
Read MoreThe Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), is ready to commence installation of digitalized number plates on private vehicles. ITMS is a Russian company procured by government to install number plates. The company started with government public vehicles and motorcycles. Fixing the plates on private vehicles is expected to start in
Read MoreThe African freelance workforce is growing rapidly, driven by a young, dynamic population and increased access to digital platforms, tools, and global markets. Recognizing this trend, the Innovation Village in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, Qraft Academy and Bakash Media Foundation organized its inaugural Freelancer Summit under the theme ‘Unlocking the
Read MoreHonoured: George Arodi George Arodi, the Business Head at Uganda Baati Limited, has been honored with a prestigious accolade in the CEO Today Africa Awards 2024. Arodi, a veteran with over 28 years of experience in the steel sector within Eastern Africa, was recognized for his exceptional leadership and results-driven
Read MoreScience teachers during a press conference on pay rise in 2022. They are reportedly opting for early retirement which is enticed by retirement benefits that exceed the current salaries of arts teachers. Amidst the recent substantial pay raise for science teachers, there are reportedly opting for early retirement which is
Read MoreMia Beers, the USAID deputy assistant to the administrator launching the Uganda Global Food Security Strategy plan in Lira District Leaders and farmers in the Lango and Acholi sub-region want the Uganda Global Food Security Strategy plan to address prices of seeds and markets for agricultural produce. The U.S. government
Read MoreDr Suruma wants oil revenue used for social protection, similar to Gadaffi style Senior Presidential Advisor Prof. Ezra Suruma has advised the government to review the Parish Development model which, he describes as a good but mishandled project. The former Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and Makerere University
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