The 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
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Honoured: 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
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Science 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
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Mia 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
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Dr 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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Patrick Komaketch from the Uganda Society of Architects The Uganda Society of Architects (USA) has announced the highly anticipated construction symposium under the theme, "The Business of Construction in Uganda," scheduled to take place on 20th September 2024 at the Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala. This one-day event, running from 8:00 AM to
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Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija When Uganda concludes its fourth National Development Plan (NDPIV) in 2030, as projected by the government, there will be about 7 million people living under the poverty line. By then, it is envisaged, that Uganda will valued at 100 billion dollars in GDP terms, according to
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By John Mutebe The duty to provide water and sanitation services in a home, has traditionally been a preserve for the woman in a family. Daily chores include water collection, sanitation management and hygiene maintenance and education of the children. This prevails in modern times, especially in African countries like
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Andrew Kitamirike, Head of Operations at SEMABET Uganda (Second left) with the deadly trio of Ssali Alfa (extreme left), Saidi Kyeyune & Mustafa Kizza In a landmark development for Ugandan football, EXPRESS FC has proudly unveiled SEMABET Uganda as the official kit sponsor for the 2024/25 Uganda Premier League season. This
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The award recognizes Huawei’s outstanding contributions to enhancing cybersecurity and fostering innovation in the digital landscape of Eastern Africa. Huawei, a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has been awarded the prestigious Eastern Africa Cybersecurity Leadership and Innovation Award at the East Africa Internet
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