The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Janat Mukwaya has called for a review of the staffing composition within the International Labour Organsiation (ILO) to reflect the organisation’s diversity in nature. “The universal nature of the ILO should be better reflected in staff composition through a renewed commitment
Read MoreBusinessFocus Reporter
dfcu Bank on Friday rolled out its Investment Club App, simplifying the day to day management of the group savings by providing a real-time view of all financial activities. The App will help with tracking contributions, managing group lending and collections; effective reporting and general administration anytime, anywhere. The App
Read MoreUS President Donald Trump has told ministers from Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan that he will "cut the ribbon" at the inauguration of the controversial Grand Renaissance Dam when it is completed, an Ethiopian minister says. Sileshi Bekele, Ethiopia's minister for water and irrigation, said Mr Trump made the comments during
Read MoreThe implementation of Digital Tax Stamps Solution by government through Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) stands in jeopardy after the tax boday was accsued of fraduently awarding the contract Manufacturers and consumers of beverages have since petitioned Parliament calling for halting of the implementation of digital tax stamps rolled out on
Read MoreThe US has said it is disappointed at the failure of South Sudan's leaders to agree to form a power-sharing government. The Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Tibor Nagy, questioned whether President Salva Kiir and his rival Riek Machar are the right people to lead the peace process.
Read MoreOur continent is hurtling towards an uncertain future that is being shaped by the forces of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It's too early to tell how exactly the confluence of rapid change and exponential technological advances will play out. But this much is clear: change will be constant and widespread.
Read More20 Women Entrepreneurs Defend Their Business Proposals Under ‘Rising Woman’ Initiative
A total of 20 Women entrepreneurs have successfully made it to the list of the top 20businesses in the running for the ‘Rising Woman’ initiative Awards. Three (3) winners will be selected from this shortlist to receive Awards and cash prizes totalling to UGX 30m. The top 10 finalists will
Read MoreFor Southern Africa, Climate Change Is Real As Prolonged Droughts Are Creating Food Shortages
Southern Africa is feeling the effects of climate change. The United Nations is reporting that prolonged droughts there and across the continent have led to food shortages, which will impact 45 million people. Farming is prone to climate change as both livestock and crops are reactive to changes in temperatures
Read MoreKenya is mulling giving citizenship to wealthy investors in a new push to enhance Direct Foreign Investment (FDI) flows, the country’s investment promotion agency said on Wednesday, Business Daily reports. High net worth investors, whose enterprises are appraised to have high impact on new jobs and exports earnings, will be
Read MoreIn a bid to enhance the growth of startups in Africa and beyond, Kafeero Foundation, a social Enterprise organisation has organised a symposium dubbed "Power the Next" that will bring onboard different startups aimed at providing a platform to support young business minds to nurture their business ideas to the
Read More