Stanbic Bank has been recognized as the Best Bank in Uganda at the 2018 Euromoney Awards. The Euromoney Awards for excellence are the world’s most prestigious and respected banking and capital markets accolades that recognize institutions bringing the highest level of expertise, service and innovation in the global financial industry.
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By Peter Abaanabasazi Hoima Police in Hoima are holding 12 suspects including a top businessman in the connection to the rampant theft of livestock in Bunyoro region. The suspects are Frank Tumwine, 29, Dan Namara, residents of Buseruka sub-county in Hoima district, Karebu Rwomushana, 36, a resident of Kiryandongo district,
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The Tanzanian government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to research organisation Twaweza to explain why legal action should not be taken against it for allegedly conducting a survey without a permit. In a letter, the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (Costech) wants Twaweza to state why it should not
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The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Open Minds Forum is underway at the UMA show grounds in the capital, Kampala. Thousands of youths are attending the conference held under the theme: "SKILLING UGANDA'S YOUTH WITH FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE AND A MINDSET FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS. URA boss, Doris Akol and a host of
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The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga will tomorrow rule on whether the public should or shouldn’t continue paying Social Media and Mobile Money taxes as government prepares to amend the Excise Duty Amendment Act 2018. This is after Prime Minister, Ruhakana Rugunda Wednesday revealed that Government is in the process
Read MoreThe Boko Haram insurgency in North East Nigeria and neighbouring countries of Cameroon, Chad and Niger, has left over 10 million people displaced NEW YORK, United States of America, July 11, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Madame President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I commend the Security Council for focusing its attention
Read MoreDuring the visit, the experts met representatives of Government, business, and civil society to discuss opportunities and challenges GENEVA, Switzerland, July 11, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The United Nations Working Group on business and human rights is urging the authorities in Kenya to turn ideals set out in the 2010
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Fresh details have emerged as to why Britain’s Commonwealth Development Cooperation Group (CDC) that owns nearly 10% shareholding in dfcu Bank is quitting at this critical stage. Sources say CDC isn’t happy with the decisions taken by the bank’s board and top management. For example, it is claimed that CDC
Read MoreBritish Ship HMS ARGYLL Visits Alexandria in boost to UK-Egyptian Naval Cooperation CAIRO, Egypt, July 11, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- HMS Argyll of the British Royal Navy is currently visiting the Alexandria Naval Base to facilitate discussions between senior Egyptian and UK Naval Officers about future cooperation, including training exercises
Read MoreHarriett Baldwin, Minister of State for Africa, has welcomed the Joint Declaration of Peace and Friendship between Ethiopia and Eritrea LONDON, United Kingdom, July 11, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Commenting on the Joint Declaration of Peace and Friendship between Ethiopia and Eritrea signed on 9 July, Minister of State for
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