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SchoolPay: How A Home-Built Digital School Management & Payments Platform Has Eliminated The Back-To-School School Fees Queues

BusinessFocus Reporter September 28, 2023September 28, 20230

Charity Atukwatsa Mutagamba (Seated, left-right), the CEO, Fincom Technologies Ltd, George Mutekanga, the Assistant Commissioner In Charge Of Private Schools And Institutions at the Ministry of Education and Sports, Mathias Kamugasho, Managing Director, Service Cops Ltd together with company staff. SchoolPay, a digital school management and payments platform, is a brainchild

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Court Gives Byarugaba Green Light To Challenge Successor’s Appointment

BusinessFocus Reporter September 27, 20230

Former NSSF MD Richard Byarugaba with his lawyer Anthony Bazira (right) at Court. The High Court has granted Richard Byarugaba, the former Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) permission to amend his petition. He seeks to challenge the appointment of Patrick Ayota, whom he accuses of being

Sports Focus

East Africa Pamoja Wins Bid To Host 2027 AFCON

BusinessFocus Reporter September 27, 20230

The East Africa Pamoja consortium, comprising Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, has been awarded the privilege of hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) made the announcement following a CAF executive committee meeting in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday afternoon. The

Entertainment News

Fally Ipupa Jets In Tomorrow For Double Concert

BusinessFocus Reporter September 27, 20230

Fresh from winning the Best Video of the year award at the 2023 International African Voice awards, Congolese entertainer Fally Ipupa (pictured) is on his way to rock Ugandans at two shows in Arua and Kampala cities, on Friday September 29th, and Sunday October 1st respectively. According to the double

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National Science Week Returns With Emphasis On Socio-Economic Transformation

BusinessFocus Reporter September 27, 2023September 27, 20230

STI Minister, Dr. Monica Musenero while addressing the press this morning at the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat in Naguru, Kampala. The Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat has announced National Science Week 2023. This year's Science Week will be held between November 6, 2023, and November 11, 2023. While presiding

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CNOOC Uganda Celebrates Academic Excellence In Grand Send-Off Ceremony For Scholarship Beneficiaries

BusinessFocus Reporter September 27, 20230

Liu Xiangdong (2nd Right), President of CNOOC Uganda Limited with some of the beneficiaries CNOOC Uganda Limited, a key player in Uganda's oil and gas sector, held a prestigious send-off ceremony to celebrate the achievements of its International Scholarship Program beneficiaries. The event marked a significant milestone in the journey of

Analysis & Opinions Entrepreneurship

Why Government Bailout Is Needed For Investors Burdened By Unjust Debt

BusinessFocus Reporter September 27, 20230

Aya’s Pearl of Africa Hotel In recent years, Uganda has witnessed the rise of a pressing issue that threatens not only individual investors but also the overall health of the economy. A growing number of investors are grappling with insurmountable debt, largely resulting from the unethical practices of financial institutions

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Over 400 Arsenal Fans in Amuru Battling Stomach Complications After Celebratory Meal

BusinessFocus Reporter September 27, 20230

Football teams getting ready for a match in Pece stadium. Over 400 supporters of the English premier side, Arsenal sports club, in Amuru district, are battling stomach complications after consuming food suspected to have been laced with poison. The affected fans experienced severe stomach pains and diarrhea shortly after eating

Analysis & Opinions Entrepreneurship

Empowering Women In Business: The Rising Woman Campaign Is a Beacon of Progress

BusinessFocus Reporter September 27, 20230

By Ruth Asasira – Head, Women in Business – dfcu Bank In the dynamic landscape of business in Uganda, the role of women is increasingly taking centre stage. It's a transformational journey marked by grit, resilience, and remarkable success stories. As we explore this landscape, one initiative stands out as

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Insurers Not Doing Enough To Satisfy Customers -Report

BusinessFocus Reporter September 26, 20230

A new study of the insurance industry in Uganda has revealed persistent continued dishonesty as well as withholding vital information by practitioners, a major source of public mistrust. The Policyholder Satisfaction Survey that was conducted this year courtesy of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) revealed that between 33 and 42