Game Store is exiting Uganda South African retailer Massmart which operates the Game Stores, has begun talks with staff on the planned closure in Kenya and Uganda after efforts to sell the business failed. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed retail giant said on Wednesday that it did not find domestic buyers
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Fort Portal Authorities Halt Construction Of Telecom Mast In Residential Area Amid Protests From Residents
A telecom mast/Courtesy photo Emmanuel Businge, the Fort Portal Deputy Resident City Commissioner in charge of the Central Division has halted the construction of a telecom mast in a residential area citing the lack of the necessary documents. He announced the decision at a meeting held at the proposed mast construction site
Read MoreAkumu who has been convicted of cyber stalking. The Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court in Kampala has found a Kenyan National Oloo Jared Akumu guilty of cyberstalking, Lady Justice Jane Francis Abodo, the Director of Public Prosecutions. The Utility Courts Chief Magistrate, Gladys Kamasanyu convicted Akumu, a resident of Uwayi
Read MoreThe New MTN Uganda CEO, Sylvia Mulinge (L) receives tools of office from the Board Chair, Charles Mbiire (L). (C) is the MTN Uganda CFO, Andrew Bugembe. The Mobile Money industry marked another milestone last month when each of the about 30 million subscribers got some interest on their mobile
Read MoreOne of the excited beneficiaries on stage after the announcement. The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) in partnership with Mastercard Foundation has awarded UGX5.9 billion as seed funding to an additional 78 Ugandan small and growing businesses through their Hi-innovator Program. This brings the total of businesses funded to 110
Read MoreMTN Uganda’s New CEO, Sylvia Mulinge Assumes Office, Promises To Further Grow The Telecom Giant
The New MTN Uganda CEO, Sylvia Mulinge at her inaugural press conference that was held at the MTN Uganda Head offices in Kampala MTN Uganda’s new Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Sylvia Mulinge has assumed office following the exit of former CEO, Wim Vanhelleputte, who was promoted to a regional executive
Read MoreThe Ministry of Internal Affairs has been asked to end the practice of charging fees on birth and death certificates. A section of lawmakers are wondering where Government expects unemployed children to get money from and why loved ones should pay for a death certificate of a loved one. The call was made by Flavia Kabahenda
Read MoreThe I&M Bank Head of Treasury, Denis Damba (in suit) cutting cake with Acacia branch team during the CSW. I&M Bank Uganda Monday joined the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s Customer Service Week, with a commitment to offer an unmatched customer experience. The Customer Service Week (CS Week) is an
Read MoreThe organizers of the awards in a group photo with the sponsors and some of the judges In a bid to boost professionalism within the marketing sector, Evolve Africa has unveiled the Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards 2022 with the aim of recognizing excellence in business growth through marketing. According to Evolve Africa,
Read MoreKenya’s imports from Uganda were valued at USD 305.2 million in 2021 Kenya will be selling its key export products in Uganda during the ongoing Uganda International Trade Fair that will run from 3rd to 10th October 2022. The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) charged with promotion of exports and country
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