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Do you want to invest in Uganda’s natural protected areas? The Government of the Republic of Uganda has recognized the increasing opportunity for responsible investment to support the protection and management of natural assets by unlocking financing and partnerships through inviting conservation-motivated investors to help build a ‘nature-based economy’. According

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Airtel Launches 4GLTE Technology As Competition For Data Market Intensifies

Richard Kamya September 22, 2017September 22, 20170

Airtel Uganda Friday morning announced the launch of its 4GLTE mobile telecommunications technology, a move that will up competition for the data market in Uganda's telecoms industry. The announcement was made during a press briefing held at theKampala Serena Hotel and attended by the Minister of ICT, Frank Tumwebaze and

Banking News

Fears As Central Bank of Kenya Delays New Currency Issuance

Richard Kamya September 21, 2017September 21, 20170

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) remains unclear on when it will roll out the new-look currency as stipulated in law amid mounting legal concerns on the delay. The Daily Nation reports that CBK governor Patrick Njoroge on Tuesday did not explain the delay nor provide time-lines on the expected

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Dangote: Africa To Become World’s Food Basket

Richard Kamya September 21, 20170

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote told investors "Agriculture, agriculture, agriculture. Africa will become the food basket of the world." In a packed room at the headquarters of global law firm Shearman and Sterling LLC high level business leaders and international diplomats invited by the Corporate Council for Africa to hear

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Why World’s Central Banks Can’t Ignore The Bitcoin Boom

Richard Kamya September 18, 2017February 22, 20200

The world’s central banks can’t sit back and ignore the growth in cryptocurrencies as it could pose a risk to the stability of the financial system, according to the Bank for International Settlements. It said central banks will need to figure out whether to issue a digital currency and what

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StanChart, MTN Partner To Ease Banking In Uganda

Richard Kamya September 15, 20170

Standard Chartered Bank (StanChart) and MTN Uganda Limited have signed an agreement to allow MTN Mobile Money collections for Corporate and Business clients directly into their Standard Chartered Bank accounts on a real time basis.This solution is dubbed Straight2Bank Wallet Collections and will be delivered through the Bank’s Straight2Bankelectronic banking

News

‘Siemens Collaboration With Uganda Progressing Positively’

Richard Kamya September 13, 2017September 13, 20170

Siemens has made positive strides in collaboration with the Ugandan government and key stakeholders to identify opportunities to support some of the country’s immediate and long-term energy and infrastructure ambitions. Speaking at the opening panel at Future Energy Uganda on Wednesday, Sabine Dall’Omo, CEO of Siemens Southern and Eastern Africa

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MTN, NSSF Ink Deal To Ease Social Security Payments

Richard Kamya September 12, 20170

MTN Uganda and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) on Tuesday announced a partnership that enables payment of social security contributions using Mobile Money. The partnership enables NSSF members on the NSSF Voluntary Membership Plan as well as small and medium sized entities to conveniently make payments using MTN Mobile

PHOTOS: Mongers Clinch 5th Leg Of National Rugby Sevens Series

Richard Kamya September 12, 20170

Makerere University Rugby Grounds played host to the 5th Leg of the 2017 Guinness National Rugby Sevens series over the weekend. With the Kobs seeking to seal their title defence, it was to turn out to be a weekend for the Entebbe Mongers. [caption id="attachment_4311" align="aligncenter" width="602"] Action during Heathens

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Five Teachers Leave For USA Education Under EADB Sponsorship

Richard Kamya September 8, 20170

The East African Development Bank (EADB) Friday held two farewell events at the Serena Hotel, Nairobi and Kampala, for winners of this year’s education scholarships under the EADB/AAI STEM scholarship programme. The winners of the prominent scholarship are: Edward Mureka, (Kenya), Barnabas Wafula, (Kenya), Denish Akuom (Kenya), Chris Mbae, (Kenya)

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Here Is an Opportunity To Invest In Uganda’s Natural Protected Areas