Innovation in business and public service processes is a vital catalyst for better and sustainable economic growth. However, most Ugandan businesses and public bodies are yet to fully embrace the culture of innovation to match acceptable global standards. To stimulate innovation in business and service delivery, Brainchild Burson-Marsteller, a public
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dfcu Bank has made a contribution of Shs75 million towards the refurbishment of a three-classroom block at Nakivubo Blue Primary School. This is part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility Program. The school is currently managed by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and has over 1,000 students from the
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Emirates, one of the world’s leading airlines has appointed Puneet Kohli as the new Country Manager for Uganda. Kohli, who was previously the airline’s Sales Manager in Qatar, took up his appointment earlier this month in Kampala. He will be responsible for Emirates’ overall business in Uganda, overseeing sales and
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After graduating from Makerere University with a Bachelor’s degree in Development Policy Science and Management, Betty Namisango Nakiyuuni didn’t have to look for a job because she was already working for a top company. But her entrepreneurship spirit couldn’t allow her remain employed; she quit the job and started a
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Stanbic Bank Uganda says it is ready to play a major role in Uganda’s nascent oil and gas sector by financing oil related activities. To harness the opportunities the oil and gas sector presents, Stanbic Bank in collaboration with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC) on Friday
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Fifteen (15) young African entrepreneurs have emerged as finalists from a field of more than 800 applicants for the seventh annual Anzisha Prize, Africa's premier award for her youngest entrepreneurs. Supported by African Leadership Academy (ALA) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the Anzisha Prize celebrates and cultivates the next
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The Speaker of Parliament of Uganda, Rebecca Kadaga has urged African legislators and the continent’s leaders to rank matters of youth high on their agenda. She said that in a world of adult concerns, young people are often overlooked and this affects the youth as well as economies and societies
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Total and CNOOC Limited have confirmed their support for the 3rd Uganda International Oil & Gas Summit (UIOGS) 2017, partnering as lead sponsors and co-hosts to the event when it returns 27-28th September at the Hotel Serena, Kampala. Hosted in 2016 by President Yoweri K Museveni alongside Minister of Energy
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Uganda Breweries Limited, through its premium brand, Guinness, on Wednesday announced its renewed commitment towards the sport of rugby in Uganda. In partnership with the Uganda Rugby Union, Guinness has announced a contribution of Shs200m to the Uganda National Sevens team. [caption id="attachment_3438" align="aligncenter" width="602"] Uganda Breweries Head of Beer,
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The Ugandan government has said public servants without National Identification Numbers (NINs) will not receive their wages beginning August, 2017. In a letter dated August7, 2017 addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Service, Keith Muhakanizi, the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury at Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic
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