Are you a young entrepreneurial farmer? If you are, then the Anzisha Prize is for you! They are looking for young farmers from across the African continent who have created a positive impact in their communities. The Anzisha Prize is Africa’s biggest award for her youngest entrepreneurs, and hands out
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AEO Programme: An Opportunity For Traders To Cut Cost Of Doing Business
The cost of doing business in Uganda remains high although it is slowly declining. The World Bank’s annual ‘Doing Business report 2018: Reforming to Create Jobs’ released late last year indicates that Uganda dropped seven places to 122 in the rankings out of 190 economies, compared to 115 out of
Read MoreApplications Are Now Open For The Orange Social Venture Prize In Africa
The call for applications for the 8th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East opened Wednesday and will run through 31 May 2018, under the “Orange Social Venture Prize”. This prize, awarded by Orange, rewards innovative projects based on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) which improve the
Read MoreSomali Refugee Has Spent Shs1bn In Transforming Kisenyi Slum
Hope came in with a new sport for Kisenyi, the largest Kampala slum that has for long been notorious as a violent enclave for drug distribution and abuse, prostitution as well as all forms of thuggery. The noisy chatter, tired unplanned cribs, smelly drainage and dusty narrow roads is the signature tune
Read MoreGovernment To Embark On Sports Tourism – Minister Kiwanda
Tourism state minister Godfrey Ssuubi Kiwanda has unveiled plans of using sports to promote domestic tourism. Speaking to the press on Wednesday during the unveiling of a sports only content company, Sports Broadcasting, Kiwanda said that Uganda targets 4 million tourists next year but sports has been benchmarked as one
Read MoreApply Now!!! Opportunity For Ugandan SME Innovators To Grow Business
The International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint agency of the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) engaged in trade-related technical assistance, is implementing a programme titled " the Netherlands Trust Fund IV " (NTF IV) in partnership with the Dutch Centre for the Promotion of Imports from
Read MoreApply Now!! Applications Now Open For US$100m Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme
Africa’s largest philanthropy supporting entrepreneurship – The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is now accepting applications for business ideas that can transform Africa. To apply, complete the online application at www.application.tonyelumelufoundation.org. The deadline is midnight (WAT) on 1 March 2018. The Programme provides critical tools for business success, including: Training: 12 weeks of intensive online training
Read MoreApply Now! Massive Funding Opportunities For Agri-Based Enterprises
The U.S. African Development Foundation invites proposals for grant financing and local support, from African enterprises, cooperatives, and producer groups with innovative solutions that extend their own capabilities to increase revenues, create jobs, improve farmer incomes, and achieve sustainable market-based growth. Maximum award US $250,000. Proposals will only be accepted
Read MoreHere Is an Opportunity To Invest In Uganda’s Natural Protected Areas
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
Read MoreOne of the biggest challenges facing musicians is generating income. Gone are the days when a band could rely solely on music sales and touring to earn a living. Part of the reality of being a working musician today is the need to diversify your revenue streams. Although sales of
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