A few Ugandans have built multi-million and billion dollar empires in industries as diverse as agriculture, food, construction, energy and distribution and earned multi-million dollar fortunes to boot. Their names don’t ring with the African public, and you’ve probably never heard about them before, but they are very successful —
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We’ve all been there. You’ve set a goal, and after a few weeks into your new routine, the shine has started to wear off. It’s getting a little harder to climb that hill. But it’s important to remember that not only are you not alone, but seriously successful people, like
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By: Dr Harnet Bokrezio Are you an African Diaspora on holiday in your home country this festive season? Have thought of investing home but fear the many challenges of doing business in Africa? It is not a secret that that there are issues like corruption, conflict, and power cuts that
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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
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The richest people on earth became $1 trillion richer in 2017, more than four times last year’s gain, as stock markets shrugged off economic, social and political divisions to reach record highs, reports Bloomberg. The 23 percent increase on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a daily ranking of the world’s 500 richest people,
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The survival of Kenya based Uchumi Supermarket #ticker:UCHUM will be determined by two things — how fast the retailer secures the signature of a strategic investor as well as a buyer for its 20-acre Kasarani land, reports the Daily Nation. The retailer has had a tough past 12 months, with
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Great quotes can be inspirational and motivational. You can use quotes to help guide your decisions in life, work and love. Here are 50 of the best inspirational quotes to motivate you: Nothing is impossible; the word itself says “I’m possible”! —Audrey Hepburn I’ve learned that people will forget what you said,
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During this time of year, many of us are thinking about the goals we want to achieve or the habits we want to start or stop. However, change is hard, and it can be a discouraging effort, particularly when we don’t get the results we want. However, the mere act
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For bond investors, Africa’s been a happy hunting ground this year. Its local-currency and dollar securities easily outperformed those of emerging markets overall as investors piled into a continent offering high yields and starting to recover from the commodity bust of three years ago. Africa Outperforms African bonds have returned
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A new solar company, Mwafrika Solar has launched in Uganda with promise to shake the energy sector. Speaking at the launch event held at Selas House in Bugoloobi on Wednesday, Peter Mubanda, the Executive Director at Mwafrika Solar said that they started the company to get involved in providing solutions
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