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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South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) Monday selected Cyril Ramaphosa to succeed President Jacob Zuma as the party’s leader. The country’s deputy president defeated former cabinet minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Zuma’s ex-wife, after a marathon voting process. Ramaphosa is in a strong position to become president in 2019 polls. Ramaphosa
Read MoreUgandan Among 7 African Teachers Named In The Top 50 Shortlist For $1m Global Teacher Prize
Seven teachers from five African countries have been included in the top 50 shortlist for the Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize 2018. Now in its fourth year, the US$1 million (Shs3.6bn) award is the largest prize of its kind. Catherine Nakabugo from Uganda, Ayodele Odeogbola and Itodo Anthony from Nigeria,
Read MoreUgandan Innovator Wins Shs180m Top Africa Entrepreneurship Award
A Ugandan innovator has won a top Africa innovation award, walking away with US$50,000 (Shs180.49m). Geoffrey Ssekatawa, the founder of Brent Technologies, a lubricant collection and recycling company was 12 winners of the African Entrepreneurship Award 2017 supported by AfriBMCE Bank of Africa. In its 3rd edition, African Entrepreneurship Award
Read MoreThe French Ambassador to Uganda, Stephanie Rivoal has warned Ugandans against unnecessary expenditures, noting that the country can’t develop without a strong savings culture. “Uganda is one of the countries with the lowest savings culture in the word,” Rivoal said, “Ugandans like spending. Majority working class [people] don’t save; only
Read MoreExpert Opinion: Think Twice Before Pulling Out Your Wallet This Christmas Season
By Livingstone Mukasa You could well say I am not a festivity person. Periods like Birthdays, wedding anniversaries and thanksgivings bring me apprehension, but the Christmas season is here, so I have to behave. As a country that celebrates consumerism and show offs (we should work to change this), Christmas
Read MoreKCB Bank Uganda has trained potential banking agents in preparation for the roll out of agency banking services to Ugandans. According to Michael Ssekyondwa, the KCB Agency and Digital Finance Manager, the bank is expecting to officially start agency banking services early next year. “We have taken a lot of
Read MoreFirms and individuals who own idle land risk losing the properties upon the expiry of their lease terms, reports the Daily Nation. This follows the publication of new regulations that seek to tighten the noose on speculators who drive up prices. The Land (Extension and Renewal of Leases) Rules 2017
Read MoreTwo Ugandan Innovators Set To Win Top Africa Entrepreneurship Award
Two Ugandans are among the 40 finalists from 19 countries set to win top Africa Entrepreneurship Award. This is after BMCE Bank of Africa announced the launch of the final phase of the 3rd African Entrepreneurship Awards. Devised and developed by the Group, the initiative provides support for African entrepreneurs,
Read MoreBy Nikki Summers The summer holidays are fast approaching and businesses in Kenya and the world at large are either gearing up for their busiest time of year, or their quietest, depending on their location and industry. No matter which camp you fall into, there are a few things you
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