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Q&A: PSFU Boss Asiimwe Emphasizes Need For Small Businesses To Formalize To Benefit From COVID-19 Stimulus Package

Francis Otucu April 20, 20220

PSFU Executive Director, Stephen Asiimwe Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) acknowledges that businesses were hit hardest during the two- year Covid-19 lockdown. However, with the recent full reopening of the economy, PSFU Executive Director, Stephen Asiimwe (SA), says that there is hope with discussions going on to have businesses supported. In an

Q&A: EFC MD Reveals How ‘Simbula’ Loans Will Help Entrepreneurs Recover From Covid-19

Taddewo William Senyonyi April 11, 2022April 11, 20220

Shem Kakembo, the Managing Director at EFC Uganda Limited EFC Uganda Limited (MDI) - Uganda’s fastest-growing microfinance institution has rolled out a campaign dubbed “SIMBULA LOANS NE EFC.’’ The campaign is focused on enhancing the institution’s commitment of contributing to Uganda’s development and economic stability through key drivers like financial

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Dfcu 2021 Results: Facts Behind The Figures

BusinessFocus Reporter April 11, 2022April 11, 20220

Mathias Katamba, Chief Executive Officer at dfcu Bank DFCU Limited announced a net profit of Shs 9.3 billion in 2021, down from Shs24.07bn recorded in 2020. According to to the results, dfcu’s total assets reduced to Shs3.13 trillion, down from Shs3.49 trillion recorded in 2020. The figures further show that

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DFCU Bank’s Rising Woman Winner Sandra Ejang Tips Women Entrepreneurs

BusinessFocus Reporter March 30, 2022March 30, 20220

dfcu Bank in partnership with Daily Monitor and Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) are running a program dubbed ‘Rising Woman’ that is aimed at recognizing, celebrating, and promoting a culture of mentorship among women in business. Sandra Ejang, the winner of Season 2 of ‘Rising Woman’ Season II from 2020, shares

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Interview: Why ‘It’s Win-Win With a Dfcu Salary Loan’

BusinessFocus Reporter March 25, 20220

Miranda Bageine Musoke_Head Personal and Business Banking dfcu Bank dfcu Bank recently launched an unsecured salary loan campaign designed to respond to customers who may need a quick financial boost with a quick turnaround time for personal use. Dubbed “It’s Win-Win with a dfcu Salary Loan”, the campaign is set to run for

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Uganda Airlines Concludes Feasibility Studies On London, India, Goma & Lubumbashi Routes As National Carrier Moves To Expand Network

Taddewo William Senyonyi March 22, 2022March 22, 20220

Jennifer Bamuturaki, the Ag. CEO at Uganda Airlines Uganda Airlines has completed feasibility studies on a number of routes the National Carrier plans to fly to. Some of the routes in question include Mumbai in India, London in United Kingdom, Goma and Lubumbashi (both in the Democratic Republic of Congo). Owing to the

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Female Bolt Driver: E-Hailing Gave Me The Financial Freedom I Desperately Needed

BusinessFocus Reporter March 8, 20220

As Uganda joins the rest of the world on 8 th March 2022 to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), women have been urged to get out of their comfort zones and take up the challenge of competing for available jobs that will earn a decent income and allow them to

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Retired Politician Settles Into Farming, Says You Need To Build Stamina To Make Money

Francis Otucu March 4, 2022March 4, 20220

John Baptist Okello Okello is growing vegetables including cabbages for commercial purposes Retired politician, John Baptist Okello Okello, has settled into farming – making way for young politicians to take up political offices. Okello Okello was Member of Parliament for Dokolo North County and LCV Chairperson for Dokolo district. However, he called it quits

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Q&A: UCDA MD Reveals How The Authority Intends To Make Uganda Coffee More Competitive, Profitable

Taddewo William Senyonyi February 7, 2022February 7, 20220

Dr. Emmanuel Iyamulemye, the Managing Director of Uganda Coffee Development Authority during the interview In an exclusive Q&A interview with Business Focus in Kampala, Dr. Emmanuel Iyamulemye, the Managing Director of Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) responded to a wide range of issues concerning the coffee sub-sector and revealed plans to

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Q&A: dfcu Bank Reveals How It’s Supporting Small Businesses To Recover & Thrive

BusinessFocus Reporter February 7, 2022February 7, 20220

Ronald Kasasa, dfcu Head of Business Banking dfcu Bank has been at the forefront of transforming businesses in Uganda by providing affordable and flexible financing solutions. The Small Business Recovery Fund supports small businesses that have been affected by the Covid- 19 pandemic. We spoke to Ronald Kasasa, dfcu Head of