The International Monetary Fund recently stated that the oil reserves in Uganda may account for around four percent of the country’s economy annually in the next few years if managed well. These sentiments were echoed by speakers and delegates attending the Uganda International Oil & Gas Summit in Kampala Uganda.
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Uganda Securities Exchange Moves To Tap Into University Students
Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) on Wednesday launched the ‘USE University Challenge’ in a bid to inculcate an investment culture among students in Universities across the country. The Challenge seeks to give the youth a platform to trade and understand how to invest in shares and bonds listed on the bourse.
Read MoreMTN Uganda took home five gongs at the Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA) 2017 awards night held on Friday 22nd September, 2017 at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The awards cemented MTN Uganda’s position as the number one telecommunications company in Uganda. The accolades that MTN Uganda scooped are; Digital Brand
Read MoreUganda Baati Ltd, one of the country’s oldest roofing solutions provider Tuesday launched a campaign dubbed the Fundi Club campaign which will see over 600 roof installers trained, across Uganda. Speaking at a press conference to launch the campaign, George Arodi, the Country Manager said Uganda Baati decided to launch
Read MoreMTN Uganda, through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, MTN Uganda Foundation over the weekend launched three class room blocks constructed at Toroma PEAS High School. The launch, conducted on September 22nd 2017, was presided over by the MTN Uganda Foundation Chairman George Egaddu. Opening the brand new classroom blocks,
Read MoreAn antibody that attacks 99 per cent of HIV strains has been developed by scientists for the first time. The “exciting breakthrough” could eventually lead to treatment or even prevent transmission of the virus, with trials on humans due to get underway in 2018. Experiments on 24 monkeys injected with HIV showed none developed the virus
Read MorePanic has intensified in National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) ahead of the reported dissolution. Credible sources reveal that a few days ago, NITA bosses rushed to the Solicitor General (SG) crying out loud after Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary, Keith Muhakanizi assured them his decision directing all Government Ministries, Departments
Read MoreAirtel Uganda Friday morning announced the launch of its 4GLTE mobile telecommunications technology, a move that will up competition for the data market in Uganda's telecoms industry. The announcement was made during a press briefing held at theKampala Serena Hotel and attended by the Minister of ICT, Frank Tumwebaze and
Read MoreThe MTN Innovation Awards that recognize digital innovation in the country are back. MTN Uganda on Friday made a call for entries for the MTN Innovation Awards 2017, seeking to recognize both Mobile and Web-based applications developed by Ugandans. There are at least seven (7) categories to pick from and
Read MoreNational Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has spoken out for the first time about its reported closure by the government. NITA-U says it is an autonomous statutory body established under the NITA-U Act 2009, to coordinate and regulate Information Technology services in Uganda and therefore a directive by Ministry of Finance
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