Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda’s corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has overseen the graduation of 112 youths in Computer Applications User Occupation, as it continues to expand digital skills among young people across the country. The third cohort of trainees under the MTN Girls in Tech …
Read More »Peter Okwi is new Country Director of TPO Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Transcultural Psychosocial Organisation Uganda (TPO Uganda) has announced the appointment of Peter Okwi as its new Country Director. Okwi, who brings a wealth of experience in mental health and psychosocial support, will lead the organisation in its mission to improve mental health services …
Read More »MUBS, logistics firm sign deal for practical skills for students
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Business School-MUBS together with Multilines International Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will among others create practical opportunities for the students. It is hoped that the initiative will promote academic excellence, especially in logistics and freight industries in the country. …
Read More »Put side hustle to test before quitting your job, employees advised
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | People who primarily earn their living from employment have been advised not to be excited about their alternative economic initiatives (side hustles) before they decide to quit their jobs. This advice was given by Denis Ngabirano, the proprietor of Sumz Food Company, a renowned snacks …
Read More »Global tech giants in Africa AI gold rush
Multinationals are opening a new battle front to shape the development, use, and governance of artificial intelligence in Africa, as African countries rush to create their own AI policies. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Global technology giants including Microsoft, IBM, Huawei, Nvidia, and Google are lining up to tap …
Read More »Make policies predictable for investment growth in manufacturing
COMMENT | GEORGE ORODI | As a young graduate, when I was being introduced into the circles of trade and tax, my CEO then, Kaushik Shah made me attend some of the key meetings at the Kenya Association of Manufacturers and I would later grow to chair a sub-committee on regional trading bloc configuration and a member of …
Read More »Automating internal processes enhances employee productivity, drives business growth
COMMENT | FLAVIA LWANGA | Imagine conducting a performance review of over 1,000 employees, and maintaining their performance records manually for reference, this can be a daunting task that not only strains resources but also the task force that manages the process. We can’t deny the fact that this is …
Read More »UNESCO: 70% of environmental journalists attacked for their work
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report published by UNESCO on World Press Freedom Day, 3 May, warns of increasing violence against, and intimidation of journalists reporting on the environment and climate disruption. At least 749 journalists or news media reporting on environmental issues have been attacked in …
Read More »Sheila Sabune appointed UBL Corporate Relations Director
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheila Sabune has been appointed Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) Corporate Relations Director, with effect from 1st May 2024. She has over two decades of expertise in Operations Management, vast experience in Commercial Execution and Project Management, and a strong background in Trade Law, Policy, …
Read More »Human Resource and Talent Leaders convene to enhance employee performance
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Management Institute (AMI) recently convened a gathering of talent leaders comprising Human Resource Managers and Learning & Development Managers from various companies and organizations across Uganda at the Golden Tulip Hotel. The purpose of this engagement was to explore strategies aimed …
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