CSOs call for ‘special drawing rights’ to deal with COVID-19 crises Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Economic experts are calling for the implementation of all kinds of measures geared towards bringing back to life the world economy that has been severely hit by COVID-19 pandemic since last year when …
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City tycoon Sudhir takes COVID-19 jab Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | More prominent Ugandan leaders are taking lead in receiving COVID-19 vaccine jabs contrary to earlier reports that the move would endanger people’s lives. City tycoon, Sudhir Ruparalia, on March 25, received his first shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine joining …
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They say Kenyan government will continue to use the excuse of aflatoxins to prevent entry of maize into their market Kamapala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Kenyan authorities on March 11 announced the lifting of a ban on maize imports from Uganda and Tanzania but exporters claim the ban still …
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It plans to increase the number to five in the next 4-5 years Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim has opened a second store in Uganda at Naalya, along the Northern Bypass, some 11kilometres out of Kampala city centre. Spanning over 2,050 …
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What the company plans for years to come Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | MTN Uganda recorded 9.5% surge in revenue to Shs1.98 trillion in 2020 amidst the effects of COVID-19, citing a sharp growth in customer subscribers. The company’s subscriber numbers increased by 12.3% to 14.2 million, up …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The 10th NSSF-Monitor Career Expo is set to begin tomorrow and will go on for three days virtually, the NSSF Managing Director Richard Byarugaba and Nation Media Group Uganda Managing Director Tony Glencross told reporters earlier today (March 23). The two executives said COVID-19 pandemic preventive …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | KCB Bank Uganda Limited, has appointed Ramla Nantongo, a seasoned banker, as head corporate banking. She joins KCB Bank from NCBA Bank (formerly NC Bank) where she was heading the Corporate and Commercial business units. Her appointment comes a week after Agnes Namyalo …
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Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | On March 17, Clay products maker, Uganda Clays Limited announced the appointment of Reuben Tumwebaze as the managing director with effect from March 2021. Tumwebaze replaces George Inholo who left the company in March last year. Before joining UCL, Tumwebaze was the director of Road …
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Targets lucrative EU honey market where Uganda has an export quota of 5000tons a year Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Nathan Akanyijuka has been a cattle farmer in Mbarara, South Western Uganda for many years, a venture that has earned him income to meet his family needs. But, …
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Tourism agency anticipates Shs12bn as earnings from the virtual event after a few years Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Suppliers of tourism related services and products will close and sign business deals worth Shs12.2billion during the 6th edition of the 2021 Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo, according to Uganda …
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