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Lidtech to give out Shs5 billion in Takula Cash lottery
BY JULIET HILDAH NAMULUNDU Chairman board of Lidtech Uganda, Van der Spuy address journalists during launch of Takula Cash Lottery. Lidtech Uganda is playing the dream Santa this festive season with...
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Will Tusker’s Shs10bn gift hamper ‘lite’ FUBA?
BY JULIET HILDAH NAMULUNDU Estella Muzito, head of Beers at UBL, hands over a dummy cheque to FUBA president Ambrose Tashobya during the announcement of the sponsorship deal. So you can’t drink and...
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Kenya wins World Top Safari Destination Award. Here is how the rest of East...
Our Reporter. A few days ago, the winners of the 24th World Travel Awards were announced, with Kenya named as the World’s leading Safari destination. It was the fourth time that Kenya bagged this...
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Sluggish: How Uganda’s economic performance struggled in 2017
BY PAUL TENTENA According to the state of the economy report, prepared by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) Policy Advocacy Unit, the first half of the year was headlined by uncertainties in...
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Uganda improves in ICT development index
The ongoing debate on Age Limit Bill as Ugandan legislators weave their way around a sticky matter of amending Article 102b of the Constitution might have damped every socioeconomic fabric of the...
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Locals react to 2017-2022 financial inclusion strategy
BY PHILLIP NABWISO Mobile banking as one of the means toward financial inclusion can be found countrywide, even in remote townships. In a move to boost Uganda’s economy, especially with the envisaged...
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ETIHAD sends chilly Xmas gift with Entebbe exit announcement
The aviation sector’s efforts to wobble back to its wings and soar higher in the global skies has taken yet another hard bump as Etihad Airways moved to end its flights to Entebbe International...
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Airtel Rwanda acquires Tigo
Persistent rumours and anxiety that telecom giants Airtel is exiting several local markets on the continent will have to lie low for a while after Airtel Rwanda made a strong statement of intent on...
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Britam widens horizons, ventures into real estate
BY STEVEN BARYAVUGA Britam team, including Allan Mafabi, the CEO Britam Insurance-Uganda; Andrew Hollas, chairman Britam Holdings Plc Board; Dr. Benson Wairegi, Britam Group MD; and Ronald Kasolo, GM...
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Inflation declines as Ugandans move to close 2017 on a happy note
BY STEVEN BARYEVUGA Consumer price index has dropped. Bank of Uganda has lit the mood of citizens heading for the festive season break as it announced a drop in inflation at the most perfect time...
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KYAMUTETERA: Want to stop corruption? Make it too risky a temptation
BY MUHEREZA KYAMUTETERA Corruption leads to loss of public resources that would otherwise go into ensuring better services in sectors such as roads and health. On December 9, Uganda joined the rest of...
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Diesel vs Electric Standard Gauge Railway. Which way Uganda?
Nicholas Kalungi. Kenya Deputy President, William Ruto greets Uganda President, Yoweri Museveni. Looking on is President Uhuru Kenyatta at the Nairobi State House. Presidents; Yoweri Museveni of Uganda...
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Media owners, advertisers agree improved terms of engagement
It appears to be that season for amending ‘constitutions’ and media owners and advertisers in the country will not let Parliament beat them to this melee. Under their umbrellas, Uganda Media Owners...
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Low credit uptake continues to affect economy as banks register mixed fortunes
BY STEVEN BARYEVUGA Inside a local banking hall. Last year was a good year for the banks. The year 2016 saw banks registering huge profits, having decided to concentrate their efforts on recovering...
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Mpanga, MMAKS thrown out of multibillion BoU vs Crane Bank case
BY JACOBS O. SEAMAN The Commercial Court in Kampala has dismissed two lawyers from representing Bank of Uganda in a case against businessman Sudhir Ruparelia, essentially snatching dream pay cheques...
View ArticleVIDEO: Sudhir says mediation can now continue after lawyers are kicked out
Sudhir Ruparelia will now focus on mediation to settle a multibillion suit Bank of Uganda has filed against him and his company, Meera Investments Ltd. Sudhir, who was speaking to journalists shortly...
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Before you get that business loan…
BY JALUUM HERBERTS LUWIZZA Loans, loans, loans! We have all heard these scary things and stories about them. We all have a friend who has advised us never to consider taking one or a friend that has...
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VIDEO: Four things to consider before you start a business from scratch
BY JALUUM HERBERTS LUWIZZA Starting a business! “Where do I start from?” This is the most asked question I have come across in my business consulting career. There are many people out there that would...
View Article10 Most Famous Villas to Celebrate the Wedding in Italy
1. Villa Santini Whether you are looking for an outdoor space to get married or a closed space where only very close ones are permitted, The Santini villa is a great venue. It has a very big and...
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One of the most popular tourists attraction in Singapore is Singapore Botanical Gardens. It beckons visitors with plenty of unique spots as well as things to do. Singapore Botanical Gardens is built in...
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