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URA Launches Nationwide CSR Drive to Mark 30 year Anniversary

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 10, 2021September 10, 2021

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has launched a nationwide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative under the theme “Believe there is Good.” The initiative, according to the tax authority, is aimed at…

Concern for the Girl Child appoints Marjorie Sseruwo new Executive Director

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 10, 2021September 10, 2021

Concern for the Girl Child (CGC), a Child-focused Non-Government Organization in Uganda, has appointed Marjorie Edith Kasozi Sseruwo as its new Executive Director. CGC is a Non-Government Organization committed to…

Stanbic Bank, Total Uganda, Roofings launch drive to plant 150,000 fruit trees through secondary schools

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 9, 2021September 9, 2021

Stanbic Bank, Total Uganda and Roofings have announced a tripartite partnership to support more than 250 secondary schools to plant at least150, 000 fruit trees in a bid to redevelop…

ENHANCING VIEWER EXPERIENCE: DStv Adds Eight channels from across Africa in High Definition Mode

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 9, 2021September 9, 2021

Finding ways to offer DStv customers across the continent an unparalleled viewing experience is of paramount importance. Over the past few years, DStv has introduced new ways of viewing content…

AB & David Wins Africa Law Firm of the Year ward

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 8, 2021September 8, 2021

AB & David has been named winner of “African Law Firm of the Year – Large Practice award” at the 2021 edition of the Africa Legal Awards hosted by Legal Week and…

Africell Puts Employees on notice, to Stop Uganda operations next month

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021

Africell will stop its services in Uganda on October 7 2021. The telecom operator says the decision is being made in the long-term interests of the Ugandan telecoms sector. “…the…

Autochek Acquires ROAM Africa’s Online Car Platforms Cheki Kenya and Cheki Uganda

CK JaphethCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021

Autochek, the automotive technology company facilitating auto financing across Africa and ROAM Africa (Ringier One Africa Media) have entered into an agreement for Autochek to acquire automotive marketplaces Cheki Kenya…

Finance Minister Lauds UBL for Contributions to Uganda’s Economy

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 6, 2021September 6, 2021

Uganda Breweries Limited, which is celebrating its 75th Anniversary in Uganda, has been recognised by the Ministry of Finance for the immense contributions made to Uganda’s socio-economic development.  The commendation…

Coca-Cola Adds Ades Nutri-Bushera to its Ever-Growing Product Portfolio

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 6, 2021September 6, 2021

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda has reinforced its commitment to the Buy Uganda Build Uganda (BUBU) agenda with the launch of a brand-new product, Ades Nutri-Bushera. Ades is the global…

Business picks up as private sector warms up to relaxed lockdown measures

CEO ReporterBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 4, 2021September 4, 2021

The headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) moved back above the 50.0 mark in August, posting 50.2 from 34.6 in July. Readings above 50.0 signal an improvement in business conditions…