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Victoria University Vice Chancellor released from Military Detention

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 4, 2021September 4, 2021

Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga, is a free man after his release from detention on Friday evening. Dr Muganga was reportedly arrested on Thursday from his office by…

MTN Restores 50 Hectares of Forest Cover in Masaka as it Rolls out Reforestation Project

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 4, 2021

MTN Uganda, has restored 50 hectares of forest cover in the Masaka-based Jubiya Central Forest Reserve, as the company rolls out its reforestation project that will see 220 hectares restored…

M-Net Movies set to launch two new pop-up channels in September

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 2, 2021September 2, 2021

Following the double launch of the AfroCinema and Fast and Furious pop-up channels in May, M-Net Movies is set to launch two new pop-up channels, Hollywood’s Sexiest pop-up channel and Lethal Legends pop-up channel, on Friday, 24 September….

Hilda Tushabe, formerly of Vivo Energy, joins Toyota Uganda as Marketing and Communications Coordinator

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 2, 2021September 2, 2021

Hilda Tushabe has joined Toyota Uganda Limited as the Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Toyota Uganda is the only licensed distributor of new Toyota Vehicles, parts as well as Toyota’s Manufacturer’s…

DRINK SMART: NBL Launches Campaign to reduce harmful use of alcohol among University students

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 2, 2021September 2, 2021

Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) has launched a competition among universities dubbed BeSmart DrinkSmart, Beera Mu Class to promote a culture of responsible drinking and reduce the harmful use of alcohol…

PROFILE: Who is Dr Peter Kimbowa (PK), the new NSSF board head

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentSeptember 2, 2021September 2, 2021

Dr Peter Kimbowa (PK) has been appointed the new Board Chairman of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) effective September 1, 2021. But who is he? Dr Peter Kimbowa, popularly…

Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Partners with Unicaf to Provide Exclusive Scholarship Opportunities to Employees and Clients

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 1, 2021September 1, 2021

Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has announced it has signed a partnership agreement with Unicaf to increase its clients’ access to quality higher education. Under the partnership, Stanchart’s clients and employees…

Airtel Uganda Recommits to Rwenzori Region through corporate social responsibility, connectivity and financial inclusion

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 1, 2021September 1, 2021

Airtel Uganda has renewed its commitment to the people of Rwenzori region through corporate social responsibility, connectivity and financial inclusion. The company yeterday commissioned 3 mast sites, donated two mobile…

Rotary Cancer Run Marks 10 Years with Successful Virtual Run

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisAugust 31, 2021August 31, 2021

Rotary Uganda, Centenary Bank and partners, on Sunday, held a successful virtual cancer run marking the 10th anniversary since they started the fight against cancer. The Rotary Cancer Run, which…

Ugandan e-Logistics Startup Ridelink Raises US$150,000 in Pre-seed Funding

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisAugust 31, 2021August 31, 2021

Ridelink, a Ugandan e-Logistics startup has raised US$150,000 in pre-see funding to scale its operations. The US$150,000 was raised in partnership from Ortus Africa Capital, Omidyar Network and African Leadership…