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Invest in structured graduate training programs to scale up employment opportunities

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipOctober 16, 2022October 16, 2022

Over 10,000 have graduated from A, B, C university, these are some of the stories that make headlines each year when graduands receive their certificates, diplomas, bachelor’s, and any other…

Leave NO ONE behind – Google Celebrates World Food Day

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipOctober 16, 2022October 16, 2022

By Alistair Mokoena – Country at Director Google South Africa  Food and what we consume has shaped human history, culture, diversity and aesthetics. It is necessary for our very survival….

Amnesty International to Uganda Government: Scrap Draconian Law Aimed at Suppressing Freedom of Expression Online

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisOctober 15, 2022October 15, 2022

A bill signed into law by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on 13 October to severely restrict freedom of expression online will be weaponized against critics, including political opponents, and must…

UK earmarks UGX9bn support to manage Ebola outbreak in Uganda

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisOctober 15, 2022October 15, 2022

The British High Commission in Kampala has announced that the UK will provide £2.2m (about UGX9.3bn) to World Health Organisation – WHO, United Nations Children’s Fund – UNICEF and World…

I&M Bank Gives UGX3m boost to ‘Kids of Africa run’

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisOctober 15, 2022October 15, 2022

I&M Bank Uganda has announced a financial boost of UGX3 million towards Swiss African Children’s village ‘Kids of Africa run’ slated for Sunday October 16. The proceeds from the run…

BoU commends Stanbic for innovation, rational lending practices as it marks mother Group’s 160th anniversary

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 14, 2022October 15, 2022

The Bank of Uganda – BoU has commended Stanbic Bank Uganda for rational lending practices on interest rate for loans, credit cards and lines of credit. Tumubweine Twinemanzi, Executive Director…

October 7 – October 14, 2022: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisOctober 14, 2022October 14, 2022

The Uganda shilling surrendered its previous gains on revived demand by local firms for imports amid the dollar supply dearth. The unit traded at 3830/40. In other peer markets most…

BAT Named Overall Best in Africa at 2022 Gender Mainstreaming Awards

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisOctober 13, 2022October 13, 2022

British American Tobacco – BAT was named the gender mainstreaming champion for Africa at the 10th Accenture Gender Mainstreaming Awards. During the awards ceremony held concurrently in Kenya and South…

I&M Burbidge Capital Advises Ascent Capital Africa on its Exit from International Clinical Laboratories in Ethiopia

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisOctober 13, 2022October 13, 2022

I&M Burbidge Capital has successfully advised Ascent Capital Africa (“Ascent”), the fund manager for the Ascent Rift Valley Fund (“ARVF” or the “Fund”) on the Fund’s exit from Medpharm Africa Holdings Limited (the “Company”). The transaction…

Standard Bank earns 13 accolades at Global Finance Awards 2022

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisOctober 11, 2022October 11, 2022

Standard Bank’s diverse team and skillsets have been recognized at the Global Finance Awards 2022 after taking home wins in more than a dozen categories.  Throughout the year, leading finance…