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Budgeting for Economic Recovery: How the budget relief funds will support business recovery in Uganda

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThought LeadershipAugust 17, 2022August 19, 2022

By Bob Twinomugisha Access to capital is critical for small business success and crucial to our economic recovery. Without access to capital, many small companies are not able to maintain…

Strong Recovery! Absa Group reports 27% interim earnings increment

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisAugust 17, 2022August 17, 2022

Absa Group headline earnings increased 27% to R11 billion (about UGX2,531,000,000,000) in the first half of the year as revenue increased, demonstrating a continued strong recovery from the global economic…

Choose wisely: Your Internet service provider has the power to make or break your business

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipAugust 17, 2022August 17, 2022

By David Bagandanswa, Head of Technology, Liquid Intelligent Technologies Uganda Uganda’s digital evolution and growing connectivity play a critical role in the country’s socio-economic development. High-speed broadband Internet access is…

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION: Enhance both your prospects and performance as a female executive with Strathmore University’s Women Director’s Leadership Programme

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisAugust 17, 2022August 17, 2022

Increasingly, women are involved in corporate leadership both in the top tier and middle management executive positions, bringing with them valuable insights and a refreshing take on leadership styles, and…

TotalEnergies, Makerere University ink MoU to boost higher Education in Uganda

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisAugust 16, 2022August 16, 2022

TotalEnergies in Uganda has on Tuesday signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Makerere University to collaborate on various education and skilling initiatives targeting students at the institution’s different…

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION: Have you heard about the Strathmore University Business School’s Senior Management Leadership Programme; dubbed the ‘Polishing Off’ School for Senior Managers?

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisAugust 16, 2022August 16, 2022

A business school can be referred to as a school of management. As Strathmore University evolved into one of Africa’s leading business schools, it has added layers to subjects like…

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION: Are you a business owner seeking to transform your organisation to the next level? Here is why you should consider, taking Strathmore University Business School’s Owner Manager Programme

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisAugust 15, 2022August 15, 2022

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a significant role in most economies, especially in developing countries. According to the World Bank and African Development Bank (AfDB) estimates, SMEs constitute about…

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION: Enhance both your prospects and performance as a female executive with Strathmore University’s Women Director’s Leadership Programme

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisAugust 13, 2022August 13, 2022

Increasingly, women are involved in corporate leadership both in the top tier and middle management executive positions, bringing with them valuable insights and a refreshing take on leadership styles, and…

Managing Inflation: Bank of Uganda pushes CBR to 9 percent

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisAugust 13, 2022August 13, 2022

The Bank of Uganda has increased the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 50 basis points to 9 percent. The revelation was made by Michael Atingi-Ego – Deputy Governor in a…

VOTE OF CONFIDENCE: Makerere University reappoints Prof Nawangwe as Vice Chancellor

CEO East Africa MagazineNews & AnalysisAugust 12, 2022August 12, 2022

Makerere University’s Chancellor has reappointed Professor Barnabas Nawangwe as the Vice Chancellor for a second five-year term in office. “Following the provisions of Section 31(4) of the Universities and Other…