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This is why the government should support free-to-air broadcasters

Innocent NahabweBusiness & MarketsNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationThought LeadershipOctober 20, 2023October 24, 2023

Most TV stations in Uganda aim to serve Ugandans in the country, with international audiences reached through digital platforms. However, Signet’s limitations force TV station owners to get hybrid licenses to reach their intended audience.

Q&A WITH CENTENARY BANK’S FABIAN KASI: We are on course for another good 2023

Muhereza KyamuteteraC-Suite LeadershipCEO PerspectivesCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 20, 2023October 20, 2023

We are now comfortably past H1 2023. Quickly take through an understanding of how the year has been. Have you been able to maintain 2022’s tempo?  The year started sluggishly….

Q&A: URA’s Digital Strategy⏤ Robert Mutebi, the tax authority’s CIO on digitally delighting taxpayers into meeting their obligations, easily and on time 

CEO ReporterCEO PerspectivesNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryOctober 19, 2023October 19, 2023

In this interview, Rytter Muzira, the Supervisor, Media Management at Uganda Revenue Authority, speaks to Robert Mutebi, the Commissioner of Information Technology and Innovation on the progress of this strategy…

“URA’s  Digitalisation and IT Strategy to unleash our full potential for national good”⏤ CG John R. Musinguzi rallies the nation 

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryOctober 18, 2023October 18, 2023

Uganda Revenue Authority’s just-launched Digitalisation and IT Strategy 2023/24-2027/28  is a “living and breathing” testament to the tax authority’s determination to leverage cutting-edge technology to achieve the organisation’s mission to…

Absa Bank Uganda trains financial institutions’ compliance experts on ethics, conduct

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsNews & AnalysisOctober 17, 2023October 17, 2023

In a bid to equip the financial sector with practical knowledge on ethical framework and conduct in daily operations, Absa Bank Uganda has conducted a one-day training for sector compliance…

If you are in charge, take charge! Make that decision, do not procrastinate

Mark OcittiCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipOctober 16, 2023October 17, 2023

In one of his most popular plays, Julius Caesar, Caesar (the Roman King), banishes one Publius Cimber from the empire for a crime that he (Cimber) had committed and though…

Crown Beverages Limited scoops 3 awards for governance and growth from PepsiCo

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisOctober 16, 2023October 16, 2023

Leading carbonated soft drinks and water makers, Crown Beverages Limited (CBL), have scooped 3 awards at the just-ended Africa, Middle East and South Asia (AMESA) PepsiCo International Bottlers Conference in…

Exclusive Q&A with Prof. Ddumba, the Chairman of Centenary Bank Group and rudder of the Group’s phenomenal growth for the last 20 years

Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 16, 2023November 6, 2023

For 21 of these 40 years, one man has been working, often unseen backstage, overseeing and guiding this operational excellence, resilience, innovation and growth. His name is Professor John Ddumba-Ssentamu,…

Petroleum Authority lifts suspension on oil & gas drilling by CNOOC in Uganda 

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryOctober 14, 2023October 14, 2023

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has lifted the suspension of works at the Kingfisher Development Area (KFDA) in Kikuube District, paving the way for the resumption of operations. This…

Mental Health Matters⏤ let’s unite against stigma and discrimination

Sanjay RughaniNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipOctober 12, 2023October 12, 2023

Coming hot-on-the heels of the World Mental Health Day, I want to lend my voice to the issue of mental well-being as it’s such a critical issue that has become…