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The Imperative of Building a Culture of Capital Efficiency in Startups.

Jonathan N. LubwamaEntrepreneurshipTechnology & InnovationThe Big StorySeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023

Startups are the lifeblood of the global economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of industries. They are the engines of growth and the catalysts for societal transformation….

Uganda Breweries elevates Emmy Hashakimana to Commercial Director Role

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StorySeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023

After doing what Uganda Breweries says is a “fantastic job leading the marketing team”, Emmy Hashakimana has been promoted to the role of Commercial Director. The new assignment is effective…

Investing in Grit and Perseverance: John Viannie Wasswa and the Cyanase Startup Story. 

Jonathan N. LubwamaEntrepreneurshipExecutive ProfilesTechnology & InnovationThe Big StorySeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023

I have always wondered how founders, who start out while at university build startups from scratch. At that stage, the majority of founders have neither the experience nor the resources…

Persistent gov’t underfunding of tourism slows down post-Covid-19 recovery and risks 2024/25 targets, private sector tourism body warns 

Muhereza KyamuteteraHospitality & TourismNews & AnalysisThe Big StorySeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Persistent funding gaps by the Government of its Tourism Development Programme (FY 20/21 to FY 24/25) are slowing down the sector’s post-Covid-19 recovery and if not urgently addressed, Uganda risks…

How Service Cops’ tech platform, SchoolPay is digitising parents’ and school owners’ back-to-school pain away 

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StorySeptember 28, 2023September 29, 2023

The just-ended back-to-school season is one of those tough days for most parents; for different reasons. The usual hustle and bustle of parents and learners all over the country mad…

Women Fixing Uganda: Eugenie Nsubuga Windt, a travel management connoisseur

Muhereza KyamuteteraC-Suite LeadershipExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipSeptember 27, 2023September 27, 2023

Before it was rudely interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, Uganda’s tourism industry, was one of the fastest growing sectors, contributing about USD2.5 billion, an equivalent of USD5.9% in GDP. But…

Chipper Cash CEO, Ham Serunjogi, Appointed to the Advisory Council for African Diaspora Engagement by US President Joe Biden. 

Jonathan N. LubwamaEntrepreneurshipTechnology & InnovationThe Big StorySeptember 27, 2023September 27, 2023

Ham Serunjogi, the co-founder and CEO of Chipper Cash, a fintech company that facilitates cross-border payments, remittances and wealth management in Africa, has been chosen as one of the inaugural…

AIRTEL UGANDA IPO: Absa Bank puts its best investment banking foot forward. Meet the 4 key executives advising Airtel on its USD212 million deal 

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsThe Big StorySeptember 26, 2023September 26, 2023

You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so it’s been said. Indeed, Absa Bank Uganda, a subsidiary of Absa Group, one of Africa’s largest financial institutions, …

Two investment banks, Old Mutual  and Dyer & Blair give Airtel IPO a ‘buy’ thumbs up 

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StorySeptember 25, 2023September 25, 2023

Old Mutual Investment Group, one of Africa’s leading investment managers as well as regional investment bank, Dyer & Blair have separately endorsed investments in the ongoing Airtel IPO, rating it…

Breaking Barriers in Science: Dr Catherine Kibirige and Her Lifelong Fight to Curb HIV/Aids.

Jonathan N. LubwamaThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerSeptember 22, 2023September 23, 2023

Dr. Catherine Kibirige’s parents were some of the most accomplished Ugandans in post-independence Uganda. Her mother, Dr. Rebecca Nyonyintono, received a partial bursary to go to Gayaza High School.  She…