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PRODUCT REVIEW: Run your education institution efficiently and profitably with School Suite & SchoolPay by Service Cops

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryOctober 29, 2021October 29, 2021

The education sector in Uganda constitutes at least 5% of GDP. That is the equivalent of UGX 7.4 trillion. So yes schools are big business. And yes, just like many…

NSSF, Mastercard Foundation Kick off program to create 132,000 new jobs by 2025

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryOctober 28, 2021October 28, 2021

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and Mastercard Foundation have today kicked off the second phase of their entrepreneur support programme, Hi-innovator that will see 132,000 new work opportunities for…

Avoid electricity theft to save lives, Umeme tells Mityana residents

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryOctober 28, 2021October 28, 2021

Communities in Greater Mityana have been cautioned against illegal power connections which not only pose a glaring safety risk but also compromise the quality of electricity and increase energy losses….

Q&A: Dr Rashid Mbaziira, the new African Union water boss on why access to water for all is central to the continent’s Agenda 2063

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 28, 2021October 28, 2021

Congratulations Dr Mbaziira upon your appointment to head, AMCOW. For starters and in summary, what is AMCOW and what is its mandate? The African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) is…

Uganda National Oil Company CEO Proscovia Nabbanja named among African Energy Chamber’s Top 25 Movers and Shakers to watch in 2022

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryOctober 27, 2021October 27, 2021

Uganda National Oil Company Chief Executive Officer Proscovia Nabbanja has been named among oil and gas heavy weights on the continent to watch in 2022. The African Energy Chamber recently…

Tanzania- Uganda Oil and Gas Symposium set for November 25, 2021 in Dar-es-Salaam

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryOctober 27, 2021October 27, 2021

Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) together with Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) in partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs through its Uganda High Commission in Tanzania will convene a…

Q&A: Standard Chartered’s Agnes Umutoni, the GM, Affluent Banking & Wealth Management talks wealth creation with Uganda’s No.1 wealth advisory Bank

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipOctober 25, 2021October 25, 2021

You describe Priority Banking as a segment built fundamentally on wealth management. What wealth creation options do you have for your clients? With over 30 years of experience in the…

Q&A: International Coaching Federation (ICF) Uganda Chapter—raising the bar on leadership, one coaching session at a time.

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryThought LeadershipOctober 25, 2021October 25, 2021

It is now two years since ICF Uganda was founded. Briefly take us through these two years and the key highlights therein that are worth celebrating.  JM: I would describe…

Dr Rashid Mbaziira, a Ugandan, appointed new Executive Secretary for the African Ministers Council on Water

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 25, 2021October 25, 2021

The African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW) has announced the appointment of Dr Rashid Mbaziira – a Ugandan national – as its Executive Secretary.  The announcement came at the end…

Q&A: Investment advice and more, for first-time real estate developers, by Knight Frank’s Judy Rugasira Kyanda

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipOctober 25, 2021October 25, 2021

Land ownership is an important aspect of real estate investment. What land tenure system favours or disfavours real estate investment? What should one consider before acquiring land? There are various…