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DTS Spurs a Win-Win Solution amidst COVID-19 Disruptions – URA

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryJune 16, 2021June 16, 2021

URA in partnership with Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) introduced the Digital Tracking Solution (DTS) as a track & trace platform that sends production and importation data for specific…

2021/2022 BUDGET: Govt scraps OTT, introduces new taxes on airtime, data, rental income

CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021

The government of Uganda has announced the introduction of new taxes so as to shore up revenues that will finance the new budget for Financial Year 2021/2022. Amos Lugoloobi, the…

UEGCL: A leader in ERA’s quest to sustainably and reliably generate least-cost electricity to feed Uganda’s growth agenda

CEO ReporterCompany NewsThe Big StoryThought LeadershipJune 10, 2021June 13, 2021

Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited was incorporated in 2001 initially with the main objective to take over assets transferred to from the then Uganda Electricity Board (UEB); the 180 MW…

WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS: Females Scoop top Positions in New cabinet

CEO ReporterPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJune 9, 2021June 9, 2021

After a lot of speculation, the long awaited new Cabinet list is out and in there are a lot of surprises in terms of new faces as well as the…

Q&A WITH MUMBA KALIFUNGWA: Everyone needs a strong and innovative bank and Absa Uganda is that bank

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryThought LeadershipMay 31, 2021May 31, 2021

2020 was an unprecedented year, for the industry, for Absa and yourself as a leader. It was a year of many firsts. But regardless, Absa emerged strong— stirred, but not…

EXCLUSIVE: Carrefour set to acquire Shoprite’s operations in Uganda

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 30, 2021May 30, 2021

Majid Al Futtaim, the Franchise holder for French Supermarkets giants in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia is finalising talks with South Africa’s Shoprite Group to acquire the Shoprite business…

May 21– May 28, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryMay 28, 2021May 29, 2021

The shilling was stable, supported by size able flows from agriculture commodity exports. However, a sense of caution enveloped the markets as speculation around government new measures to deal with…

Dear Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah and Rt. Hon. Anita Among; Uganda yearns for a more pro-private sector Parliament —an open letter from businessman Patrick Bitature

Patrick BitaturePolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryThought LeadershipMay 28, 2021May 28, 2021

This week, on Monday, 24th 2021, the 11th Parliament of Uganda elected Rt Hon. Jacob L. Oulanyah and Rt Hon. Anita Among as its Speaker and Deputy Speaker, respectively. On…

BAT Uganda Shareholders Approve Dividend Of UGX19.9 Billion For The Year 2020

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryMay 27, 2021May 27, 2021

Shareholders of British American Tobacco Uganda Limited (BAT Uganda) have ratified UGX19.9 billion (UGX 406 per share) as a first and final dividend for the year ended 31st December 2020….

Uganda Airlines introduces new flights to South Africa with the launch of Entebbe to Johannesburg route

CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryMay 27, 2021May 27, 2021

Uganda Airlines introduces new experience to South Africa with the launch of Entebbe to Johannesburg route Uganda Airlines, Uganda’s national carrier will introduce daily regular scheduled flights between Entebbe and…