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COVIDEX Inventor Prof. Ogwang, Deputy Buganda Premier Recognised at the 2021 Accountancy Service Awards

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryDecember 13, 2021December 13, 2021

Accountants in Uganda, through the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAU), have recognized the efforts made by Prof. Patrick Ogwang of Mbarara University of Science and Technology for his efforts…

“We are securing our legitimate project land and not encroaching on Lake Victoria”― Ruparelia Group clarifies on Entebbe Hotel project

The CEO Magazine TeamCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryDecember 12, 2021December 15, 2023

The Ruparelia Group, who through M/S Speke Hotel (1996) Limited is constructing the Speke Resort and Convention Centre, Entebbe has denied that they are encroaching on Lake Victoria, insisting that…

New twist as Peter Kamya, the desperate former Simbamanyo House owner admits to cheating court fees, rushes to pay UGX81.75 million

The CEO Magazine TeamLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryDecember 11, 2021December 11, 2021

Troubled businessman, Architect Peter Kamya of Simbamanyo Estates has admitted having cheated court filing fees and rushed to court to pay UGX 81,750,000 as his court bid to win back…

Stanbic Bank and Prudential Uganda to launch Health Insurance Product for Stanbic Bank Clients

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryDecember 9, 2021December 9, 2021

Stanbic Bank and Prudential Uganda are set to launch a health insurance product for Stanbic Bank clients, to protect their savings so that in the event of an illness or…

Saving at 50 years & beyond with the NSSF Voluntary savings plan: the story of Cavendish University’s Prof Alex Thomas Ijjo

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryDecember 9, 2021December 9, 2021

Upon qualification for his Age Benefit, that’s given to members who turn 55 years, Prof Alex Thomas Ijjo, an associate professor of Economics at Cavendish University, chose to continue saving…

Bank One― the Mauritian joint venture between I&M Group PLC and CIEL Finance Limited wins global “Best Mass Affluent Bank” award

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryDecember 9, 2021December 9, 2021

Bank One, a joint venture between Kenya-based I&M Group PLC and CIEL Finance Limited in Mauritius has announced today that it won the Best Mass Affluent Banking Offering award in…

EXPERT OPINION: Attorney General’s position to Parliament on Kampala Kingdom Mall is unfounded in procurement and encourages unfairness to government suppliers

Mwesigye SamanthaLegal & JusticeThe Big StoryThought LeadershipDecember 8, 2021December 8, 2021

On 27th November 2021, the New Vision wrote a story on the hire of rental space by Parliament in Kingdom Kampala titled “Parliament on the spot over sh1.3b Sudhir contract”….

WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU, MAKES YOU STRONGER: David Valencia talks about his first year as Nile Breweries’ MD and leading the brewer through the the pandemic stronger

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryDecember 7, 2021December 7, 2021

It is just about a year since you assumed leadership of Nile Breweries Limited. What has been your experience so far? What’s your take on the Ugandan alcohol industry? How…

Q&A: Service Cops’ CEO Mathias Kamugasho speaks out on building one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest business technology firms with eyes on the continent

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsC-Suite LeadershipThe Big StoryThought LeadershipDecember 6, 2021December 6, 2021

Can you start by telling briefly who is Service Cops? Service Cops is a regional Financial Technology and Business Processes Outsourcing solutions provider. Having been incorporated over ten years ago,…

Dott Services Must Respect Timelines on DRC Roads- Gen Katumba warns as works begin this week

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryDecember 6, 2021December 6, 2021

Ugandan Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, has sounded an early warning to Dott Services Limited, the company which is going to construct roads in Eastern Democratic…