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JUMIA launches in Uganda

By Taddewo Senyonyi Nigerian originating JUMIA, an e-commerce site in Africa has officially extended its services to Uganda. As the company enters the new market it will provide its new customers with

February 7, 2014

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URA shortfalls, blamed on poor economic performance

By Silvia Nyambura According to economists, Uganda’s tax revenues have to grow at over 27% if the tax base is to recover from the Ushs 246 billion shortfall recorded in the first

February 7, 2014

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Uganda’s Access mobile scoops innovativeness grant

By Our Reporter A local Ugandan startup going by the brand name Access mobile, which is focusing on agriculture and health care industries has been awarded the Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative grant. The

February 6, 2014

Technology & Innovation·The Big Story

Tour Guide 2014: Top 10 must visit places in Uganda

The CEO team Uganda is the undisputed Pearl of Africa for it is not only endowed with numerous natural resources but also its social cultural settings set it apart. In no particular order, The CEO

February 6, 2014

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Airtel Uganda partners with KCCA, British Council to promote e-learning

By Patrick Kagenda Uganda`s second biggest telecom company by subscriber base Airtel Uganda has partnered with the British council to offer high quality e-learning to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)’s Nakasero Primary school in

February 5, 2014

Technology & Innovation

BA appoints new general manager for North Africa and Europe

Luke Goggin the man who has been at the helm of the British Airways Corporate sales function has been elevated and now is the new general manager of British Airways North Africa

February 5, 2014

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BoU maintains February key lending at 11.5%

By Taddewo Senyonyi Bank of Uganda (BoU), on February,4, 2014 maintained the February 2014 Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 11.5% to further control inflation. This follows an increase in annual overall inflation

February 4, 2014

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Government of Uganda , World Bank sign economic competitiveness agreement

Silvia Nyambura Uganda`s Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has signed a US$ 100 million line of credit with the World Bank to fund the Private Sector Competiveness and Enterprise Development

February 4, 2014

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Kalyegira sets priorities as new CAPITAL MARKETS AUTHORITY boss

By Taddewo Senyonyi Towards the end of 2013, Japheth Katto, announced that he would be retiring as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Uganda’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA), after serving in the

February 3, 2014

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2014, a decisive year for Uganda’s Oil and Gas sector

By Silvia Nyambura The discovery of oil in Uganda, if well utilized will definitely transform the economy. According to Tullow oil the company contracted to do the exploration in partnership with Total

February 3, 2014

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