Years ago, I ran into an old friend with whom I had studied. As expected, we got to talking. We chatted about life and career, and then the subject of …
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Agent Banking the game changer of Islamic Banking in Uganda
The bridge between agency banking and Islamic banking could revolutionize the way banking services are delivered and consumed in Uganda. When Islamic banking was introduced in Uganda, it generated a …
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Budget Priorities: CSOs raise concerns over the 2025/26 financial plan
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have raised concerns over the 2025/26 National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP), highlighting funding gaps in key sectors such as trade, industrialization, and private sector development. Their …
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CSBAG raises concerns over the budget framework amidst revenue shortfalls and rising debt
The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has raised serious concerns about the National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for the Financial Year 2025/26, citing issues related to low revenue mobilization, …
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The Road to the Boardroom – PR Fundi Masterclass featured Dr.Omoniyi Ibietan, Secretary General of the Africa PR Association, who shared insights on mentorship, upskilling, AI, leadership, and modern strategic communication frameworks.
On January 30, 2025, the PR Fundi Masterclass hosted Dr Ibietan, Secretary General of the Africa Public Relations Association, as a guest speaker. This vibrant virtual masterclass discussed PR Leadership …
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On the 15th of June 2023, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) issued a Public Notice regarding the payment of stamp duty on agreements and memoranda of agreements. This was followed …
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In his foreword to the inaugural State of Entrepreneurship in Uganda 2024 report, Francis Mwebesa, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives said, ‘Micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are …
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Excessive bureaucracy in the public sector is a hotbed for corruption. Add greed, some guile, a good measure of networking and regularly sprinkle with cash and you have a well-oiled …
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Every so often, the issue of the minimum wage crops up. Then, people will argue for and against it before the debate runs out of steam and the issue is …
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The USA government on January 20, 2025, issued a groundbreaking directive through a memorandum from the White House. This memorandum declared the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Global …