Chinese Firm commits to building Standard Gauge Railway
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has reaffirmed its commitment and interest in building sections of the Standard Gauge Railway in Uganda. This commitment was made by the President of CHEC, Mr....
View ArticleStarTimes Involves Locals To Push For Digital Migration
StarTimes one of the leading players in the Pay TV industry have bridged and increased the digital migration sensitization with boda- boda cyclists who total to up to 50,000 under their association...
View ArticleVodafone Uganda Launches Voice & 4G Data Services
Vodafone Uganda has today commercially launched voice and 4G LTE high-speed data services. Caption: (L-R): Uganda Communication Commission Executive Director Mr. Godfrey Mutabazi, Vodafone CEO Tage...
View ArticleReasons Why You Are Not Successful
When you spend decades working with executives and business leaders, you really can’t help but observe what works and doesn’t work over the long haul. One thing I’ve noticed, it’s not intrinsic...
View ArticleTullow Enacts Tough Measures Amid Financial Hardships
Tullow Oil Plc has initiated strict measures to cut down on its losses resulting from a fall in oil prices and a farm down in Uganda. Tullow is one of the joint venture companies operating in Uganda’s...
View ArticleHuawei Unveils Android Watch
Huawei continues to break new ground in the wearables space by unveiling the Huawei Watch, powered by Android Wear™ at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015. The Huawei Smartwatch in different colours The...
View ArticleUCC Fines MTN USh5Billion Over Non Compliance
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has fined MTN Uganda USHs.5billion accusing the telecommunications company of repeatedly defying the Commission’s directives. UCC’s Fred Otunnu Making the...
View ArticleTelecom operators optimistic about earnings from One Network Area
Uganda’s telecom companies are optimistic about better earnings from the recently launched One Network Area due to the fast growing usage of their roaming services and rising subscriber numbers. Mr....
View ArticleIsimba Dam To Eradicate Load Shedding
In another one of those endless promises that Ugandans are now well conversant with, Isimba dam located on River Nile between Lake Victoria and Lake Kyoga in Kamuli district expected to generate 250MW...
View ArticleUganda Shilling Hits Lowest Level
The Uganda Shilling last week weakened to the lowest level on record to trade at 2955, breaking the resistance level of 2950 for the first time. A trader displays Uganda Shilling notes. The shilling...
View ArticleBoU Explains Shilling Fall Against Dollar
Uganda’s exchange rate against the US dollar, In common with those of many other countries around the world, has come under strong pressure in recent weeks. This is mainly for two reasons; First the...
View ArticleMutenza Wins African Achievers Award In London
Ugandan born Willy Nsubuga Mutenza received an award at the African Achievers Awards Annual International Summit hosted by Rt. Hon Sir Gerald Kaufman, Member of Parliament, at Portcullis House, Houses...
View ArticleUCHUMI In Financial Meltdown
One of Uganda’s big supermarkets, UCHUMI supermarket LTD is in a financial meltdown and this has made their operations stagnant solid. UCHUMI Bakery that was closed by KCCA last week Last week, Kampala...
View ArticleSusan Wasagali appointed BoU Secretary
The Board of Directors of Bank of Uganda has appointed Mrs. Susan Wasagali Kanyemibwa as Bank Secretary (Executive Director), effective March 19, 2015. New Bank Secretary BoU, Susan Kanyemibwa This...
View ArticleDr. William Muhairwe on how he turned NWSC into a successful and profitable...
Dr. William Muhairwe is the brains behind 2ML Consulting Limited, Muhairwe Education Trust Limited, Global Waters Leader’s group and the former Managing Director Uganda National Water and Sewerage...
View ArticleCentenary Bank reaches out to women in Luweero district
As part of its efforts to empower Ugandan women financially, Centenary Bank yesterday contributed Shs 2million to the Self Help Initiative project which provides a livelihood to thousands of women in...
View ArticleKCCA Bags 27th Prestigious Quality Award
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has received the prestigious Century International Quality ERA Award in the Gold Category. Recognized for commitment to quality, leadership, technology and...
View ArticleEmirates Opens Dedicated Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport
Emirates, a global connector of people and places, yesterday celebrated the opening of its 37th dedicated lounge for First Class and Business Class customers as well as Platinum and Gold members of...
View ArticleParliament Okays Shs4.289 Trillion Loan For The Construction Of Karuma Dam
Parliament of Uganda finally Okayed $1.435 billion loan for the construction of Karuma dam. Museveni commissioning the construction of Karuma dam The Executive on Wednesday got Parliament’s approval to...
View ArticleCNOOC Uganda Hands Over Resettlement Houses To Hoima Residents
CNOOC Uganda, an oil and gas company last week handed over four houses to local residents of Kyangwali and Buhuka in Hoima District who were affected by the construction of a road in the area. (L-R)...
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