Category: Business
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Indonesia seizes US$725 million from Wilmar Group in palm oil graft case
Indonesian authorities are probing Wilmar and two other palm oil companies, which they accuse of paying bribes to obtain export permits in 2022.
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BrighterMonday, Mastercard Foundation Launch AI-Powered Career Support for Ugandan Youth
BrighterMonday Uganda, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, hosted a career empowerment event Tuesday aimed at tackling Uganda’s pressing youth unemployment crisis. The “Take Control: Own Your Career Path” clinic brought together over 60 young job seekers, private sector leaders, and policymakers at Motiv in Kampala. The event underscored a message of urgency and empowerment:…
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Stanbic Clients to enjoy generous scholarships courtesy of new partnership with UNICAF
Brenda Namanda, Manager for Youth and Family Banking at Stanbic Bank emphasized the long-term national impact of such a partnership.
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Stanbic Bank Boosts Run4Climate Marathon with UGX 10M Contribution
KAMPALA: Stanbic Bank has renewed its commitment in support of environmental annual marathon and the flagship initiative of the Running Out of Trees (ROOTS) sustainability with a UGX 10 million sponsorship for the 5th edition of Run4Climate, an campaign. “Climate change is no longer a distant threat. It's here and impacting lives, livelihoods, and development,”…
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Plascon Donates UGX 50M in Paint and Materials for Bulange Mengo Refurbishment
In a strong demonstration of corporate social responsibility and commitment to cultural preservation, Kansai Plascon Uganda has today officially handed over paint and items worth UGX 50 million to the Buganda Kingdom for the refurbishment of Bulange Mengo, the Kingdom’s central administrative building and cultural landmark. The donation, made as part of the company’s ongoing…
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Old Mutual Life And Rotary Uganda Introduce Digital Funeral Cover For Rotarians
Old Mutual Life Assurance is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Rotary Uganda to provide an affordable, simplified, and fully digital Group Funeral Cover tailored specifically for Rotarians in District 9213 and District 9214. This partnership underscores Old Mutual’s continued commitment to enabling financial well-being for communities across Uganda. The Group Funeral Cover has…
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Gadget company, BLACK, set to open Acacia Mall outlet
BLACK delivers high-quality gadgets that combine bold aesthetics with functionality.
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Flexipay Launches Digital Dollar Fees PaymentFeature for Ugandan International Schools.
KAMPALA: Stanbic Bank Uganda has launched a new Dollar school fees paymentfunction on Flexipay where parents can pay school fees in Dollars, which makes it mucheasier for parents to pay tuition fees to international schools. The schools can now receive fees directly in United States dollars. This reduces thetransaction costs and the inconvenience of carrying…
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PHOTOS: Stecia Mayanja’s Stunning Comeback Unites
Traditional and Modern Audiences in Kampala Concert Stecia Mayanja Charms Revelers at a Sold-Out Music Concert in Kampala After nearly a decade away from the local music scene, celebrated singer and band icon Stecia Mayanja made a powerful comeback, thrilling fans with a stellar performance at her long-awaited ‘Hajjat Stecia Live Concert’ held at the…
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Accessing the GROW Loan: What You Need to Know
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, has introduced the GROW (Growth Opportunities for Women) Loan to support women entrepreneurs by enhancing access to affordable financing. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the key features and requirements of the GROW Loan as offered by participating commercial banks. The GROW Loan…