COMMENT | DR JEANPO OLOWO | In every organisation, procurement is the lifeblood that keeps operations flowing. It’s normally 80 per cent of the total financial budget. It determines whether projects succeed, supplies arrive on time, and resources are used efficiently. Yet beneath the surface of many institutions—public and private alike—lurks …
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Lessons for Bobi Wine from Zohran Mamdani’s campaign to become New York City mayor THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Zohran Mamdani, son of our own Prof. Mahmoud Mamdani of Buziga, Kampala, is poised to win the race for New York City (NYC) mayor. At 34, Zohran has …
Read More »The smartest way to save for a secure future
COMMENT | SHARON ATWINE | Every year on October 31st, the world marks World Savings Day, a reminder that even small savings can lead to big changes. Many people save by keeping money in a piggy bank or depositing it in a bank account. But did you know that insurance …
Read More »Profit, passion, and promise in Uganda’s PR & marketing communications industry
COMMENT | Anthea Turwomwe Mascot | Uganda’s PR and marketing communications industry has grown into a vibrant, opportunity-rich sector, attracting creative thinkers, digital natives, and ambitious entrepreneurs alike. From public relations consultancies and media agencies to content creators and experiential marketing firms, this industry has become a fertile ground for …
Read More »The long echo of Radio Africa
. COMMENT | ANDREW BESI | In 1985, the British band Latin Quarter released their haunting anthem Radio Africa. One of its verses rhymes thus: “ Mozambique and Mugabe Still got FRELIMO I hear them say But exchange means Recession means It all means it’s harder to take Tanzania could be …
Read More »The hollowness of Bobi Wine’s ‘Grievances Manifesto’ (Part II)
COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | In the previous article, Bobi Wine (Mr Kyagulanyi Robert)’s manifesto was critiqued for structurally constituting grievances against the Museveni government as opposed to focusing on the articulation of an inspiring, affirmative vision for Uganda’s future. It was established that his manifesto reads more like …
Read More »Why Ugandan businesses must go beyond transactions and care about customer well-being
Business executives must remember that customers are human beings navigating the same economic storms COMMENT | SIMON DDEMBE | The year 2025 has tested the resilience of many Ugandans. Business activity has remained sluggish, household incomes continue to shrink, and countless families are struggling to stay afloat. One clear example comes …
Read More »Museveni has transformed Uganda’s economy
COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | Uganda has experienced one of the most impressive rates of economic growth in Africa for the last four decades. This has been possible mostly due to the long period of political stability managed by President Museveni and the good economic policies implemented by his …
Read More »The price of gold is skyrocketing
Why speed of the upswing has been much faster than analysts predicted and why the rally is likely to continue? COMMENT | LUKE HARTIGAN | The price of gold surged above US$4,100 (Approx. Shs14 million) an ounce (Approx.28g) on Oct.15 for the first time, taking this year’s extraordinary rally to …
Read More »Every Child Shines Differently: The emotional cost of comparing children
COMMENT | CONSTANCE KICONCO | “I don’t think I’m sick, but I’m stressed. I’m in Primary Seven. I’ve failed to get better marks in Maths. Musawo, I feel I’ve done everything, but the best I get is Credit 5. It’s putting me down. It has stressed me. I don’t feel like …
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