Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Over the years, Nexus Green has cemented its operations in the solar system business in Uganda and plans to unveil a big project in the coming few months. Julius Businge spoke to CEO Rikki Verma about the company’s milestones. Tell us about Nexus Green? At …
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BOOK REVIEW | JULIUS BUSINGE | “My life is one of tradition and transition; My traditions were ordained by my lineage and birthplace, in the beautiful fertile lands of Hoima in the Kingdom of Bunyoro,” writes Dr. Sarah Nyendwoha Ntiro in the introduction of her book titled ‘Emboldened’, unveiled on …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda has unveiled the 2023 insurance innovation awards for all players licensed by the Authority, including insurers, Health Membership Organisations, Brokers, Bancassurance Agents, Individual Agents and loss assessors. The Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Alhaj Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega said on Nov.23 …
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Latest data from the Petroleum Authority of Uganda shows that the country has a minimal emission rate of greenhouse gases, accounting for only 0.02% of global greenhouse gas emissions Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are advocating for sustainable oil and gas development to safeguard the environment, …
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President said Africa should go to this high-level meeting with a common message on developing the continent’s energy needs Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | President Yoweri Museveni has advocated for a collective African voice at the upcoming climate change meeting in the United Arab Emirates, emphasizing the importance of articulating …
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This move is expected to increase compliance by 3% in the next few months as executives race to grow assets by Shs2tn towards 2025 Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s National Social Security Fund has upgraded its web-based whistleblower portal to enable members to report defaulting employers in a seamless …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | During October, Uganda’s private sector reported that improving customer demand fed through to increases in output and new orders, with employment and purchasing activity raised accordingly. However, higher building material and fuel costs added to inflationary pressures, in turn feeding through to an increase in …
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EU has recently supported the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines (DGSM) with over Shs3 billion to conduct evaluations of iron ore prospects in Southwestern Uganda Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Stakeholders in Uganda’s mining sector have called on the government to make substantial investments in determining the quantities of …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Prudential Uganda, in partnership with Prudence Foundation and the Uganda Red Cross Society, has announced the return of the SAFE STEPS Road Safety Campaign in Uganda that is targeting to impact 8,000 boda boda riders. This campaign, which started in 2022, is focusses on …
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The company targets to increase farmer payouts from Shs52bn to Shs80 billion in the next 5 years Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda Breweries Limited has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its Farm for Success program from the existing 35,000 farmers to a remarkable 50,000 farmers. This strategic move is …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
