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12:59
12:59

New Fathers to Get 20 Week Fully Paid Leave at Standard Chartered

All countries, apart from the US and Papua New Guinea have laws that make it for mandatory for employers to offer minimum paid parental leave, while Uganda and most African countries only limit it to maternity and paternity leave of between 8 and 17 weeks.
08:40
08:40

TotalEnergies Displays Local Content Milestones in Uganda's Oil and Gas 5

Mariam Nampeera Mboowa, the Deputy General Manager of TotalEnergies EP Uganda said these involved the supply of locally sourced goods and services by mainly the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
15:25
15:25

Drop in Advertising, Govt Arrears Sending New Vision into Losses

The notice issued by Managing Director Don Wanyama is based on the "preliminary assessment" of the company's performance, by the Board of Directors, which is expected to return a loss for the year ended June 30.
09:21
09:21

Transparency in Extractive Industry Improves, but More Needed - EU, Govt 1 4

State Minister for Minerals, Peter Lokeris stressed that the government was committed to continue improving transparency in the sector to ensure the resources benefit all and especially, that they leave all satisfied and happy.
16:32
16:32

Bankers Institute, Police Launch Training Course as Uganda Fights Financial Grey List 7

Grey-listing lead to high costs on financial transfers, large costs on processing letters of credit, and an increase in transaction fees and overseas remittances with reduced dollar inflows.
08:29
08:29

Government Planning Minimal Increases in 2024/25 Budget - Kasaija 4 1

Domestic Revenue is projected to increase to UGX29.958 trillion from the current year's target of 29.672.3 trillion, while the total resource envelope could amount to Uganda 52.72 trillion.
10:03
10:03

Karamoja Leaders Demand Say in Gov't, Donor Programs for Sustainability 7

Labot says the issue of deciding for the community instead of involving them to give their own views on the policies and programs is not helping the transformation of the people of Karamoja.
16:49
16:49

Accountancy Exam Failure Rates Worrying - ICPAU 4

Laura Aseru Orobia, the chairperson of the Public Accountants Examinations Board (PAEB), explains that one of the main causes of the high failure rates is the "targeted preparation" also known as spotting where candidates choose areas to concentrate on when preparing for the exams.
14:13
14:13

Allianz, Sanlam Merger To Form Big Non-Bank Financial Company

Allianz entered Uganda and East Africa generally through a 2020 deal in which it acquired 66 percent of Jubilee Holdings and now also operates in Burundi, Tanzania, Mauritius and Kenya.
11:31
11:31

Salaam Bank Gets First Islamic Banking License in Uganda 1

"The licenses in now allow Ugandan nationals to enjoy 100 percent Islamic financial products, allow the introduction of quality products and services to the Ugandan banking market," said Salaam management
16:39
16:39

Entrepreneurs Question Deregistration of Companies by URSB 8

Rachel Kamusiime, the Registration Officer at URSB says some companies made returns which did not include all issues, like the recently introduced Beneficial Ownership (the real owner of the company) requirement, among others.
16:18
16:18

Fuel Prices to Rise Further Amidst Global Supply Cuts - Ministry 3 Top story

On Monday morning, however, some Shell Stations quoted a liter of petrol at 5,410 Shillings while others smaller and newer marketers put it at 5,100, an increase of 600 Shillings in a month.
15:36
15:36

Uganda Gets Modern Emergency Medical Training Simulation Centre 2 6

The facility donated by TotalEnergies EP will provide specialized emergency medical skills training to strengthen preparedness and ability of medical personnel to respond to health emergencies.
21:32
21:32

Airtel Seeks To Raise UGX800b From Share Listing 5

Airtel Uganda expects to pay dividends of 500 billion shillings this year, in line with its own policy of giving out 95 percent of profit after tax.
15:40
15:40

Gold Accounts for 40% June Exports for Uganda

Prior to the suspension in 2021, gold export earnings had grown to 170 million dollars a month, according to the figures at the Central Bank.
17:45
17:45

Home-Construction Impoverishes Retirees - Experts 7

According to Alan Lwetabe, the Director Investments at the Deposit Protection Fund says the mistake most Ugandans make is starting to construct a retirement home on retirement benefits.
13:56
13:56

UNBS Tightens Maize Export Procedures to Enhance Standards

Trucks whose results are found to comply with the standard shall be released to proceed to the border, while those which fail the test shall be retained for further management in line with the agreed procedures.
07:58
07:58

Uganda Warned Against Cash Printing to Bridge External Financing Gaps 6

Izabela Karpowicz, the IMF Resident Representative in Uganda warned that such a move would draw political questions after adverse effects and affect the independence of the Central Bank.
07:58
07:58

Umeme Makes Record Revenues for Half Year

The period saw 72,411 new customers connected to the grid, compared to 56,547 connected in the same period of 2022, leading to a total of 1.8 million connections.
13:47
13:47

Women Still Lagging Despite Efforts Towards Popularizing Digital Finance- EPRC financial inclusion 1

Ibrahim Kasirye the Director of Research at the think tank said women still lack simple things like the National Identity Card which are vital for account opening or accessing digital financial services. He says many women also need permission from their spouses to open a bank account.
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