Top 50 finalists were selected from over 22,000 applications across all 54 African nations The finalists represent 21 African countries, half are female, and work in 18 sectors like agriculture, AI, e-commerce, fashion, healthcare, renewable energy and ICT Finalists will advance to the next round of selection and will participate in an exclusive virtual boot […]
Q&A by Vanessa Ishimwe: We understand you founded your organization Youth Initiative for Development (YIDA) at a very young age while in a refugee camp in Northern Uganda. How old were you when you started, and what pushed you into creating YIDA? I am not the only founder of YIDA, we are three, and […]
To avoid home accidents, homeowners who use LPG roll-about heaters, patio heaters or fireplaces need to ensure the safety of their gas equipment as well as the cylinders they use. It is extremely important that you make use of registered professionals to perform the installation and maintenance of LPG appliances and cylinders. Used in accordance […]
A few hours of uncomfortable sleep will leave you feeling jaded in the morning. This is caused by the impact the quality of sleep has on the brain. Research has confirmed that a healthy amount of sleep is vital for the brain’s ability to adapt to input and in the future may help maintain your […]
Uganda’s Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Amelia Kyambadde has said that the country’s growing population, coupled with a vibrant economy will support Majid Al Futtaim’s commitment to Uganda. “Uganda’s economy has been growing on a positive note at 6% of GDP, the entry of a global retail brand like Carrefour goes a long way […]
The United States Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has launched the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a new program aimed at supporting the growth of women entrepreneurs around the world. The Academy, in support of the White House-led Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative, will equip women with the practical skills needed […]
A Ugandan movie ‘Kony-Order from Above’ that was last week selected for the 92nd Academy Awards also known as the Oscars is going to premiere in major Ugandan Cinemas for seven consecutive days starting this Friday 20 to 26 September 2019. The premiering will take place at Century Cinemax Acacia Mall Kisementi at 5 pm. […]
Zimbabwe’s first post-independence leader, Robert Mugabe has died aged 95. His family has confirmed his death. Mugabe had been receiving treatment in a hospital in Singapore since April. Mugabe was ousted in a military coup in 2017 after 37 years in power. Who is Robert Mugabe Robert Gabriel Mugabe was a Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician […]
Africa’s economic outlook is on the up, with the African Development Bank in its 2019 African Economic Outlook report forecasting sustained rise in the average GDP (gross domestic profit) growth rate for the continent – from an estimated 3.5% in 2018 to 4% this year and 4.1% in 2020. Growth in investment is one of […]
Hadijah Nannyomo has been appointed Partner at Ernst & Young (EY) Africa effective 1 July 2019. In August 2012 she moved to Ernst & Young Kenya to develop Customs and Excise service offerings in the East African region. Hadijah is currently the East Africa cluster leader for Customs, Excise and International trade services. Her client […]
After graduating from Makerere University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Steven Oketa discovered that he has a talent in painting. Following years of hopping around without finding a job, Oketa decided to try out his painting skills after his elder brother James encouraged him. Together with James, who was the brain behind his […]
brainchild Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW), formerly brainchild Burson-Marsteller, has unveiled the third edition of Innovation Series in its bid to promote innovation in business. “Our next edition will bring together industry experts, entrepreneurs, and policy makers in the tourism and hospitality sector to discuss the theme: Game-Changing Creativity: The Road to Hyper Growth in […]
As we step into the era of digital transformation, there is a need to align learning priorities to business outcomes. To do this, organizations need to enable business leaders to take ownership in learning interventions. As business demands change in the age of the fourth industrial revolution, organizations face a widening gap between the skills […]