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How Blockchain Technology Can Curb Mobile Phone Fraud

June 25, 2022June 25, 2022 admin

Twenty years ago, communication between persons across distances and services like sending money had a heavy reliance on physical channels, such as landlines, the post office and public service vehicles.

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Analysis, Insights, NewsBlockchain technology, George Muga, Noah BaalessanvuLeave a comment

Afreximbank: Risks to Africa’s Growth Outlook

June 17, 2022June 18, 2022 admin

After showing resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the face of rising geopolitical tensions, Africa’s growth is expected to accelerate further in the near term.

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Analysis, Insights, NewsAfrica Growth Projections, Afrieximbank, Geopolitical risksLeave a comment
October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 admin

NSSF managing director Richard Byarugaba said that whereas all other clauses in the NSSF bill should take immediate effect, the clause that provides for mid term access should not be implemented because there is no money to pay all members at once.

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Analysis, Insights, NewsNo Money NSSF Mid Trm, NSSF Mid Term Access, Richard ByarugabaLeave a comment

Stanbic PMI: Private Sector Records Jobless Growth In September

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 admin

Business sentiment in Uganda’s private sector remained positive but slow in September on account of new orders and higher output, according to the monthly Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers Index (PMI).

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ANALYSIS: How MTN $280 Million IPO Marks A New Dawn

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 admin

The response has been overwhelming from the public since MTN Uganda, the largest telecom operator agreed to float 20% shares on the securities exchange.

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Analysis, Insights, NewsCharles Mbire, Keith Kalgyegira, MTN float 20% shares, Paul Bwiso, Wim VanhelleputteLeave a comment

Stephen Kaboyo’s weekly outlook on the Uganda shilling

September 11, 2020September 19, 2020 admin
Stephen Kaboyo

Outlook suggest that shilling slide will likely ease as mid month corporate taxes take center stage.

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Analysis, InsightsStephen Kaboyo, Uganda shillingLeave a comment

BoU names top 7 banks to deal in government securities

September 8, 2020September 19, 2020 admin

Mutebile noted that trading in the secondary market has remained persistently low. For instance, In FY 2019/20, the turnover in the secondary market was recorded at 41% of the total outstanding stock of government securities.

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Analysis, InsightsBank of Uganda, BoU, Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, Government securitiesLeave a comment

Shilling likely to depreciate on further lockdown easing

September 4, 2020September 19, 2020 admin
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Analysis, InsightsCOVID-19, lockdown easing, Stephen Kaboyo, Uganda shillingLeave a comment

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