Thought Leadership

Absa Bank Uganda⏤Empowering Uganda’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time  

by theceomaCEOsThought LeadershipApril 19, 2023April 19, 2023

In 2021, we looked forward to and planned for 2022 with a high degree of optimism as the COVID-19-induced lockdown approached its end. The reopening of the economy in January…

MUMBA KALIFUNGWA: Absa Bank Uganda’s 2022 performance manifests our obsession with our customers’ and stakeholders’ growth

by Mumba KalifungwaIndustry & AnalysisThe Big StoryThought LeadershipApril 19, 2023April 19, 2023

For many of us, 2022 seemed like the year we had been hoping for. We were going to put the pandemic behind us and find some sort of return to…

OPINION: Stop big pharma greed to slow down HiV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and other treatable deaths

by theceomaIndustry & AnalysisNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipApril 18, 2023April 18, 2023

This is seemingly the same script but a different cast; the profiteering and greed of big pharma knows no boundaries. We have barely pulled out of the COVID-19 pandemic, during…

OPINION: Iron Sheets Scandal- Kudos to The New Vision newspaper for this potential ‘story of the year candidate

by Mike SsegawaThought LeadershipApril 13, 2023April 13, 2023

Let me make these two observations; It has long been warned that it is wrong and stupid to place gold before pigs. They would just trample upon it. That is…

OPINION: Supplier ignorance and influence peddling in procurement and why Uganda needs a statutory regulatory body for procurement professionals

by Macdonald Rukundo KyamuteteraThought LeadershipApril 12, 2023April 12, 2023

Many times the word ignorance is applied, it is taken as an abuse or insult. In law, an ignorant person lacks knowledge of a given subject matter. Generally, ignorance is…

OPINION: The Tax Procedures Code (Amendment) Bill 2023⏤ proposed amendments on information sharing with tax authorities are stifling to taxpayers

by Onesmus MwesigwaThe Big StoryThought LeadershipApril 11, 2023April 11, 2023

The Tax Procedures Code (Amendment Bill) 2023 which was published in the Gazette of 30th March 2023 has many novel amendments but this commentary focuses on the proposed amendment to Section 42 of…

The Tax Procedures Code (Amendment) Bill 2023⏤ Parliament should decisively fix persistent penalties and interest waiver complications and injustices  

by Jaquiline AturindaThe Big StoryThought LeadershipApril 11, 2023April 11, 2023

The Tax Procedures Code (Amendment) Bill 2023 has a number of provisions that attempt to correct the complications and injustices related to the waiver of penalties and interest that has…

5G technology is here to transform business productivity and socio-economic transformation and Airtel Uganda is 5G-ready

by Agarwal RajeshNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipApril 8, 2023April 8, 2023

Farmers, teachers, and businesses have today incorporated digital support in their operations which translates to timely and fast access to services for those who subscribe to them. Today, a farmer…

TAX OPINION: The proposed tax on the sale of property in The Income Tax Bill 2023 is too extreme 

by Birungyi Cephas KagyendaIndustry & AnalysisThe Big StoryThought LeadershipApril 3, 2023April 3, 2023

The Income Tax Bill published on 30th March 2023 is spectacular in that it attempts to make dramatic reforms in tax. Apart from doing away with the incentive for investors…

OPINION: How Roofings Group’s eco-friendly steel products manufacturing is good for Uganda’s sustainable future

by Edwin AbaasaCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipApril 3, 2023April 3, 2023

As the world becomes more aware of the need to protect our environment, it’s important for companies to take responsibility and make eco-friendly choices. That’s why Roofings group, the leading…