Uganda Stories - MarcoPolis Your local business media with a global reach Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:11:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Rene at 25: From a Small Pharmacy to a Regional Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in EAC /rene-at-25-from-a-small-pharmacy-to-a-regional-leader-in-pharmaceutical-manufacturing-in-eac.htm Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:19:02 +0000 /?p=190407 Background Rene Industries began as a wholesale pharmacy specializing in importing and distributing pharmaceutical medicines. The company later expanded through backward integration into domestic manufacturing of essential medicines. Construction of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility commenced in 1996, with the first commercial production rolling out in 1998. Rene Industries was founded in 1999 by Mr. Rishi ...

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]]> “Is Africa Cross-Border Lending Under Threat?� by Akosua Akowuah of AB & David Africa /is-africa-cross-border-lending-under-threat-by-akosua-akowuah-of-ab-david-africa.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:17:42 +0000 /is-africa-cross-border-lending-under-threat-by-akosua-akowuah-of-ab-david-africa.htm The decision of the High Court in Uganda in the recent case of HAM ENTERPRISES V DIAMOND TRUST BANK (U) AND DIAMOND TRUST BANK (K) LTD has sent the financial sector reeling for cover. Incidentally, the controversial decision in Ham’s case was made at a time when an increase in potential cross-border lending in Africa was anticipated; and the continent was in transition buoyed by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

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]]> Security Solutions: Hipora Celebrates More Than 10 Years of Loss Control Excellence in East Africa /security-solutions-hipora-celebrates-more-than-10-years-of-loss-control-excellence-in-east-africa.htm Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:35:30 +0000 /security-solutions-hipora-celebrates-more-than-10-years-of-loss-control-excellence-in-east-africa.htm Hipora Group is an integrated loss control and security organization that provides highly efficient and cost-effective pre-integrated business and security solutions to control losses in business, ranging from merchandise theft to pilferage, shoplifting, fraud, excessive discounting, paperwork mistakes, etc. Hipora serves a variety of sectors such as retail, manufacturing, trading, and processing industries.

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]]> Uganda Telecommunications: MTN Uganda Named Top Taxpayer by President Museveni /uganda-telecommunications-mtn-uganda-named-top-taxpayer-by-president-museveni.htm Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:47:10 +0000 /uganda-telecommunications-mtn-uganda-named-top-taxpayer-by-president-museveni.htm President Museveni has named telecom giant MTN Uganda as the top taxpayer, with annual expected returns of Shs 701b. Charles Mbire, the Chairman of MTN Uganda, said that the company will continue investing and putting new products in the market in order to sustain its position as the leading taxpayer.

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]]> Charles Mbire Confirms MTN Uganda sh380b Payment for the Renewal of its 12 Years Licence /charles-mbire-confirms-mtn-uganda-sh380b-payment-for-the-renewal-of-its-12-years-licence.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:13:47 +0000 /charles-mbire-confirms-mtn-uganda-sh380b-payment-for-the-renewal-of-its-12-years-licence.htm On Friday June 12, 2020, MTN Uganda completed the payment of sh380b ($100m) for the renewal of its licence, which expired in October 2018. The new license will become operational on July 1st, 2020, and will run until 2032, after which MTN will then have full geographical access coverage of Uganda. The company will also be able to improve the quality of telecommunication services and boost investment in the sector for both existing and new telecom operators.

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]]> MTN Uganda Chairman Charles Mbire Donates Relief Food to HIV Patients in Kabale /mtn-uganda-chairman-charles-mbire-donates-relief-food-to-hiv-patients-in-kabale.htm Tue, 05 May 2020 08:30:46 +0000 /mtn-uganda-chairman-charles-mbire-donates-relief-food-to-hiv-patients-in-kabale.htm On Wednesday, the Chairman of MTN Uganda, Charles Mbire, donated relief food to the Kabale COVID-19 task force. The donation was meant to support vulnerable people in Kabale, a district in the Western Region of Uganda. These included HIV patients who are getting their antiviral drugs at the Kamukira Health Centre IV in Kabale Municipality, as well as people with disabilities around the health centre.

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]]> COVID-19: MTN Uganda Donates Three Brand New Vehicles to the Coronavirus Task Force /covid-19-mtn-uganda-donates-three-brand-new-vehicles-to-the-coronavirus-task-force.htm Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:18:45 +0000 /covid-19-mtn-uganda-donates-three-brand-new-vehicles-to-the-coronavirus-task-force.htm MTN has proven to be a dependable partner in the fight against COVID-19 in Uganda. In a continuous effort to help defeat the pandemic, the telecom company has recently handed over three (3) brand new Nissan pickups to the President, the Prime Minister, and the COVID-19 task force, in order to ease transport issues.

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]]> Transport and Logistics in Uganda: Musita Investments Remains at the Forefront During the COVID-19 Crisis /transport-and-logistics-in-uganda-musita-investments-remains-at-the-forefront-during-the-covid-19-crisis.htm Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:27:21 +0000 /transport-and-logistics-in-uganda-musita-investments-remains-at-the-forefront-during-the-covid-19-crisis.htm In those times of coronavirus crisis, Musita Investments Limited remains at the forefront of the transport and logistics sector in Uganda. The company is providing assistance by sending and delivering medical equipment and supplies to health facilities and strives to find solutions in order to help businesses operational through this difficult period, offering transportation services to them.

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]]> COVID-19: MTN Uganda Donates Ush 500 Million and Offers Free Online Study Resources /covid-19-mtn-uganda-donates-ush-500-million-and-offers-free-online-study-resources.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2020 08:47:32 +0000 /covid-19-mtn-uganda-donates-ush-500-million-and-offers-free-online-study-resources.htm Telecommunication giant MTN Uganda has announced a donation of Ush 500 million towards the effort to fight against COVID-19 in the country, and has decided to and offer free online study resources to help pupils and students learn from home during the lockdown.

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]]> Rene Industries: Providing Affordable Quality Medicines to Uganda and East Africa /rene-industries-providing-affordable-quality-medicines-to-uganda-and-east-africa.htm Thu, 27 Feb 2020 07:53:36 +0000 /rene-industries-providing-affordable-quality-medicines-to-uganda-and-east-africa.htm Rene Industries is a leading pharmaceutical company in Uganda and East Africa, providing affordable quality medicines to the population. Headquartered in Kampala, Rene Industries began its journey in 1996 as Rene Pharmacy Limited, which imported and distributed pharmaceutical products. As of now, the company manufactures over 140 products, covering over 22 therapeutic ranges.

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