CAPTION: Fans of bell beer toast during a party in Kampala recently. (File Photo). By Lilian KansimeRelevance has become one of the most overused words in marketing. Every brand wants it. Few understand what it actually requires.In fast-moving markets, the pressure to stay current is constant. New platforms emerge and trends shift overnight. Consumer expectations evolve just […]
CAPTION: A customer buys beer at a stall of Uganda Breweries Ltd recently. (File photo).By Catherine NdunguKAMPALA – Alcohol is woven into social life across Uganda. We have the different celebrations and nightlife as well as the everyday community gatherings or milestone events. But beneath this familiar reality lies a market many of us rarely […]
By Peter FabriciusPRITORIA – Samia Suluhu Hassan’s state visit to Moscow could signal a global reorientation – or it could be just hedging bets.In June, President Samia Suluhu Hassan conducted Tanzania’s first state visit to Russia since the country’s first president, Julius Nyerere, travelled there in 1969. Her visit, with a large business delegation, included […]
CAPTION: Some of the products of Uganda Breweries Ltd under production recently. (File photo). By Josephine Njoroge There comes a point when financial results stop being just numbers on a spreadsheet. They begin to reflect the kind of business you are building, the standards you hold yourself to, and whether your shareholders can trust […]
The coercive repatriation of Burundian refugees risks reproducing cycles of displacement ahead of Burundi’s 2027 elections.Since December 2025, tens of thousands of Burundian refugees in Tanzania have returned to Burundi, mainly from Nduta camp, which closed in April. Most had fled Burundi after former president Pierre Nkurunziza’s decision to seek a third term triggered violent […]
By Elijah Tumusiime KAMPALA – In the evolving landscape of our digital economy, data has become as crucial as any traditional resource. Unlike physical goods, data moves across borders instantly. This movement creates important questions about ownership, compliance, and security. Data sovereignty addresses these questions by ensuring that data is governed by the laws of […]
By Felicite NsonKAMPALA – Economic growth runs on more than capital and infrastructure. It runs on social capital, the networks of trust, influence, and collaboration that shape how decisions are made and opportunities are distributed. As businesses and governments push for inclusive growth, the real question is how effectively we are investing in and leveraging […]