It is not long ago reports of a hacking incident at Makerere University’s academic department were all over the place. Apparently, some brilliant students found a short cut to getting that sought after first class by hacking into the University’s computer system, modifying their results to read first class even for papers they had not attempted. Since Friday 24th July 2015, I have been trying to contact Makerere University School of Languages, Literature and Communications, specifically the department of Journalism and Communication in vain. I visited this site. Unfortunately, there are no contact details whatsoever. It is painful! I would…
Personal Finance: Invest your savings wisely
Let’s set the record straight – you must invest money in order to succeed. Your choice of business and entrepreneurial acumen will determine your profitability and future success. Every business has its own shortcomings and limitations. You must do homework to ascertain the impediments to your business. Is it capital or markets? Assuming you had Ugx. 5m in your bank account, which business would you invest in? There are many businesses you might consider investing in– stocks, treasury bills, real estate, mobile money agency, eatery, consulting outfit or farming. Your choice must be influenced by your availability, capital requirements and…
The poverty mentality: here is how you are killing your own business!
Let me make a disclosure – ever since I applied for insurance, I have been cautious of my diet. I got to know my body mass index (BMI) was titling the wrong way. I had to do something about it. Control what you eat. From then on, I became picky about food. I am now a fruits addict. I eat them at lunch and evenings, in addition to great meals of course. You cannot imagine how excited I was when I discovered a supermarket in Kamwokya retailing fresh fruits. These folks have an innovative way of packaging – jack fruit, sugar…