The Government in partnership with China is to create over 1,000 jobs at the completion of the new Sukulu phosphates factory in Tororo district. “We have already acquired the exploration license of Sukulu phosphate deposits which represents the start of resource development,” said the president of Guangzhou Dongsong Energy Group, L.V Weidong. He said they are determined to see that the project benefits the Sukulu residents. Weidong signed a memorandum of understanding with the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) executive director Eng. Frank Sebbowa at State House Entebbe recently. The project follows a meeting between President Yoweri Museveni and President XI…
Here is how you can respect others and succeed
One of the values of successful and eminent people is respect. They respect themselves and those they interact with. You too, must respect people regardless of their background or current social standing. So, what is respect? First, you need to respect yourself. Anything you would not want to appear about you in the media, avoid it. Be compliant in everything you do. Work hard and create a long term foundation for your success. Avoid cutting corners. And of course, look after yourself well – press your shirts, wear clean socks, brush your teeth and smell good. Second, respect others. There…
Ugx.256 billions passed for the youth
Parliament has approved the new Ugx.265 billion youth venture fund, a five-year development programme that seeks to combat poverty and unemployment among the youth. In a report presented by the Budget Committee Chairperson, Mr. Tim Lwanga, the government relocated Ugx.19.5 billion from Ministry of Finance to Ministry of Gender which is going to manage the project for the next five years. The allocation of Ugx.19.5 billion is meant to kick-start the project this financial year. The beneficiary youths will be organised under Youth Interest Groups (YIGs), or as individual youths, and will be the nucleus of the programme, Mr. Lwanga…
Need a forensic lab? Here is how to justify funds for it…
If you work in Internal audit department, below are ideas on how you can have your Audit committee commit funds to establishing a robust computer forensic investigations department. Remember, the same tools can help you undertake proactive forensics. And in your justification, error on proactive forensics — getting to the bottom of past frauds so that they are never repeated. When you catch a fraudster, they usually think twice! Below is a justification statement to your Audit Committee of the Board. Remember, your CEO may see no need to empower you with all the skills and tools you need. The…
MPs want finance probed over Ugx1,300 billions
MPs on the parliamentary committee of finance have ordered an investigation into the circumstances under which the finance ministry signed 13 new loan agreements equivalent to Ugx1.3 trillion without parliamentary approval. In the committee report on the ministerial policy statements and budget estimates for the financial year 2013/14 that was tabled before the House last week, the committee observed that the ministry overlooked the provisions of the Constitution and the Public Finance and Accountability Act (PFAA) and therefore undermined the mandate entrusted to the legislative arm. Members will recall that Article 159 (2) of the 1995 constitution requires that borrowing…
Pupils sent away as teachers’ strikes continue
Several government schools were by yesterday forced to close temporarily as teachers stayed away from class for the third day and the administrators could not control the pupils. If you visited any of, Buganda Road, Nakasero, Bat Valley, Kyaggwe Road, Nabagereka, Old Kampala, East Kololo, Shimoni and Ngora District’s St. Aloysius and Okoboi Demonstration primary schools, you be greeted by padlocks as there were neither teachers nor students. “It is only Uganda National Teachers’ Union (Unatu) that will advise us otherwise. We shall not yield to any intimidation by some of the State agents who are threatening us,” Mr Asiata…
