By Andrew M. Mwenda Why Africa needs trade and investment from America, not lectures on democracy and human rights Last week, we were in Washington DC to attend the America-Africa Summit. China, the European Union, India – even Turkey – have all held summits on Africa and with African leaders …
Read More »Uganda to host Banking, ICT summit
By Julius Businge Uganda will on Apr. 25 host the third annual East Africa Banking and ICT Security Summit in Kampala under the theme; ‘Strengthening Banking and ICT development in Africa’. Available information indicates that the one day summit organised by Cyber Security Africa, co-hosted by National Information Technology Authority …
Read More »Sixth ‘home is the best’ Summit slated for Dec. 28
By Ronald Musoke & Joan Akello The sixth ‘Home is the Best’ Summit organized by the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) for Ugandans in the Diaspora returning home for Christmas is slated to take place on Dec. 28. Ugandans living and working abroad have in recent times been recognized by the …
Read More »The G (irls) 20 2013 Summit
By Joan Akello The empowerment of girls and women is one of the most effective tools for economic, political and social development. Young women aged 18 to 20 are called up on to apply online to participate in the summit next year. There are 3.5 billion girls and women in …
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