New Vision Business News

Shilling to stay weak, say experts

2010-03-21 21:00:00

THE Uganda shilling, which has crossed the 2,100-mark against the dollar in recent weeks, is projected to remain weak due to lack of fundamentals to support it and the political risk, dealers said over the weekend.

Auto fair attracts crowds

2010-03-21 21:00:00

MORE than 7,000 showgoers visited the Stanbic Banks third edition of the annual home and auto exhibition that kicked off on Saturday.

Smallholder farmers get sh50b boost

2010-03-21 21:00:00

OVER 300,000 households across the country are expected to benefit from a $25m (about sh50b) agri-business loan scheme by Stanbic Bank, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and Kilimo Trust.

Fina Bank donates to Bududa

2010-03-21 21:00:00

Kenyans eye Sorotis fruits

2010-03-21 21:00:00

A TEAM of Kenyan investors recently visited Teso region to conduct a survey on the defunct Soroti Meat Packers factory.

Barclays tips on loan repayments

2010-03-21 21:00:00

BUSINESSES struggling with paying back loans have been advised to seek professional guidance to avoid going down.

My first job: John Ssebana Kizito

2010-03-21 21:00:00

WHAT was your first job? Where and when was it? How much did you earn then?
My first job was working as a staff trainee at Shell Uganda Limited in 1960. I was earning sh10,200 per year.

Want to earn more?

2010-03-21 21:00:00

JOHN Bamukyaye, a worker in one of the firms in town, earns sh300,000 a month. When he had just left university this was enough for him. However, as time went on, his demands increased. He has to cater for rent, a wife and a child. I need to get another job, he says to no one in particular.

The trick was talking to the boss

2010-03-21 21:00:00

KAYONDO and Okello were friends working as designers of an education magazine in town. They were also the only permanent workers at the magazine. Besides, laying and designing the pages, they acted as editors.

Engage workers meaningfully

2010-03-21 21:00:00

WHETHER you are a chief executive officer or a leader in one way or another, you could have heard about employee engagement. Normally, many would associate employee engagement with the human resources department and perhaps would also leave it to them.

MTAC on job creation campaign

2010-03-21 21:00:00

THE Management Training and Advisory Centre has embarked on a nationwide job creation awareness campaign using business-oriented approaches.

How to keep a good work ethic

2010-03-21 21:00:00

FOR an employee to succeed at any workplace, she needs to be professional in whatever she is doing, commented one expert.

New Vision Business News

Shilling to stay weak, say experts

Auto fair attracts crowds

Smallholder farmers get sh50b boost

Fina Bank donates to Bududa

Kenyans eye Sorotis fruits

Barclays tips on loan repayments

My first job: John Ssebana Kizito

Want to earn more?

The trick was talking to the boss

Engage workers meaningfully

MTAC on job creation campaign

How to keep a good work ethic

Kenyans eye Sorotis fruits

The trick was talking to the boss