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The leadership choices: are you winning?
#mindspark It’s tough to drive a car whose wheels are not aligned. You have to keep your hands on the steering wheel even on a straight...
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Be careful with your local SACCO group
I joined a local community SACCO, with much excitement. But the monthly penalty charges of Ugx. 10,000 for not saving is becoming a...
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Homily for Thursday, Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Ez 12:1-12 Mt 18:21–19:1 The parable Jesus speaks in today’s gospel reading has two clear messages. The first and most important message...
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Policy, not laziness failing Ugandans
The biggest problem in Uganda is the tendency to recognize foreigners at the expense of locals who are educated. Makerere University (MAK)...
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Count down: One day to the summitBI® Banking Sector Report Launch on 14th August 2020
The summitBI® Banking Report contains a rare depth and analysis style as it is meant for a tactical and strategic user. It examines the...
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Homily for Wednesday, Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22 Mt 18:15-20 We can often be impressed by numbers, and that is true even within the context of the church. We look to see...
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The Top 3 COVID-19 takeaways for tomorrow’s Dynamic Bank?
DOWNLOAD PDF: Tomorrow's Dynamic Bank -Top 3 Covid-19 Takeaways to Win A dynamic bank is one that adapts to the ever-changing environment...
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A new politician? “Hit the line hard…”
Politics is officially the best profession in Uganda, as it gives an instant return on investment when you go through, especially at MP...
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Which bank has got the digital agenda right?
In June 2020, my visa debit card expired. I tried to renew it without leaving my home but was unsuccessful. I contacted the bank using the...
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Meet the merciful God in the Sacrament of Reconciliation
What is the Sacrament of reconciliation? The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the most unique and beautiful characteristics of the...
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The success blindfold: How should companies build resilience?
Reading today’s (10th August 2020) Daily Monitor, page 36, left me with a sour mouth. Why are many businesses defaulting on bank loans?...
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MTN’s five years to 2022 BRIGHT strategy explained
You have probably seen an MTN advert or you are an MTN customer? Do you know the MTN game plan? What does it mean to you as a customer or...
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MTN Group is exiting UAE: ‘Africa is where our heart is.’
Africa may be disorganized or least developing, but it offers several market opportunities with cannot easily be found in other markets...
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Homily for Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In the gospel we find the disciples in a small, frail, boat, struggling with a heavy sea and a strong headwind. The Sea of Galilee is...
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Why a high cost to income ratio in banks?
#mindspark #banking Uganda’s banking industry is characterized by a high cost to income ratio. In 2016, during the election period, it...
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Open letter to His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Uganda
Your Excellency, How is it possible that the People's Representatives in Parliament can approve mid-term access to Social Security Funds,...
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What does good parenting entail?
Parenting is an ongoing battle between mind and heart of the parent. What is the best way to raise the children? To make the children do...
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Banking in Uganda is being disrupted. Are you safe?
As the value of the mobile money transactions increase, non-performing assets or bad loans in banks have been increasing, see Figure 1....
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Homily for Saturday, Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Hb 1:12—2:4 Mt 17:14-20 We sometimes find ourselves helpless before a particular situation. Try as we might, the issue or problem is more...
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How would you summarize your last ten years of your life?
I asked the above question to a group of people on my mentorship program, many of whom already successful financially. The responses were...
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The teacher from hell: a child’s troubles with a troubled teacher
“It is was 2003 when I joined a new primary school in Primary three. I fell in love with the school at first sight, on the day I had...
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Food for your soul: VERSE OF THE DAY
Don't set your heart on being a judge, unless you have the strength of character needed to put an end to injustice. If you let yourself be...
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Homily for Friday, Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7 Mt 16:24-28 Jesus asks a thought-provoking question in this morning’s gospel reading, ‘What will a man gain if he...
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Homily for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Dn 7:9-10 Mt 17:1-9 Peter’s comment in this morning’s gospel reading, ‘Master, it is wonderful for us to be here’, can find an echo in our...
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