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Battle for the Pump Between Dangote and Oil Establishment
In a dramatic escalation of tensions in Nigeria’s oil sector, Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has openly accused regulators and oil unions of sabotaging his $20 billion refinery to protect […] More
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Charts, Agents, and Sam Altman: My Best Moments from Stripe Sessions 2026.
Almost two weeks back, I was at Stripe Sessions in San Francisco. A lot of charts, predictions and demos were shared. Here’s what caught my attention: • Something fundamental changed […] More
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Building Financially Resilient Businesses
Building Financially Resilient Businesses: Lessons from the JTB Wealth Management Session The session was brilliantly facilitated by Edna Winifred Nebira and Aisha Najjingo Muwanga, who led us through insightful conversations […] More
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There’s a flurry in requests for proposals for pharmacovigilance services across Africa right now.
The demand is coming from both multinational and local MAHs, and PV vendors seeking partnerships with local experts. Why now? Health Authorities are increasingly threatening to suspend products from MAHs […] More
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The Great African Music Paradox: Global Sounds, External Pipes, and the Mirage of the “Homegrown” DSP
For the past decade, the global narrative has been obsessed with the “African Sound.” From the rhythmic dominance of Afrobeats to the log-drum pulse of Amapiano, our culture is the […] More
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Publishers, Authors & Booksellers, let’s talk about market research.
How can we predict book sales if we don’t have solid data on what genres are selling and where? In the West, publishers can rely on platforms like The Bookseller […] More
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Understanding Uganda’s amended copyright law
Uganda’s amended copyright law has rightly sparked conversation across the creative industry, but beyond the headlines, there’s a deeper issue we must confront: understanding. For many artists, copyright is often […] More
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Empowering Sudan’s private sector as a means to create transformative change
In Sudan’s current volatile landscape, marked by economic challenges and uncertainty, the need for decisive action is more pressing than ever. 249Startups, we are committed to empowering the private sector […] More
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How an Impromptu Sales Pitch Helped Me Rethink the Future of EQUATE Foundation.
Salespeople no longer come to us directly. They set traps for you to go to them instead. Side Note: We recently discovered that the same issue that made mom undergo […] More
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Why Communicators Must Rewrite Uganda’s ESG Narrative
There are commendable efforts by both government and private sector to drive ESG and sustainability adoption through policies and reporting frameworks. However, meaningful buy-in is only achieved through strategic and […] More
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Escaping the “Nickelodeon Trap”: Why African Cinema is Stuck in 1905 Distribution
Africa has no shortage of cinematic talent. We have world class directors, visionary screenwriters, actors who captivate global audiences, and stories that resonate far beyond our borders. Yet there is […] More
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2026/27 Budget: Ways and means to increase revenue mobilization without hurting private sector.
As Uganda prepares to read its national budget for the financial year 2026/27 on Thursday 11, June 2026, the chosen theme — Full Monetization of Uganda’s Economy through Commercial Agriculture, […] More
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WHY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FAIL
Why Projects Fail Every failed construction project can usually be traced to one or more of four causes: Poor understanding of scope Poor pricing Poor planning Poor execution Most contractors […] More
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The Mombasa tycoon who had it all and lost it all.
Penning my journal. When God was baking those handsome, he caked Otieno with all his gifts. Born in the early 60s to a single fishmonger mum Anyango in Rusinga Island he […] More
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To the ride or dies on this entrepreneurship journey
When I was “winning”. Senior corporate executive title, top 0.5% earner in the UK, picking up the bill at dinners, treating everyone to drinks — I was surrounded. Encouraged. Gassed […] More
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Introducing Tyms: AI software and agents that help businesses run their operations
Today we’re launching Tyms: AI software and agents that help businesses run their operations across finance, sales, marketing, customer service, compliance, and more. Why this matters We can all agree […] More
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The “S” in ESG Is Not Charity. It Is Strategy.
When conversations about ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) arise, the spotlight almost always falls on carbon emissions, renewable energy, and climate action. Yet one of the most transformative pillars of […] More
