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| FOSABU Golf Day, 26 October 2019. |
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On 26 October 2019, members of the Forum of South African Businesses in Uganda (FOSABU) organised their annual Golf Day event at Kitante Golf Course, Kampala.
These are over 70 South African companies operating in Uganda and they formed this umbrella body in December 2015 to strengthen trade and investment between South Africa and Uganda.
FOSABU organises this event annually and proceeds are channeled to charity to help those in need. 80 players participated in the game.
This year, FOSABU partnered with Kampala Golf Club.
Sponsors of the event included MTN Uganda, Eskom Uganda, Stanbic Bank, ABSA, Marsh, Golf 100, Record TV, Sun international, and Multichoice.
- High Commissioner Mollo delivering Remarks.
- High Commissioner handing over award to ABSA Team.
- Band performing (Undercover Brothers).
- MTN team receiving award.
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| FOSABU Inaugural Business Summit, 22 October 2019. |
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The Forum of South African Businesses in Uganda (FOSABU) in partnership with the South African High Commission organised the FOSABU Inaugural Business Summit in Kampala, Uganda under the theme “Trade, the Connector and Driver of Inclusive Growth in Africa”. The Summit was held at Commonwealth Speke Resort Munyonyo, on 22 October 2019. This was the first FOSABU Summit held in Kampala and Mr Patrick Mweheire, FOSABU Deputy Chairperson and Managing Director of Stanbic Bank Uganda invited guests to the next Summit in 2020.
Right Honourable Ruhakana Rugunda, Prime Minister of Uganda was the Guest of Honour and Hon. Oryem Okello, State Minister of International Affairs delivered remarks.
Sponsors of the event were Stanbic Bank Uganda, MTN Uganda, ABSA, Eskom, and Multichoice.
- High Commissioner Lekoa Solly Mollo delivering Opening Remarks.
- Right Honourable Ruhakana Rugunda.
- Hon. Oryem Okello, State Minister of International Affairs.
- Ambassador Kintu Nyago, Deputy High Commissioner of Uganda in Pretoria.
- Mr Wim Vanhelleput, MTN Uganda, Chief Executive Officer.
- Panel on Agri-business: Building Cross-Border Capabilities.
- Panel on Bilateral Trade and Investment: Creating Profitable Trade Climate.
- Closing Remarks by Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of FOSABU, High Commissioner Mollo and Mr Patrick Mweheire, Managing Director of Stanbic Bank Uganda.
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Mandela Day 2019
The Mission in Kampala organised the Mandela Day 2019 at Graca Machel Skills Development Centre under the theme “Action Against Poverty”, on 18 July 2019. The pictures reflect donations made amongst others;
- Kampala Ssese Island built baby care centre
- Donations from Ndejje University
- Donations from UNICEF that included sanitary ware
- Sewing machines from Mandela University Alumni
- Water tank from IMO.
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CONFERMENT OF MRS WINNIE MADIKIZELA MANDELA BY MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, JANUARY 2018 |
In January 2018, Mrs Winnie Madikizela Mandela was honoured by Makerere University in Uganda with Honorary Doctorate Degree in Laws for her contribution in the fight against apartheid in particular and Africa in general. Ms Gandhi Baai, her niece received the award on her behalf.
- Ms Ghandhi Baai in white outfit.
- The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and High Commissioner Lekoa Solly Mollo at the Residence of Mrs Madikizela Mandela in Soweto.
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| Ms Ghandhi Baai in white outfit. |
The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and High Commissioner Lekoa Solly Mollo at the Residence of Mrs Madikizela Mandela in Soweto. |
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TRIBUTE TO MRS WINNIE MADIKIZELA MANDELA, 02 APRIL 2018 |
The Mission in Kampala, Uganda opened the Book of Condolences on the passing away of Mrs Winnie Madikizela Mandela on 02 April 2018. The following dignitaries amongst others visited the Mission to sign the Book:
- H.E. Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda
- H.E. Janet Museveni, First lady and Minister of Education and Sports
- The Right Honourable Speaker of Parliament, Madame Rebecca Kadaga
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| H.E. Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda. |
H.E. Janet Museveni, First lady and Minister of Education and Sports. |
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| The Right Honourable Speaker of Parliament, Madame Rebecca Kadaga. |
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FREEDOM DAY 2018 |
On 27 April 2018, the Mission in Kampala, Uganda organised the Freedom Day 2018 at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala. The Guest of Honour was the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of Uganda, Hon. Kahinda Otafiire. High Commissioner Lekoa Solly Mollo delivered Address. The well-known jazz musician, Isaiah Katumwa from Uganda and Siphokazi Mohapi from South Africa entertained the guests. The event culminated in the jazz concert at Serena Hotel on 30 April 2018, featuring Isaiah Katumwa, Siphokazi Mohapi and Manu Dibango
The following pictures are attached:
- High Commissioner delivering the speech.
- Minister Otafiire delivering his remarks.
- The High Commissioner and Guest of Honour cutting the cake.
- Siphokazi Mohapi and Isaiah Katumwa performing.
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| High Commissioner delivering the speech. |
Minister Otafiire delivering his remarks. |
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| The High Commissioner and Guest of Honour cutting the cake. |
Siphokazi Mohapi and Isaiah Katumwa performing. |
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| Celebrating Oliver Reginald Tambo centenary organised the O.R.Tambo Memorial Lecture and used the opportunity to launch the Uganda Chapter of the African Liberation Heritage Route. The event was held at O.R.Tambo School of Leadership in Kaweweta, Uganda on 27 October 2017. The Guest of Honour was the Hon. Kahinda Otafiire, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of Uganda. Adv. Sonwabile Mancotywa, CEO of the National Heritage Council of South Africa delivered the Key Note Address. |
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| Mandela Memorial Lecture at Makerere University and was launched by H.E. Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda. Makerere University will host the event annually to celebrate the legacy of Mr Mandela. Ms Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of Mr Mandela delivered the Key Note Address. |
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Mandela Day at Kiteenzi Primary School and Centre for Children with Disability on 18 July 2017. The High Commission and partners donated foodstuff, painted the school and assisted in maintenance of vegetable garden. |
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| FREEDOM DAY EVENT, 28 APRIL 2017 |
The Mission in Kampala, Uganda hosted its 2017 Freedom Day at the Sheraton Hotel on Friday, 28 April 2017. The event was hosted in partnership with a number of South African companies based in Uganda, under the umbrella of the
Forum of South African Businesses in Uganda (FOSABU), which sponsored the event.
The Guest of Honour was the Honourable, Mr Oryem Okello, Minister of State for International Affairs of Uganda. He expressed appreciation on the manner in which the High Commissioner of South Africa to Uganda, Prof. Maj.Gen.Solly Mollo, had engaged with the Ugandans since his arrival as well as for his initiatives to enhance good bilateral relations between South Africa and Uganda.
A Ugandan Church Choir which has visited South Africa on numerous occasions, "Our Lady of Africa Choir", provided excellent renditions of the Ugandan and South African National Anthems and, thanks to the support of the South African companies based in Uganda, the Soweto String Quartet entertained the 500 guests with wonderful South African music for the rest of the evening. |
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| Nelson Mandela lecture under the theme “Take Action, Inspire Change” |
| 15 JULY 2016, 18:00 – 20:15 |
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Serena Kampala Hotel Victoria Hall |
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First of its kind Nelson Mandela Lecture to be organised in Uganda and Mr Mac Maharaj, former Minister of Transport, and former Spokesperson of President Jacob Zuma delivered the Key Note Address and Closing Remarks made by the Hon. Justice Jotham Tumwesigye of the Supreme Court of Uganda. Programme Director was the CEO of New Vision Media of Uganda.
Panellists included Mr James Akena, Member of Parliament for Lira Municipality; Mrs Victoria Sekitoleko, former Minister of Agriculture of Uganda; and Mr Robert Mwesiga, NEC Member of the ruling Party (NRM).
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| Jointly with the South African military police attached to the UN (MONUSCO) visited the “Special Children, Special People Home |
| 16 JULY 2016, 08:00 – 13:00 |
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Bunga, Kampala, Uganda |
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Donated foodstuff, clothes and created vegetable garden |
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| Mandela Day |
18 JULY 2016, 11:00 – 17:00 |
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Oliver Reginald Tambo Army Primary School in Kaweweta, Uganda |
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Donation of food, school books, sanitary-ware, demarcated sports field, cleaning of the classrooms, and laid a wreath at the Graveside of SA fallen Heroes, buried in Kaweweta, Uganda. |
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| South African High Commissioner to Uganda, Prof. Maj.Gen Solly Mollo and the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda cutting the grass at the OR Tambo Army Primary School in Kaweweta, Uganda. |
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| MTN Uganda brought a computer bus for children from this disadvantaged community to learn computer skills. |
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| High Commissioner Mollo painting the soccer field, demarcated by officials from Mandela National Stadium in Uganda, at the OR Tambo Army Primary School in Kaweweta, Uganda. |
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| Mr Mac Maharaj interviewed by NTV, Uganda. |
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| High Commissioner Mollo opening borehole for kids to access safe, clean, drinking water. |
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| High Commissioner Mollo and staff plus SA Military Police (MONUSCO) at the Children Home in Bunga. |
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| Local community and children at “Special Children, Special People, Children’s Home. |
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| Freedom Day Celebrations |
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| The High Commission of South Africa in Uganda held its Freedom Day celebration at Ndere Cultural Centre, Kampala, on 29 April 2016. The Guest of Honour was the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, Mr Sam Kutesa. The event was sponsored by the South African companies under the umbrella of the Forum of South African Businesses in Uganda (FOSABU). The Umoja Troupe from Johannesburg performed and entertained guests of 500 government officials, business community, media and South Africans living and working in Uganda. |
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| South African High Commissioner Solly Mollo with guests on the left the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, Mr Sam Kutesa and on the left, the former Vice President of Uganda, Madame Dr Speciosa Wandira. |
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| High Commissioner Mollo and Foreign Minister Kutesa cutting a cake. |
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| Ms Wendy Swartz, Counsellor, the Programme Director of the event. |
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| Umoja Troupe from Johannesburg entertaining the guests. |
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| Nelson Mandela Day 2015 |
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| High Commissioner received by Mr Madhvani of Kakira Sugar Estate, part of Madhvani International S.A |
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| Visit to Eskom (Uganda) |
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| FREEDOM DAY 2015 |
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| High Commissioner Mollo delivering the Freedom Day message. |
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| Mission staff ready to receive guests. |
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| The Counsellor : Political, Ms Wendy Swartz, welcoming guests to the event. |
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| The High Commissioner receiving SAA Country Manager for Uganda, Ms Yogi Biriggwa, to the event |
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| With President Museveni after the ceremony |
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| The Guest of Honour, Hon. JamesMutende, State Minister for Industry responding on behalf of the Ugandan Government. |
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| The High Commissioner sharing a toast with the State Minister for Investments, Hon. Aridru Ajedra |
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| High Commissioner presenting his letters of credence to President Yoweri Museveni |
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| With the President, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Okello Oryem(extreme right) and High Commission staff members. |
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| Simba Sounds graced the occasion with South African music |
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| Mission staff celebrating freedom |
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| High Commissioner Mollo inspecting a guard of honour before presenting his letters of credence |
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