Patrick Bitature is the founder, Chairman and Group CEO of The Simba Group of Companies whose business operations are primarily based in East Africa. The Simba Group of Companies started in 1998 with the flagship telecom business but has since grown to a conglomerate of East Africa-based companies spanning telecoms, properties, power generation, agro-business, mining, tourism and media. By the end of 2011, the Group employed over 600 direct staff and - 1500 indirect staff.
Nataliey Bitature is currently the Chief of Staff at The Simba Group. In this capacity, Nataliey oversees operations, impact, and partnerships across these sectors within Uganda. Nataliey is the founder of Musana Carts, a social enterprise building solar-powered street food vending carts and HER an online mentorship platform with over 3000 young African women.
Every week this father-daughter duo will be sharing their uncommon perspectives on issues surrounding Africa and bringing you the African perspectives as seen through the eyes of two different generations. In their banter and dialogue is always something that can help you build and grow in Africa and the world.
The Importance of taking Action
Many times we find (often in hindsight) that the things that stop us from taking that first step on the journey towards accomplishing our goals are often things that we can deal with.This is what we discuss in the final episode of our first season of #UncommonPerspectives knowing that while you have been listening, it is time for you to take action.
4/11/2022 • 24 minutes, 47 seconds
Embracing Creativity and Innovation in Africa
There are sectors of the economy that have been largely ignored in Africa like art, fashion and sports. We have ignored them in favour of mainstream jobs like medicine and engineering.In order for Africa to truly develop, however, we need to invest and nurture creatives in these sectors.Join us in this episode as we share our uncommon perspectives on innovation and creativity.
4/4/2022 • 21 minutes, 37 seconds
It is never too late!
Uganda is largely a country full of youth. Because of this, information about finances and personal development is largely tailored to them.This leaves out the more mature audience and makes them wonder if it is too late to build anything of significance for themselves.In this episode, we share our #UncommonPerspectives on what they can accomplish if they set their mind to it.
3/28/2022 • 22 minutes, 13 seconds
Understanding the value of TIME
There are largely two types of youth nowadays. Those hungry for results yesterday and those squandering the time they have today.Both these youths need to understand the value of time.Join us in this episode as we give our #UncommonPerspective on the value of time
3/22/2022 • 27 minutes, 20 seconds
The Issues Surrounding Employment in Africa
Whereas those outside Africa are going through what the globe is calling "The Great Resignation" many in Uganda and in other parts of Africa are taking even more jobs just to make ends meet.That is why in this episode, we look at the issues surrounding Employment in the African context.Resources mentioned in this episode:Boundless Minds (www.boundless-minds.org)
3/14/2022 • 26 minutes, 24 seconds
Growth That Causes A Transformation
In this episode, we talk about growth that can cause the transformation of a person, a country and a continent with a specific focus on Africa. What is it going to take? How do we cause transformation? Join us in this episode as we share our #UncommonPerspectives as we attempt to answer these questions.
3/7/2022 • 25 minutes, 33 seconds
The Great African Future we can achieve
In this episode, we discuss Africa's future. Africa's past is full of dark and bleak stories of slavery, colonialism and many other things. Does this however mean that our future will remain just as bleak and dark? That may not be the case. Africa is a great continent with very many resources and more and more Africans are waking up to this fact and are doing something about it. Join the discussion by following us on our social media channels and commenting on the post about this episode.
2/28/2022 • 24 minutes, 4 seconds
Understanding the African Perspective on Mental Health
In this episode, we look at the varying perspectives that different African generations have on Mental Health. How did the older generation cope? How must this generation cope? What makes our viewpoints on Mental Health so different?Join the discussion by following us on social media and commenting on our posts.
2/21/2022 • 31 minutes, 10 seconds
The reality and the myths about having a “Work-Life balance”
Is it possible to pursue your goals with the tenacity required to achieve them effectively without losing yourself in the work? Can you do everything you want without compromising your relationships and friendships?This and more is what the father-daughter duo discuss in this episode.Have any questions or comments? Follow us on social media and DM us.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Wheel of Life. More information about this can be found on www.mindtools.com
2/14/2022 • 40 minutes, 35 seconds
Grit and Discipline; the most important factors for success
We start this podcast off by taking a hard look at the youth today and seeing how equipped they are to handle the world around them.Many focus on degrees and other external things and while these are not wrong, the secret to success is simple. Discipline!Have any questions or comments? Find us on social media and DM us.Resources:Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break by James ClearThe Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggKing Richard A Warner Bros. Pictures Presentation starring Will Smith. You can find the trailer on https://youtu.be/BKP_0z52ZAwTed Talk By Angela Lee Duckworth. You can find the Ted Talk here
2/7/2022 • 34 minutes, 51 seconds
What to expect from the Uncommon Perspectives
Every week this father-daughter duo will be sharing their uncommon perspectives on issues surrounding Africa and bringing you the African perspectives as seen through the eyes of two different generations. In their banter and dialogue is always something that can help you build and grow in Africa and the world.
