The MTN Fintech Summit held this week in Johannesburg, South Africa, has set a dynamic tone for the future of financial services across the continent, focusing on two critical themes: balancing innovation with regulation and closing the significant lending gap.…
This strategic investment will strengthen TCX’s capital base, enhance its risk-bearing capacity, and expand its ability to offer hedging instruments in illiquid and less liquid currencies across the African continent The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group…
ACF2025 builds on Afreximbank’s leadership in trade-related compliance and its investment in AI-powered platforms that streamline client onboarding, enable real-time risk monitoring, and ensure secure transaction processing Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping trade in Africa – curbing illicit financial flows,…
Uganda is at a turning point. For years, our growth story has leaned on agriculture, trade, and traditional industries. But the future will be defined by those who can grow without destroying the environment. That’s where the Uganda Green Enterprise…
Uganda’s journey to becoming an oil-producing nation is facing significant hurdles, with a report from the Auditor General (AG) Mr. Edward Okwakol, revealing critical delays and underfunding across major projects. According to the report, while the government had set a…
Centenary Bank is being hailed as the top-performing partner in the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project, a high-impact initiative aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs and underserved communities. During a high-level review meeting held on Thursday,…
Until his appointment, Mr. Akpata was the Head of CANEX Creations within the Afreximbank Group, taking on a central role in CCInc’s journey since its inception The Board of Directors of the CANEX Creations Incorporated (CCInc), a subsidiary of the…
Afreximbank and KCB Group will provide initial funding amounting to US$ 500 million and US$ 300 million, respectively towards the initiative KCB Group and pan-African multilateral development bank, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed…
A World Bank-funded project designed to empower women entrepreneurs across Uganda, popularly known as ‘GROW’, is facing significant challenges, with a new report revealing that a massive Shs41.22 billion in funding remains unspent. The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for…
When Airtel Uganda, under the leadership of Soumendra Sahu as Managing Director, announced a 28.7% surge in Profit After Tax (PAT) to Shs197.2 billion for the first half of 2025, the headlines painted a picture of a company on the…
The AOW: Investing in African Energy 2025 conference in Accra, Ghana, kicked off on Wednesday this week, marking the start of a new era of partnership and collaboration in the energy sector across Africa. The event, hosted in collaboration with…
Uganda’s tourism sector is being reaffirmed as a top driver of the national economy. During the recent three-day 6th Bi-Annual Presidential CEO Retreat held in Fort Portal City, the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja delivered a powerful message from…
Uganda is losing staggering amounts of revenue from its mineral wealth, with a new report from the Auditor General, Edward Okwakol, revealing a Shs11 trillion loss from black market gold exports. This massive financial haemorrhage is directly undermining the government’s…
In a significant display of progress since taking over from the private concessionaire Umeme Uganda Limited, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has added a remarkable 648,404 new connections to the national grid in just six months. This achievement,…
The NCA-COP, launched in 2020 and now comprising more than 500 members from 48 African countries The African Development Bank Group has officially announced that it will host the Secretariat of the Africa Natural Capital Accounting Community of Practice (Africa…