On the 16th September 2022, League of East African Directors (LEAD) in partnership with EY, MTN Uganda, Umeme Ltd, Uganda National Oil Company, Centenary Bank Uganda Ltd, Uganda Breweries Ltd, Stanbic Bank Uganda, Uganda Clays Ltd launched the “Non-Executive Directors…
MTN Uganda’s bold decision to list its shares on the Uganda Securities Exchange last year has propelled it to the league of Africa’s most valuable companies. The latest premier annual survey by South Africa’s African Business Magazine on Africa’s Top…
Google (GOOGL) suffered one of its biggest setbacks on Wednesday when a top European court fined it 4.125 billion euros ($4.13 billion) for using its Android mobile operating system to thwart rivals, offering a precedent for other regulators to ratchet…
Ms. Proscovia Nabbanja, Chief Executive Officer, Uganda National Oil Company has been nominated in the African Energy Awards 2022 as Chief Executive Officer of the year. Taking place during African Energy Week (AEW) – Africa’s premier event for the oil…
Local startups need to focus on niche markets that they can tap into to excel for better survival and longevity of their businesses, according to Mackinon Kabarole, Senior Manager, Business Intelligence at MTN Uganda. Mackinon, who spoke to the youth…
The benefits of separation of Mobile Money from the telecommunication business are beginning to be noticed as MTN Mobile Money customers are scheduled to receive UGX 5.7 billion interest pay-out for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. MTN Mobile Money…
Uber and Bolt have announced plans to resume operations in Tanzania, after weeks of controversy. The companies were forced to suspend services in Tanzania following the government’s regulatory changes that were enforced effectively from March, 2022. In March this year,…
MTN Uganda and the Kingdom of Tooro have enjoyed a cordial relationship over the years. This is envisaged through the various initiatives jointly undertaken by the kingdom and MTN. This partnership is underpinned by a cooperation agreement signed between MTN…
Absa Bank Kenya CEO Jeremy Awori is set to resign in October after a ten-year stint that saw the lender rebrand from Barclays bank to Absa. According to the lender’s board, Awori is stepping down to pursue a different career…
Stakeholders in the banking sector say financial literacy and skills development should be prioritized in efforts to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) recover from covid-19 frustration, Speaking during the Signing of MOU btn Post Bank and Federation of small…
Prudential Uganda and Prudence Foundation launched the SAFE STEPS road safety campaign, a public service program aimed at raising awareness about road safety, by providing clear and simple life-saving messages on road safety. The initiative was created and developed by…
Priscilla Akora is the new Head of Marketing and Communications at PostBank Uganda Limited. In her new role, she will be responsible for driving integrated marketing communications, as well as a reputational strategy for PostBank. Prior to her appointment as…
Paint manufacturers Kansai Plascon have donated paint worth Shs 30million to Uganda Martyrs Hospital, Rubaga to support the hospital in its construction projects. The paint was handed over to Catholic Church leaders and Rubaga Hospital officials on Tuesday afternoon by…
Google has announced that 60 eligible black-founded startups across Africa have been selected for the second cohort of Google for Startups Black Founders Fund for Africa. The startups joining the program will receive a total of $4 million in funding…
