Absa Bank Uganda and MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited have announced the introduction of mobile money payment functionality, also known as MTN MoMoPay on Absa Point of Sale (POS) machines. The service is open to all MTN Uganda mobile money…
Government has launched the long-awaited COVID 19 relief mobile money cash to the vulnerable population, in an event presided over by the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja at OPM offices on July 8, 2021. Godfrey Oloya, a boda-boda rider in Gulu…
The monthly Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped to 34.9 in June from 56.5 in May attributed to government’s lockdown measures that were announced to tame the spread of COVID-19. PMI is an indicator of business activity, both in the…
Key note Address by Morrison Rwakakamba, Board Chairman Uganda Investment Authority I thank you very much and congratulate top Brands in Uganda and Africa. Africa’s middle class is now 170 million people and expanding. As a result, Africa is set…
Brand Africa will also announce the brands admired for having been helpful during the Covid-19 pandemic. Introduction Brand Africa in conjunction with Publics Africa Communications and the Uganda Investments Authority, UIA, will unveil the 2021 Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best…
KALUNGU — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO,) last week, launched two solar-powered irrigation systems in Kalungu District. The projects are part of efforts to strengthen the resilience of rural populations and agricultural production systems through…
In the 90s and early 2000, if you ended up in an agricultural college after high school, society regarded you as a failure while it glorified those who ended up in medical, law, or business school. Those who ended up…
KAMPALA — dfcu Bank has held an engagement for its customers and key stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to share insights into the opportunities in the Oil and Gas sector post the Final Investment Decision.Following the signing of…
KAMPALA —Mr. Constant Othieno Mayende has been appointed as Chairman Board of Directors, KCB Bank Uganda Limited. He replaces Mr. Aga Sekalala Jr, whose term recently came to an end. Mr. Othieno is a Partner at CMK & Co, Certified…
KAMPALA — Centenary Bank has announced a 26.2% growth in its total assets on the back of increased customer deposits and investment activities. The growth demonstrates the bank’s resilience and guarantees its strong ability to continue meeting its customers’ financial…
KAMPALA — Online coffee shop —Jada Coffee has named Deo Arinaitwe Rugyendo, the new Chairman of its board of directors, the first in that role at the budding company. Rugyendo’s appointment was made public on Sunday April 25 after weeks…
KAMPALA – Bukoola Chemical Industries Ltd, the largest agrochemical distributing companies in Uganda in partnership with the Anti-Counterfeit Network has unveiled a campaign dubbed “Protect life…Twefeeko” aimed at creating awareness about fake agrochemical inputs on the market to manage and…
Kampala — Perry Engineering, a manufacturer of grain drying, cleaning, storage, and handling equipment, has been supporting small-scale and large-scale agriculture businesses across the country. With offices in South Africa and Egypt as well as Kampala, Perry Engineering are the…
Kampala — Roke Telkom, a Ugandan public service provider for voice and data communications services has launched a new cloud surveillance solution; the Roke Guardian that will enable organizations, businesses, and individuals to do more with less in supporting their…
KAMPALA — Consultations on the Geographical Indications (GI) Act and its implementation which aim at popularizing the protection of Uganda’s unique products is in high gear. Today, the National Working Group led by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) and…