The three-day All Africa Pension Summit (AAPS) 2025, which kicked off today at the Speke Resort Munyonyo Conference Center, served as a crucial platform to address Africa’s soaring infrastructure needs and the staggering USD $1.3 trillion annual financing gap, according…
Stanbic Bank Uganda is strategically executing its commitment to drive Uganda’s growth not only through finance and commerce but also by addressing fundamental social well-being, particularly in areas crucial for community and national progress. This commitment is vividly illustrated by…
The regulatory landscape for Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) in Uganda is undergoing a significant transformation. The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has initiated a decisive move to issue licenses to large SACCOs under the Microfinance Deposit Taking Institutions (Registered…
The participation of the Governor of the Bank of Uganda (BoU), Mr. Michael Atingi-Ego, at the prestigious 49th Annual Central Banking Seminar, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (NY Fed) this week, is a significant validation of…
MTN Rwandacell Plc (MTN Rwanda), under the able leadership of Chief Executive Mr. Monzer Ali, has announced a significant recovery and strong commercial momentum in its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 31 March 2025. Despite aggressive competitive pressures,…
Stanbic Bank Uganda’s unwavering commitment to financial inclusion and inclusive growth has earned high praise from local leaders in the Karamoja sub-region. The commendation came today during the official opening of the Bank’s newly relocated and expanded Moroto Branch, an…
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Pearl Bank and other partners, has launched a decisive, systemic initiative to safeguard its massive livestock industry and protect the millions of households relying on it…
Uganda is taking decisive steps to secure its role in Africa’s growing digital future, recognising mobile connectivity not merely as a convenience, but as essential economic infrastructure. The launch of the Uganda Digital Economy Report on Monday this week in…
A high-powered delegation from the East African Civil Aviation Academy (EACAA) has initiated a strategic partnership with the Zambia Air Services Training Institute (ZASTI), marking a significant step toward regional harmonisation and capacity building in the air transport sector. The…
In the architecture of corporate governance, trust is the invisible thread that connects every key relationship: between the Board and Management, Management and staff, the Board and shareholders, and the organisation and its regulators or partners. Once that thread weakens,…
Uganda’s long-anticipated journey to oil production this week received a major vote of confidence from the country’s top government officials. Ms. Lucy Nakyobe, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, led a high-powered, two-day supervision tour of the…
The appointment of Ugandan investment banker Anne Aliker as the Head, Africa Regions, Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) at Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, is a monumental milestone that transcends individual achievement. It is a powerful affirmation…
The Ministry of Works and Transport, in conjunction with the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), convened the National Air Transport Facilitation Committee (NATFC) meeting on October 29, 2025, at Entebbe International Airport (EIA). The high-level gathering underscored Uganda’s commitment to…
A high-level, strategic meeting between the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Uganda Airlines held early this week marks a pivotal moment for the country’s tourism sector. By formally aligning their efforts, the two national entities are forging a high-impact partnership…
Airtel Africa plc announced its results for the half-year ended September 30, 2025, highlighting consistently strong performance that reflects sustained customer demand and the continued effective execution of its customer-centric strategy. The success of Airtel’s strategy, which centres on superior customer experience…