Zambian ministers credit African Development Fund for fertilizer self- sufficiency boost, increased capacity for 250,000 new skilled workers Concessional financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) has been transformative for Zambia’s agriculture and education sectors, while “anchoring peace, prosperity, and…
In a move set to transform the landscape for marketing and creative enterprises across Africa, The Alliance of Independent Agencies (the Alliance) has formed a pivotal strategic partnership with the Pan-African Agency Network (PAAN). This collaboration establishes a robust global…
Simplifying professional digital ads creation for small businesses by eliminating technical barriers GoDaddy, a global leader in empowering entrepreneurs, announced the expansion of its new Digital Ads feature with GoDaddy Airo® to nine new English-language markets including Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand,…
The 7th FITSPA Annual Fintech Conference, held at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Tuesday, under the theme “Fintech for Sustainable Growth: Innovations, Investments & Inclusion,” served as a powerful convergence of Africa’s top financial technology leaders, regulators, and innovators. The…
The U.S. major was recognized for its commitment to advancing STEM education in Africa, creating opportunities for students across key African markets ExxonMobil took home the ESG Leader of the Year award at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025…
The 3rd Stanbic East Africa Business Summit that kicked off in Kampala today has become the platform for a powerful declaration: East Africa is entering an “unstoppable” era of growth, powered by deliberate regional integration and massive capital mobilisation. Held…
FINCA Uganda has secured a major strategic advantage with the appointment of Mr. Alfred Brian Agaba as a new Director. This move is not just an addition to the board; it represents a deliberate step to inject high-level, international expertise…
During the past week, 60 of the country’s smartest young minds, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg, have been supercharging the Add Hope recipe to make it even more impactful KFC Africa’s big secret is out, and no, it’s…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has initiated a significant change in Uganda’s leadership for fighting corruption by appointing Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), replacing Beti Kamya. The appointment, which maintains the continuity of the…
Local content should go beyond compliance and be embedded in companies’ core business activities As Africa’s mining leaders converge in Cape Town for African Mining Week 2025, a powerful message is resonating with particular urgency in Kampala: local content policies…
Africa’s financial landscape is to undergo a significant transformation as the continent’s major pension funds prepare to converge in Kampala, Uganda, for the inaugural “$700 Billion in 1 Room” All Africa Pensions Summit. This pivotal meeting, announced today during a…
The Government of Uganda is moving decisively to address challenges in its electricity distribution network, driven by a commitment to power the nation’s rapidly expanding industrial and domestic demand. In a media briefing held on October 7, 2025, at the…
If sleepless nights reveal what leaders worry about, then restful ones reveal something even more telling: the presence of governance that works. Boards are often described as the custodians of purpose, accountability, and strategic direction. Yet in practice, many Boards…
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With construction set for late 2025, Uganda’s $4B refinery will fuel growth, enhance exports, and strengthen East Africa’s energy future Uganda’s oil refinery is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2029 or the first quarter of 2030,…