In a significant gesture of strengthening ties and fostering collaborative efforts, the King of Tooro, His Majesty Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, made his maiden courtesy visit to the MTN Uganda headquarters in Kampala today. This visit, highly anticipated…
The seventh annual bankers’ conference, hosted by the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) on June 19th at the Kampala Serena Hotel, buzzed with discussions on Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) issues, reflecting a growing global trend among businesses. Under the theme…
Ugandan building materials producer Uganda Clays Limited (UCL) encountered a revenue decline in its recently concluded five-year strategic plan. UCL’s 2023 revenue dipped to Shs 30.1 billion ($8.4 million) from Shs 36.6 billion ($10.2 million) in 2022. The company attributed…
The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development has appointed Mr. Gerald Paul Kasaato as the substantive Deputy Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Uganda. His appointment follows a recommendation from the NSSF Board of Directors after…
Leading multi-category app, Glovo has successfully concluded its highly anticipated 3-Day Courier Program, a series of events focused on the growth, development, and recognition of its couriers. The initiative, themed ‘Courier Day’ which took place from June 18th to June…
Following the outstanding success of the initial phase of its youth empowerment flagship initiative, MTN Uganda’s corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has launched the second phase of the MTN ACE program to continue equipping youths with digital skills. This…
MTN Uganda’s sale of shares left over from its 2021 Initial Public Offering was oversubscribed by almost 100%, the telecom executives said on June 13. The company received applications for 3 billion shares against 1.6 billion shares on offer, The…
RwandAir Cargo is launching new services to Dubai and Djibouti, both operated by its dedicated freighter B738SF. The expansion is part of the airline’s mission to connect Africa and the world, it said on June 10. The new routes will…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) took decisive action on June 18, 2024, revoking the license of Mercantile Credit Bank Limited. This move places the bank under liquidation, effectively shutting down its operations. BOU’s decision, which also places Mercantile Credit Bank,…
MTN Uganda, along with its partners, last Friday, marked a significant extension of support to Ariwa Secondary School in Yumbe District, West Nile region, as part of the “30 Days of Y’ello Care” campaign. This initiative, an extension of the…
FlexiPay, Stanbic Bank’s digital payment platform, has partnered with International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Upesi Money Transfer, a regional payments company, to enable FlexiPay users to send, receive money from abroad with ease. Josephine Nakato Kasacca, Lead Customer…
On the 13th June 2024, MTN Uganda announced the successful completion of its secondary market share offer, which garnered an exceptional 230% subscription rate. This robust response signifies strong investor confidence in MTN Uganda’s future prospects and the Ugandan telecommunications…
DHL Global Forwarding’s digital road freight platform Saloodo! has announced that it will be the first logistics company to introduce the UAE’s first electric Mercedes-Benz truck. The fully electric 40-ton eActros 300 Tractor is particularly suitable for heavy-duty distribution transport…
Ecobank, the pan-African financial services Group, officially opens call for applications to the 7th edition of its Fintech Challenge. This annual competition invites early-stage and mature fintech startups to partner with Ecobank, offering a grand prize of US$50,000 and a…
As the world recognizes World Environment Day on June 5th, The Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) reaffirms its commitment to building a more sustainable future. Coca-Cola acknowledges the importance of environmental responsibility and has implemented various initiatives to minimize its environmental…
Three years ago, MTN Uganda embarked on an ambitious project to restore 220 hectares of forest cover. This initiative, part of the larger “Uganda is Home” campaign, celebrated the symbiotic relationship between MTN Uganda and the people of Uganda, reinforcing…
The Capital Market Authority (CMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Thapelo Tsheole as the new Chief Executive Officer. With a distinguished career spanning over 24 years in the financial markets, Mr. Tsheole brings a wealth of experience…
In a bid to encourage timely loan repayments and responsible financial behavior, NCBA Bank Uganda and MTN MoMo have partnered to launch the “Mo Cash with Mokash” campaign. The eight-week campaign, which started on May 15th, aims to incentivize customers…
KCB Group CEO Paul Russo has been named the African Business Leader of the Year by Africa Leadership Magazine. Russo’s selection followed rigorous and competitive competition on the African continent, with leadership qualities, transformative vision, and outstanding contributions being key…
Monday 27th May 2024. Kampala, Uganda: SBG Securities Uganda Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited), in its capacity as the lead sponsoring broker, on behalf of MTN Uganda Limited (MTN Uganda or the Company), hereby announces…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has projected that Africa will need to double its annual expenditure to $6 billion in order to expand its digital infrastructure and bridge the connectivity gap between people and businesses on the continent. This projected…
Telecom firm MTN Uganda plans to sell shares left over from its deeply undersubscribed 2021 Initial Public Offering to local investors to expand local ownership and comply with regulatory requirements, it said on Saturday. The Uganda unit of South Africa’s…
Highlights: Johannesburg, South Africa – May 24, 2024 – Despite 64% of Africans expressing confidence in the continent, they remain loyal to non-African brands, which have retained their lowly 14% of the most admired brands in Africa, Brand Africa revealed…
The Ugandan government is banking on its comprehensive Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) strategy to create 100,000 direct jobs by 2030. This ambitious plan aims to tackle the country’s youth unemployment crisis, with approximately 10 million…
French oil company, TotalEnergies EP Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to creating more opportunities for young people in Uganda to continue making meaningful contributions in their communities. The commitment was made during the company’s commemoration of its over 10 years of…
Early this year, Stanbic Uganda Holdings, the parent company of Stanbic Bank Uganda, announced a profit of over Sh400 billion after tax. This was attributed to the bank’s innovative lending initiatives. In a bid to hold on to the success,…
dfcu Limited is celebrating 60 years of operation and impactful service towards fulfilling its purpose of ‘Transforming Lives and Businesses in Uganda’. dfcu was established in 1964 as a development finance institution and since then, has contributed to national socio-economic transformation, growing together…
The Diamond Trust Bank has bid farewell to its former Managing Director, Varghese Thambi, marking the end of his 17-year tenure with the bank. Thambi, who joined DTB in 2007, was hailed by the Deputy Governor of the Bank of…
Uganda Development Bank (UDB) and its partners have today organized a blood donation drive to bolster the much-needed blood bank at Mengo Hospital. Mengo Hospital and Minet are the technical partners in this initiative which is part of a broader…
Baileys, the renowned Original Irish Cream Liqueur, is breaking new ground with an exciting trial of its revolutionary paper-based bottle. In partnership with PA Consulting, Baileys is introducing a Dry Molded Fiber bottle that is 90% paper, featuring a thin…
Only one Kenyan fintech startup has made it through into the second cohort of Visa’s Africa Fintech Accelerator program. Out of the possible 20 only CheckUps Medical Hub, an Embedded health Kenyan startup, made it to the shortlist. Tanzania got two representatives…
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Absa Group Limited, a South African-based bank, will provide an up to US$60 million commodity trade finance facility to Volcafe, a leading global green coffee merchant, to strengthen the company’s operations…
NMB Bank PLC, Tanzania’s leading financial institution, has listed its maiden three-year US$ 73 million Sustainability Bond on the International Securities Market (ISM) and Sustainable Bond Market (SBM) Platform at the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Ms. Ruth Zaipuna, Chief Executive…
The Fintech Association of Kenya (FINTAK) has appointed Dr. Juliet Ongwae as a Board Director, effective May 20, 2024. Dr. Juliet currently serves as the Senior SupTech Specialist at the Cambridge SupTech Lab, University of Cambridge. She has over 20…
The United Bank of Africa (UBA) has pledged to set the benchmark for African businesses by forging a united Africa, as it continues on its march towards connecting its customers to the global community, with a primary focus on facilitating…
Spiro, the largest electric vehicle company in Africa, is charging ahead in its mission to revolutionise sustainable transportation across the continent and it recently signed a heads of terms agreement for a $50 million debt facility with the African Export-Import…
KCB Bank Kenya has announced that it has secured a $95 million credit line from Proparco, a subsidiary of Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group. The facility will be used to finance climate-related investment projects and empower women entrepreneurs in…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and MobiHealthCare Limited (MobiHealth) have signed a project preparation facility agreement that is expected to bolster the expansion of Mobihealth’s telemedicine services in Nigeria, and also assess the feasibility of establishing similar services in Egypt,…
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has announced a comprehensive initiative to register and license all tourism enterprises in the country, aiming to identify and eliminate illegal operators. This move targets all unlicensed tourism enterprises, including hotels, restaurants, guest houses, tour…
Members of Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) held their annual general meeting on the 17th May 2024 and elected Mr. Julius Kakeeto, as the new Chair taking over from Ms. Sarah Arapta who served for a two-year term of office (2021…
A Trailblazer in Banking: Ms. Grace Muliisa In the dynamic world of finance, Ms. Grace Muliisa stands out as a transformative leader who has reshaped the banking landscape in Uganda. With a career spanning over two decades, Grace has risen…
Controversy has arisen over the appointment of Eng James Kwesiga Nkamwesiga as Executive Director, of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) announced last week. UNBS announced Nkamwesiga successful candidate from the selection exercise that started in January with the advertisement…
Liberty Life Assurance Uganda has introduced the Kuza Plan, a revolutionary financial product merging savings with life and disability insurance. Positioned as a beacon of security and adaptability, officials said at the luanch today that it caters to the needs…
Netflix announced during its Upfronts presentation on Wednesday that it’s launching its own advertising technology platform only a year and a half after entering the ads business. This move pits it against other industry heavyweights with ad servers, like Google,…
The Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Francis Mwebesa, has appointed Eng James Nkamwesiga Kasigwa as the fifth Executive Director of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS). In a statement, UNBS reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling its mandate of…
Equity Group Holdings has announced a remarkable recovery, posting a 25% growth in profit after tax for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The Group’s profit after tax stood at Kshs 16 billion, a record high, driven by strong leadership…
Nicholas Lutakome, the former CEO of Sanlam Uganda, has been named the New Chief Executive of CIC Insurance Uganda Limited. Mr. Lutakome was selected to succeed Mr Richard Ssevume who stepped down in November last year to join Mayfair Insurance. Kenyan…
AutoXpress Ltd has announced the grand opening of its third branch in Uganda, further expanding its presence in the country. With over 66 years of experience in the automotive industry, AutoXpress boasts an extensive network of 80+ branches across East…
SBM Bank (Kenya) Limited Board has announced the appointment of Mr. Bhartesh Shah as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 9th, 2024. Mr. Shah will assume the role of CEO, following the departure of Mr. Moezz Mir who…
In a strategic move to capitalize on the growth potential of its mobile money services, Airtel Africa has announced plans to take its mobile money unit public through an initial public offering (IPO) in 2025. This decision comes as the…
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has been named the best-performing Primary Dealer Bank in the Government Securities Market for the year 2022-2023, earning the honour for the second time since the inception of the awards 19 years ago. Primary dealing involves…