Manoj Murali, Airtel Uganda Manager Director In a dynamic market landscape, Airtel Uganda continues to demonstrate its resilience and commitment to long-term sustainability amidst evolving industry challenges. The telecommunications giant recently announced its strategic decision to adapt to market realities…
Stephen Asiimwe, the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) Executive Director. Women Entrepreneurs from Busoga sub-region could benefit from access to patient and low-interest capital in the long run, thanks to the 2024 Women’s Day Katale slated for 15th and 17th…
Photo Courtesy | Equity Bank Equity Bank Uganda has launched investigations into cases of fraud surrounding their Stock Loan and Agent Float financing that happened recently. The Stock Loan product is a credit facility meant to support entrepreneurs, small and…
Marked annually on 8th March, International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. For many communities and organisations, the third month of the year has turned into a month-long celebration of…
Sylvia Mulinge, CEO MTN Uganda MTN Uganda reports a 16.1 percent growth in revenues to 2.63 trillion shillings for the year 2023. Most of the revenues, (1.12 trillion) still came from voice services which grew by 11.6 percent, while the…
Photo Courtesy: Bamburi Cement PLC Bamburi Cement PLC has sold 1.3 million ordinary shares of its Ugandan unit to Sarrai Group Limited and Rwimi Holdings amidst shrinking demand in the cement market. The cement company revealed plans to relieve its…
Anne Juuko The Standard Bank Group has appointed Stanbic Bank Uganda Chief Executive Anne Juuko to a new leadership role as Global Markets Regional Head-East Africa. The appointment is effective 1 April 2024. A successor will be announced in due course. Kayode Solola,…
Michael Mugabi, Managing Director/CEO of Housing Finance Bank highlighted what he described as the bank’s strategic focus on enabling micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), especially those owned by women. Uganda’s Housing Finance Bank (HFB) has joined forces with EIB…
NSSF Managing Director Patrick Ayota. The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Uganda’s national savings scheme, has hit Ugshs 20 trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM), one and a half years ahead of schedule, according to the Fund’s 10-year Strategic Plan.…
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa who chaired the AGM said the government is committed to supporting UEDCL as it prepares to take over Umeme territory to ensure the sustainability of power supply – a key factor…
As the global investment landscape continues to evolve, Africa stands at the forefront of emerging opportunities, poised for sustainable economic growth and development. Recently, the 7th Pensions Funds and Alternative Investments Conference provided a platform to delve into the continent’s…
Chimpanzees: Photo: Internet As the world gears up to celebrate World Wildlife Day today, Uganda stands at the forefront of efforts to connect people with the planet, particularly in the realm of wildlife conservation, and several success stories have been…
Introduction: In a bold move that signals a new era for the iconic beverage brand, Pepsi recently unveiled its first major global redesign in 14 years. Rooted in its rich heritage yet embracing the future with vigor, Pepsi’s updated look…
From Pinterest: Potrait of Sunil Bharti Mittal made by scretching a series or airtel sim cards gifted to them by Mumbai Team Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Airtel Africa has been awarded A Honorary Knighthood, the Knight Commander of the…
COURTESY PHOTO: Grace Semakula, Newly appointed Chief Executive for SBG Securities Uganda Limited (SBGS) Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL) has appointed Grace Semakula as the new Chief Executive for SBG Securities Uganda Limited (SBGS) and by virtue of that position,…
Mumba Kenneth Khalifungwa, Managing Director of Absa Uganda, expressed that “Your story matters because it intertwines with ours, shaping the future of Africa together, and one narrative at a time.“ In a groundbreaking move towards customer-centric banking, Absa Group, a…
Courtesy Photo: Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Uganda Quality Chemical Industries has dropped the Cipla name in a process that signals completion of a 51.18 percent share purchase by Africa Capitalworks. The purchase process has been ongoing since April last year with…
Courtesy Photo: Chief Executive Officer, Mark Muyobo NCBA Bank unveiled its revamped Premier Banking offering, targeting premier banking customers, prospects, and high-value stakeholders. The key features of the enhanced offering include extended banking hours at select branches, allowing customers to…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] From Pinterest: Admassu Tadesse, TDB Group President and Managing Director Admassu Tadesse Admassu Tadesse stands at the forefront of Africa’s financial industry, wielding his expertise and leadership to drive growth and development across the continent. As the Group President…
Manoj Murali, Managing Director, Airtel Uganda Airtel Uganda’s Managing Director, Manoj Murali, Leads Digital Empowerment Efforts at NAM Conference. In a dynamic world reshaped by technology, Airtel Uganda’s Managing Director, Manoj Murali, emerged as a visionary leader advocating for the…
Courtesy Photo: Varghese Thambi, Managing Director, Diamond Trust Bank and TerraPay’s Muyingo A new partnership between Diamond Trust Bank and payment services company, TerraPay, could cut by more than half the cost of sending money from other countries to Uganda. Currently,…
Courtesy Photo: Anne Juuko Anne Juuko is set to leave her position as Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Chief Executive Officer, after exactly four illustrious years, for another role in the Standard Bank Group. According to the information available, she will be…
Meeting in progress. Photo: Internet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), as complex as it sounds is merely a set of standards that investors use to screen investments. The investments are screened through accelerated sales, and ESG is currently the framework…
ESG is a framework used to assess an organization’s business practices and performance on various sustainability and ethical issues. Photo: Internet Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is now no longer a new concept but a reality resulting from the popularity…
In a significant stride towards fostering financial inclusion and empowering communities, the MoMo Wesotinga campaign to further create awareness of the ease of access to quick cash. According to the company press release, the innovative Wesotinge campaign is designed to…
In the dynamic landscape of global finance, staying informed about the pulse of financial markets is imperative for businesses, especially local brands striving to make a mark across the continent, and as Publicist East Africa, in partnership with Brand Africa…
DR. Julia Clare Olima Oyet, the esteemed CEO of DPF, has expressed satisfaction with the unprecedented speed at which the settlement of EFC claimants is being handled. Remarkably, claimants are set to receive their compensations within an impressive 10 days…
If Uganda emerges as a pioneer in sustainable finance within the region, it positions the country as a leader in responsible financial practices. This leadership role can enhance diplomatic relationships, partnerships, and collaborations with other nations committed to sustainability.
In a bid to strengthen the bilateral relations between Uganda and Egypt, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday held a meeting with key Egyptian investors at State House, Entebbe, during which they discussed trade opportunities between the two countries for…
The long-standing financial dispute between City Young Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has come to an end, with all cases he had filed in court against the bank being dropped, after the two parties agreed to settle…
As economies around the world recover from the pangs and negative side-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are evolving with technology, in a bid to operate effectively and efficiently, using minimal resources. Because of this major shift in operational modes,…
I&M Group PLC increased its operating income by 23% to KES 19.1 billion in the first half of 2023, up from KES 15.6 billion in the same period in 2022. The operating income was boosted by growth in both corporate…
Mukwano Industries, Centenary Bank and NBS TV have retained the No.#1 position as the most admired Ugandan brands in Uganda, while MTN, Coca-Cola and Stanbic Bank are the leading non-Ugandan brands.
As the anticipation builds for the upcoming Brand Africa 100 Awards 2023, we reflect on the remarkable achievements of the previous year's event.
The government of Uganda has finalized a grand plan to construct an oil refinery in the country, in a bid to boost the Oil and Gas sector and to make it self-sustainable.
On June 3, 2022, Brand Africa, in collaboration with Publics Africa Communications, hosted a captivating live event at the prestigious Protea Hotel Kololo in Kampala, Uganda.
The telecom industry in East Africa is abuzz with news of an unprecedented CEO swap between Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications provider, and MTN Uganda, a subsidiary of the multinational MTN Group.
The Management of I&M Bank Uganda has been lauded for the Bank’s relentless efforts at boosting Uganda’s agricultural sector, through extending financial support and investment advice to farmers and other stakeholders in the sector.
The popular annual Brand Africa 100 Awards are back, bigger and better this year and are scheduled to be held on July 6th, 2023 in Kampala.
Ahwera Trisha Brehnda (Born c. 2000), is a Ugandan Model and Beauty Queen, currently Miss Africa (Model Of Models International 2023), an International Modelling Contest. BiographyBorn – 2000Nationality – UgandanAlma mater – Makerere University Business SchoolOccupation – ModelYears active –…
PR agency leaders in every region of the world expect increased profitability over the next 12 months, according to the new ICCO World PR Report 2022-2023. The expected profitability score was 7.0 out of 10, up from 6.7 in 2021.…
Over the last 12 months, Rocket Health has achieved exceptional growth, openingnew service points, entering new markets, and building a bigger and more efficientdigital health team.In March 2022, Rocket Health closed a $5m Series A funding round to facilitateexpansion of…
As one of the strategies to further improve customer experience and deliver services to its customers conveniently, Equity bank has launched a high-tech contact centre. The new Contact Centre will allow the Bank to deliver improved support conveniently to the…
Ecobank Uganda is allowing its customers to obtain loans with a pay-back reprieve of 60+ (up to 75) holidays. Having this grace period allows customers to prepare their payment plans accordingly. “This week is a special moment for us,” remarked…
Stanbic and dfcu banks are the only Ugandan banks that have appeared in the East African Top 20 banks despite banks recovering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The latest annual survey by South Africa’s African Business Magazine ranks…
MTN Uganda’s new Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Sylvia Mulinge has assumed office following the exit of former CEO, Wim Vanhelleputte, who was promoted to a regional executive role responsible for MTN Group’s West African markets. Ms. Mulinge whose tenure in…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced a partnership with Ideawake, a global innovation software company, to expand access to the NSSF Hi-Innovator programme to more entrepreneurs across the country. In 2021, the Fund launched the NSSF Hi-Innovator programme,…
Uganda Breweries Limited hosted farmers to a forum to discuss the potential to scale up farming to supplement government efforts to see manufactures embrace full sourcing of raw materials they use in their production processes locally. The forum which ran…
The talented youth that emerged top 5 from the MTN Pulse Hip Hop awards under the cypher challenge category this year have premiered their debut rap song as a group, titled “Bikaaye”. MTN Uganda introduced the MTN Pulse Cypher challenge…
Philip Besiimire has been appointed Managing Director (MD) for Vodacom Tanzania, effective 15 October 2022 and will be reporting to Diego Gutierrez, Chief Officer: International Business. Mr Besiimire replaces Hilda Bujiku who was serving the position in an acting capacity…
Uganda’s telecom companies have invested heavily in infrastructure services to boost internet access but the low users have limited their ability to lower internet costs for their customers including the Small and Medium Enterprises. Enid Edroma, the general manager, Corporate…