As hospitals across Uganda struggle with severe shortages of essential medicines, a report by the Auditor General has revealed a shocking case of mismanagement at the National Medical Stores (NMS), where expired drugs worth billions of shillings continue to pile…
The Stanbic Bank Economic Insights Symposium, held at the Serena Hotel in Kampala today, has shed light on Uganda’s economic performance, highlighting the significant role of gold and coffee exports in driving economic growth. According to Christopher Legilisho, a lead…
The state Minister for Minerals, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro, joined Inspire Africa Coffee during the weekend to launch the first ever Coffee Marathon in Uganda. The Coffee Marathon, which is set to happen on May 24, 2025, at the Inspire Africa Coffee Park…
Kaspersky’s Threat Research and AI Technology Research have jointly identified a sophisticated deception campaign exploiting the rapid growth and public interest surrounding DeepSeek AI Security researchers at Kaspersky have revealed how cybercriminals used geofencing, compromised business accounts and coordinated bot…
AFC’s delegation, alongside key partners, participated in the ceremonial Market Close, culminating in the presentation of a commemorative glass tablet and the signing of the LSE’s Welcome Book Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, had the…
Uganda’s Oil and Gas sector is gaining momentum, with the Tilenga Project in the Albertine Rift being a prime example. The latest updates indicate that currently over 110 wells have been drilled, marking significant progress in the project. This milestone…
MTN Uganda, through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, the MTN Foundation, is proud to support the Hands of Hope Uganda, a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable young women—survivors of gender-based violence, teenage pregnancy, and early marriage—with livelihood skills such…
With just one day left to the Stanbic Bank Economic Insights Symposium slated for March 11, 2025, experts at the Bank have unveiled game-changing customer care practices for all business owners in Uganda. This year’s symposium, themed ‘Globalisation Reshaped: Riding the…
Over the past four years, Afreximbank has approved over $813 million in financing for Uganda’s public and private sectors, with a pipeline in exceeding US$ 1 billion in pending approvals The quest to broaden the scope of interventions by the…
This five-year bond provides an attractive annual interest rate of 6.5% with a two-year capital repayment grace period Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire, a subsidiary of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, the leading Pan African Bank, takes a major step forward in its commitment…
In Uganda’s agricultural sector, a quiet revolution is underway, driven by the passion and dedication of Catherine Aturinda, a clinical researcher, nutritionist and agricultural enthusiast. As a nutritionist and founder of Nouri-Mix Porridge, Aturinda has always been driven to make…
In a bold step towards bridging the digital divide, MTN Uganda has provided ICT equipment worth UGX 20 million to the 40 Days Over 40 Smiles Foundation. This donation will boost digital literacy and learning opportunities for underprivileged children, equipping…
The partnership focuses on building essential cybersecurity skills via training programs, including those offered by the Kaspersky Academy In a move to enhance digital security on the African continent, Kaspersky has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart…
Uganda’s oil and gas sector is at a critical juncture, with significant investments pouring in and production expected to commence soon. However, as emphasized by Ms. Lynda Biribonwa, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), at…
MTN Uganda is not just a technology company; we are building the infrastructure for Uganda’s digital future while ensuring our business contributes meaningfully to communities and the environment MTN Uganda has reported a remarkable 30.1% surge in profit after tax,…