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…