Kenya’s largest media house, Nation Media Group, has announced a loss of KSh 205.7 million in the full year 2023, from KSh 318.5 million profit in 2022. “As we embark on our Digital Northstar journey, a decision was made to…
Ugandan business leaders have been urged to make a strategic shift towards proactive risk management. Key speakers called for a change in strategey, at a recent breakfast forum co-hosted by Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and risk management,…
Absa Bank Uganda in collaboration with Bishop Stuart University Mbarara, commemorated World Earth Day on Monday by planting 500 trees. The initiative spearheaded by Absa Bank’s Business Banking Director Albert Byaruhanga brought together Absa staff, university staff and students and aimed…
FSD Africa Investments and Allied Climate Partners have today entered into an Memorandum of Understanding and will partner to address a critical financing gap for climate infrastructure, mitigation and adaptation in Africa. This aligns with the core missions of both…
Maxwell OKello, the esteemed Chief Executive Officer of America Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) – Kenya As the curtains rise on the highly anticipated AmCham Business Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, the spotlight converges on Maxwell OKello, the esteemed Chief Executive Officer…
At MTN Uganda, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. It is this customer-centric approach that has propelled us to be recognized as the Fastest Mobile Network in Uganda in 2023 by Ookla, a global authority in…
291 enterprises across the country are to benefit from the first phase of the Enterprise Development Program that commenced Tuesday, courtesy of Uganda Development Bank and other organisations. The program’s focus is on training in management best practices, debt management,…
Vodacom Tanzania PLC has acquired broadband internet provider, Smile Communications, after purchasing all its shares to a tune of US$ 27.4 million. In 2022, Smile Communications was salvaged from financial insolvency by a Saudi-based investor, Al Nahla Group. Smile received…
Samsung has overtaken Apple as the leading mobile devices provider, to occupy the top spot at the end of the first three months of this year-(Q1 2024). Samsung now enjoys a market share of 20.8% followed by Apple (17.3%), Xiaomi…
Jubilee Health Insurance net earnings for the financial year 2023 increased 29 per cent to KSh 438 million up from KSh 339 million during a similar period last year. Speaking while announcing the results, Njeri Njomo, Jubilee Health Insurance CEO…
The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) announced a new seven-year extension of its partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to build on the success of its decade-long mission to elevate young women and men in Africa. Unveiled at Kampala on…
Absa Bank Uganda has reported a growth in revenue by Sh64 billion, amounting to a 15.6% growth from the previous year and resulting in a profit after tax of Sh146 billion, according to financial results for the year ended December…
Port-Louis, 16 April 2024 – SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd (SBM Bank), one of the leading banking institutions in Mauritius, and the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on…
Uganda Breweries Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo said the expected increase in government revenue will not materialize as the 20% tax increase on both locally manufactured and imported spirits will make the products unaffordable to consumers thus resulting in reduced volume…
Today marks the commencement of the Public Consultation Workshop on the Anti-Counterfeit Goods Bill 2023 at the Mukono Taxi Park ground, signifying a crucial step in Uganda’s fight against counterfeit products. Organized by the Parliament of Uganda in collaboration with…