Stanbic Bank, the anchor subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), hosted an inaugural financial literacy session recently for senior administrators of primary, secondary, and vocational schools in the Kampala Metropolitan Area. The event took place at Hotel Africana, in…
In Uganda, health insurance is still something many associate with the privileged few, a luxury service wrapped in paperwork, unfamiliar jargon, and hefty upfront payments. But a quiet shift is taking place. And leading that change is a new partnership…
The African Development Bank and AFD co-founded ADFI in 2019 with the Gates Foundation and the Ministry of Finance of the Government of Luxembourg The Agence française de développement (AFD) has committed an additional €3 million to the African Development…
The EAPI Summit is East Africa’s premier real estate event, bringing together over 450 global investors, developers, and professionals from the real estate industry Under the theme “Positioning for Opportunity”, Nairobi’s premier real estate event brings global investors and developers together to…
Returning to a previously held role where he provided pro bono advice to the Bank, Rt. Hon. Mitchell is passionate about Africa’s development and has extensive knowledge and experience in managing the complexities of global resource mobilization The African Development…
African Development Bank Group and Nigeria Kick Off $538 million agro-industrial project across eight states Nigeria’s food and agriculture sector is set to enter a new era of industrialization, as the Nigerian government, the African Development Bank, and the State…
The facility will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local corporates engaged in the import sector The African Development Bank and the Bank of Africa Tanzania (BOAT) have signed a $7.5 million trade finance transaction guarantee facility to boost…
In a significant move to enhance digital banking and expand financial access, Ecobank Uganda has entered a strategic partnership with Interswitch Uganda, a leading digital payments and commerce company. This collaboration aims to revolutionize banking convenience, security, and accessibility for individuals and businesses…
By Joseph KanyamunyuDirector, Public Affairs & Government Relations, Publics Africa Communications In February 2024, Uganda crossed a critical threshold. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global authority on combatting illicit finance, removed our country from its grey list a…
The Drone-Based Disaster Management Project will establish a drone training centre in Mozambique to train 30 professionals, including 10 instructors The African Development Bank, the government of Mozambique, and Korea’s government agency Busan Technopark have launched an innovative drone-driven initiative…
The awards celebrate Africa’s most innovative and transformative financial deals, highlighting exemplary execution, effective mobilization of new liquidity pools, and innovative deal structuring Two African Development Bank Group supported projects have garnered top honours at the 2025 Bonds, Loans &…
This Bank crisis response operation, implemented in collaboration with the ICRC, goes beyond short-term humanitarian interventions to invest in long-term resilience and sustainable development The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $19.85 million grant…
Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Limited has released its Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, showcasing robust financial health and strategic growth. The report highlights the bank’s resilience in a dynamic economic environment, marked…
The alliance will harmonize trade practices and introduce a standardised framework that ensures secure, predictable, and efficient trade movement African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Zep-Re (PTA Reinsurance Company) today launched the Trans-Africa Bond Alliance (TABA), a transformative initiative, designed to…
These accolades underscore AFC’s pivotal role in landmark transactions that drive sustainable development and economic growth across the region Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to Africa’s financial and…