IATF is a platform for boosting trade and investment in Africa and aims to tap into opportunities from AfCFTA’s single market of over 1.4 billion people and a GDP of over US$3.5 trillion Preparations are on course for the Intra-African…
Earning Guarantor of the Year, the Market Innovation Award, and African Deal of the Year reaffirms AFC’s expertise in attracting global capital to African markets Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has been honoured with three…
The East African Development Bank (EADB) has embarked on a search for a new Director General, following the departure of Ms. Vivienne Yeda. As the search continues, Mr. Bernard Paul Mono has been appointed Acting Director General, effective March 14,…
The Bank of Uganda (BOU) is set to introduce sweeping changes to Uganda’s mortgage finance sector with the upcoming Mortgage Refinance Institutions Bill, 2025. Once passed into law, this bill will empower the BOU to regulate mortgage refinancing institutions, including…
Uganda’s banking sector is on the brink of a transformative moment as Centenary Bank, one of the country’s leading financial institutions, prepares to list up to 10% of its shares on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE). This move marks a…
With this launch, businesses and individuals can benefit from faster, more cost-effective, and secure payments without relying on correspondent banks or third-party currencies The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), launched by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the…
The Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) has achieved a significant milestone by securing accreditation from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), positioning itself as a key financial catalyst for climate action in East and Southern Africa. This accreditation paves…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has been instrumental in fueling socio-economic development in Uganda through its strategic partnerships with local financial institutions, such as the Uganda Development Bank (UDB). The UDB has been at the forefront of driving socio-economic transformation…
In a bid to promote sustainable development and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, Housing Finance Bank and the Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) have launched a renewable energy loan program for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda. The…
After a successful tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Absa Bank, Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa has bid farewell to the institution, paving the way for his new role as CEO of Stanbic Bank Uganda. Kalifungwa’s leadership at Absa Bank was marked…
The advent of electronic banking has revolutionized the way people conduct financial transactions. However, according to business analysts at the Publicisteastafrica.com this convenience has also introduced new risks, particularly in the form of electronic fraud. In Uganda, several banks are…
In a significant milestone for ethical finance, Centenary Bank, Uganda’s leading microfinance institution, has announced that it will host the 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV). The event, scheduled to take place…
Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), delivered a powerful farewell address to African Heads of State and Government at the 38th African Union Summit, marking the culmination of a decade of impactful leadership. The…
Uganda’s financial sector is grappling with a myriad of challenges, including rampant fraud, cybersecurity threats, health crises, and geopolitical instability. The latest case of fraud in the banking sector is the theft of over Shs60Bn from Bank of Uganda, which…