Disney has tapped top toon talents from across the African continent for “Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire,” a Disney Plus Original anthology of animated films set to premiere on the Mouse House’s streaming platform in late 2022. Inspired by the continent’s diverse histories…
When SafeBoda launched in 2015, it was the first ride-hailing company in Uganda and has been the dominant player ever since. It began as a community of drivers of motorcycle taxis, known locally as boda-bodas, who have been part of the…
Jumia is the largest online retail store in Uganda where they provide over three million authentic products at the lowest prices and unbeatable customer service. Earlier this week, Jumia Uganda officially launched the 9th edition of its annual tech-sale. Speaking…
Rwanda is being considered as host for the Trace Africa Music Awards, which are set to take place later this year. Earlier this week, Olivier Laouchez, the CEO Trace Music Group, visited the country with his team, where they checked…
Ecobank has won five prestigious awards at the Global Finance Treasury & Cash Management Awards 2022, including Africa’s Best Bank for Cash Management and Africa’s Best Provider of Short-Term Investments/Money Market Funds. In addition, Ecobank Cameroon, Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire and…
Digital credit providers (DCPs) in Kenya will have to disclose their sources of funds and provide evidence of the same following the coming into force of a law meant to regulate the sector. The new regulations published Monday by the country’s financial…
MTN Group has announced a new COO for its Nigerian subsidiary as part of changes in its subsidiaries to support execution of Ambition 2025 strategy According to a statement released by MTN Group, the telecommunications company announced senior leadership appointments…
Amber Group, a leading global digital asset platform, has appointed seasoned lawyer Ehsan Haque as its General Counsel for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region (EMEA). As Amber Group‘s General Counsel, Ehsan will work closely with Chief Operating Officer (COO) Wayne Huo…
The government is determined to continue with the electronic system of agricultural input purchases. The e-Voucher system launched in 2019 was developed by United Bank for Africa and used as a purchase and payment system to boost the Agriculture Cluster…
The National Social Security Fund has paid out Ushs78.8 billion to 4,417 eligible members to date, UGX 20.8 billion above its weekly target of UGX 50 billion. Speaking to media at a press briefing held today at Workers House, the…
Developed in partnership with The Humane League, the first-of-its-kind commitment goes beyond what legislation prescribes and contributes to further improvements in farming conditions in the region. Under the new Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Policy, Majid Al Futtaim will promote…
One of the biggest recent surprises in the African logistics sector over the past few months has been Bolloré’s decision to pull out of the industry. The French conglomerate has been a major player over many decades, with operations ranging…
Uganda Airlines has completed feasibility studies on a number of routes the National Carrier plans to fly to. Some of the routes in question include Mumbai in India, London in United Kingdom, Goma and Lubumbashi (both in the Democratic Republic of…
E-commerce firm, Jumia has officially launched the 9th edition of its annual tech-sale. Executives said yesterday (March 21) in Kampala that the sale activity will run from March 21 to April 3rd themed “Upgrade your tech today”. This year’s Jumia…
MTN Uganda’s youth dedicated platform, MTN Pulse, on Friday awarded scholarships to 10 youths following a partnership between Victoria University and MTN Uganda, with a vision of supporting teens to attain further education for a prosperous future. The 10 winners of the…