Local startups need to focus on niche markets that they can tap into to excel for better survival and longevity of their businesses, according to Mackinon Kabarole, Senior Manager, Business Intelligence at MTN Uganda. Mackinon, who spoke to the youth…
The benefits of separation of Mobile Money from the telecommunication business are beginning to be noticed as MTN Mobile Money customers are scheduled to receive UGX 5.7 billion interest pay-out for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. MTN Mobile Money…
Absa Bank Kenya CEO Jeremy Awori is set to resign in October after a ten-year stint that saw the lender rebrand from Barclays bank to Absa. According to the lender’s board, Awori is stepping down to pursue a different career…
Stakeholders in the banking sector say financial literacy and skills development should be prioritized in efforts to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) recover from covid-19 frustration, Speaking during the Signing of MOU btn Post Bank and Federation of small…
Prudential Uganda and Prudence Foundation launched the SAFE STEPS road safety campaign, a public service program aimed at raising awareness about road safety, by providing clear and simple life-saving messages on road safety. The initiative was created and developed by…
Google has announced that 60 eligible black-founded startups across Africa have been selected for the second cohort of Google for Startups Black Founders Fund for Africa. The startups joining the program will receive a total of $4 million in funding…
Uganda Clays net profit has dropped by more than half to Shs2.7bn for the first six months ending June.30 but management insists there are no worries at least for now. “We project the economy to improve in the second half…
DTB recorded a 30% growth to Shs20.3bilion driven by an increase in interest income, fees and commission, and foreign exchange business as Dfcu bank saw profit after tax double to Shs18.7billion. On the other hand, the country’s largest commercial bank,…
KAMPALA – The Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has regained a positive outlook as the August data pointed to a renewed improvement in business conditions for Uganda’s private sector as both output and new orders returned to growth. The headline…
The phenomenal growth of Stanbic Bank’s East Africa Borderless Banking platform has revealed a pent-up demand for secure, real-time transactions across international borders. Spanning a single network that includes Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and South Sudan, the Borderless Banking solution has…
Absa Bank Uganda has partnered with the Uganda Institute of Information and Communication Technology (UICT) to provide ICT skills training to youth in vocational institutions around the country. The training is accredited by Amazon Web Services (AWS) following a partnership…
Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Limited, has announced that it will pay dividends in 4 years since it was listed on the Uganda Stock exchange. In the results for the financial year ending March 31, 2022, Cipla posted a profit after…
Stanbic Bank customers can now expect to enjoy flexible terms when accessing loans including an increased loan tenure of up to 84 months and zero percent arrangement fees on all salary loans, it said on August 30. The promotion is…
Liberty General Uganda and Multilines International Limited have launched the Marine and Cargo Insurance in a bid to serve more clients in line with their needs, the two companies have said in a joint statement. This follows the announcement by…