Over the past four years, Afreximbank has approved over $813 million in financing for Uganda’s public and private sectors, with a pipeline in exceeding US$ 1 billion in pending approvals The quest to broaden the scope of interventions by the…
This five-year bond provides an attractive annual interest rate of 6.5% with a two-year capital repayment grace period Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire, a subsidiary of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, the leading Pan African Bank, takes a major step forward in its commitment…
MTN Uganda is not just a technology company; we are building the infrastructure for Uganda’s digital future while ensuring our business contributes meaningfully to communities and the environment MTN Uganda has reported a remarkable 30.1% surge in profit after tax,…
With March 31, 2025 fast approaching, the UGX 700 billion buyout of Umeme Limited is shaping up to be one of Uganda’s biggest corporate transitions in recent history. As the government finalizes plans to take over electricity distribution, stakeholders are…
The government of Uganda has, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, resolved to revive the production of copper at Kilembe mines in Kasese District. This signing of the Mineral Production Sharing Agreement with Sarrai Group Limited from…
As Uganda moves towards full control of its electricity distribution, the government has strategically turned to Stanbic Bank Uganda, the country’s leading financial institution, for a crucial loan of Shs700 billion to finance the buyout of Umeme Limited. This partnership…
The Bank Group’s mission to Congo explored new funding opportunities for key sectors, including energy, digital infrastructure, and roads Talks held by the African Development Bank Group in the Republic of Congo from 24 – 28 February 2025 marked a…
For nearly two decades, Umeme Limited has been the face of electricity distribution in Uganda, playing a pivotal role in power access, infrastructure investment, and stock market dominance. However, as the company’s 20-year concession comes to an end on March…
With this expansion, individual entrepreneurs – including those in the formal and informal sectors – can now fully benefit from its enhanced financial and non-financial solutions To bridge the gender financing gap for Africa’s women entrepreneurs, Ecobank, the leading pan-African…
Key findings Operating conditions for Ugandan private sector firms improved in February, following a brief decline at the start of the year sending the headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) up to 52.6 compared to the January reading of 49.5.…
Uganda’s financial ecosystem is at a turning point. MTN MoMo and Airtel Money, two of the country’s largest mobile money providers—are locked in a high-stakes battle for digital payment dominance. Both companies have recently launched new payment solutions, promising to…
African Development Bank leaders champion climate finance and just transition The fifth edition of the Finance in Common Summit (FiCS) concluded on Friday in Cape Town, South Africa, with strong calls for global development finance institutions to work together to…
As the backbone of Uganda’s economy, small businesses play a vital role in driving growth and development. However, navigating the complexities of running a small business can be daunting, and many entrepreneurs struggle to avoid common mistakes that can be…
In a groundbreaking move, Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has announced a strategic partnership with MTN Uganda, endorsing the newly launched MTN MOMO Virtual Card as a game-changer in business operations in Uganda. This innovative partnership is set to transform the…
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of Africa’s economy, driving employment, innovation, and economic transformation. However, their growth is often hindered by financial constraints, limited access to markets, and operational inefficiencies. The latest Mastercard SME Confidence Index 2025…