In a significant display of progress since taking over from the private concessionaire Umeme Uganda Limited, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has added a remarkable 648,404 new connections to the national grid in just six months. This achievement,…
In a significant development for Uganda’s aviation, tourism, and trade sectors, Uganda Airlines has announced a new interline partnership with Air India, India’s leading global airline. This strategic agreement, effective August 25, 2024, according to Jenifer Bamuturaki, the CEO of…
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) is embarking on a new phase of its ambitious plan to transform the national economy. This was revealed today by Mr Kaggwa Moses, the Director of Economic Affairs, during a presser…
Stanbic Bank Uganda is moving beyond the traditional role of a financial institution to become a strategic partner in the nation’s development. This was the central message at the 5th Stanbic Development Partner Organisations (DPOs) Roundtable, a unique forum that…
The unaudited interim financial results released by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), as presented by the company’s directors, led by Selestino Babungi, the Managing Director, paint a picture of an entity in transition, grappling with the operational re-transfer of its electricity…
In a landmark move for Uganda’s health insurance sector, APA Insurance Uganda, in partnership with Hollard Health, has launched a new, innovative health insurance solution called ‘APA International Health’. With a maximum coverage limit of up to Shs36 billion, the…
Africa stands at a critical juncture, facing persistent global volatility while striving to unleash its full economic potential. This was the powerful message at the Regional Workshop on the “Accelerated Implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement”…
Airtel Uganda’s public termination of an employee, Mr. Mabingo Juma, for “gross misconduct”, is more than a routine action by the Human Resource Manager’s office. It is a powerful and public statement that underscores the company’s aggressive efforts to combat…
Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) on Monday, September 15, 2025, proudly hosted the Roots Africa Symposium, a pivotal event that united students, farmers, leaders, and stakeholders under the theme “Innovation and Community Transformation.” The symposium showcased a powerful model…
In a decisive move to create a digitally unified East Africa, the Permanent Secretary of Uganda’s Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, recently chaired a high-level meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. The gathering brought together senior ICT officials…
Key concerns for MRO buyers include ensuring cost savings, maintaining ageing assets, contract compliance with preferred suppliers, and managing multiple stakeholder expectations across dispersed sites RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider…
In a move that signals a carefully planned succession for Africa’s largest financial institution by assets, Standard Bank Group has announced the appointment of David Hodnett as the new Chief Executive of its flagship South African operations. He is set…
The 2025 NES conference has drawn more than 2,500 delegates from 22 African countries, including economists, policymakers, academics, and international partners African leaders, experts, the African Development Bank and development partners have called for urgent reforms to strengthen governance, deepen…
Uganda has taken a significant stride toward aligning its economic ambitions with global climate goals. The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, in a landmark partnership with the World Bank, European Union, Stanbic Bank, and other key international and…
The Ugandan delegation at the Summit included, besides Prof. Nuwagaba, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Dr. Sudhir Ruperelia, the Chairman of Ruparelia Group of Companies, among others. Speaking on the Bank’s role in driving financial…