Africa’s marketing, brand, and reputation economy is no longer emerging, it is asserting itself globally. The unveiling of the 2026 ACMO100, Africa’s 100 Most Influential CMOs marks more than just another industry recognition list. It signals the rise of a…
The public relations (PR) industry is going through some pretty wild transformations, and it’s not just about creating buzz anymore. According to the ICCO World PR Report 2024-2025, a wave of changes is sweeping across the global PR landscape—changes that…
Uganda’s healthcare sector is poised for a major transformation with the unveiling of the Aga Khan University Hospital’s Nakawa Specialty Centre. Located strategically along Old Port Bell Road, this state-of-the-art facility is setting a new benchmark for medical excellence, not…
On June 3, 2022, Brand Africa, in collaboration with Publics Africa Communications, hosted a captivating live event at the prestigious Protea Hotel Kololo in Kampala, Uganda.
PR agency leaders in every region of the world expect increased profitability over the next 12 months, according to the new ICCO World PR Report 2022-2023. The expected profitability score was 7.0 out of 10, up from 6.7 in 2021.…
All social media platforms – except for TikTok – are being used less frequently by communications professionals as the digital PR industry’s post-covid boom levels off, according to a new report published by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA).…
Corporate communication and Public Affairs is a very important business tool that is vital for the success of any business, company, organization, or association. At a time like this of rapid, economic & technological transformation, the communication profession has never…
The Public Relations practitioners in Uganda have been urged to create safe working spaces within the companies they work for so as to create strong mental health amongst staff. The call was made by Samuel Apedel, the Senior Manager Public…
Marketing services firm WPP Scangroup has made preparations to write off up to Sh4.7 billion investments in its subsidiaries. The manouvre has seen the share premium account –representing the value of shares acquired by shareholders above their nominal price— drop…
Uganda is set to be part of the first-ever report that will cater exclusively to the PR and communications industry within the African continent. This follows a statement released on Wednesday April 6 in which BHM Research & Intelligence announced…
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…
Saltson, a Ghanian national was appointed CEO and Managing Director of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda in March 2017. He took over from Herman Kasekende, the first Ugandan to head Standard Chartered Bank, having been appointed to CEO Standard Chartered Bank…
Thursday 4th November 2021- Nairobi Kenya: Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMAK) has provided its ‘no objection’ for The MTN Uganda Initial Public Offering (IPO) to be marketed in Kenya, allowing the marketing of the shares to both Professional Investors and…
Absa Bank Uganda has today donated 50 computers through the National Libraries of Uganda to ten public libraries to enhance the online learning capabilities of the youth amid the closure of schools. Speaking to the donation, Mumba Kalifungwa, Absa Bank…