Africa sits on one of the world’s largest stores of natural wealth. Its forests absorb billions of tonnes of carbon, its wetlands regulate ecosystems, its mangroves protect coastlines and its vast landscapes hold enormous potential for nature-based climate solutions. Yet…
By Publicist East Africa When Euromoney named Stanbic Bank Uganda the country’s Best Investment Bank for 2026, it recognised more than another year of strong institutional performance. It acknowledged the growing role of investment banking in financing Uganda’s economic transformation.…
Every generation has produced countries that fundamentally rewrote the rules of economic development. Japan rebuilt itself from the devastation of war into an industrial giant. South Korea rose from poverty to become a global technology powerhouse. Singapore transformed a small…
Uganda Airlines‘ revenue grew at a compound annual rate of 62.4 percent over the past five years, according to the Ministry of Works and Transport, climbing from US$10.3 million in the 2019/20 financial year to US$116.2 million in 2024 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”…
The 11th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) concluded at the Speke Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo, Kampala, bringing together a powerful coalition of African leaders, policymakers, and development partners. The forum served as a crucial…
Following his recent confirmation as the Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego steps into one of the most influential economic roles in the country at a time when Uganda’s monetary policy is under heightened scrutiny. His appointment…
Prof. Benedict Oramah and a high-level Afreximbank delegation met with H.E. William Ruto of Kenya during his state visit to Cairo, Egypt, to strengthen financial cooperation and advance Africa’s economic integration. The discussions highlighted the critical role of African financial…
As the global investment landscape continues to evolve, Africa stands at the forefront of emerging opportunities, poised for sustainable economic growth and development. Recently, the 7th Pensions Funds and Alternative Investments Conference provided a platform to delve into the continent’s…