Stanbic Bank Uganda’s unwavering commitment to financial inclusion and inclusive growth has earned high praise from local leaders in the Karamoja sub-region. The commendation came today during the official opening of the Bank’s newly relocated and expanded Moroto Branch, an…
A high-powered delegation from the East African Civil Aviation Academy (EACAA) has initiated a strategic partnership with the Zambia Air Services Training Institute (ZASTI), marking a significant step toward regional harmonisation and capacity building in the air transport sector. The…
The appointment of Ugandan investment banker Anne Aliker as the Head, Africa Regions, Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) at Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, is a monumental milestone that transcends individual achievement. It is a powerful affirmation…
Airtel Africa plc announced its results for the half-year ended September 30, 2025, highlighting consistently strong performance that reflects sustained customer demand and the continued effective execution of its customer-centric strategy. The success of Airtel’s strategy, which centres on superior customer experience…
Uganda successfully hosted the Second Uganda-Qatar Business Forum in Doha on Monday this week, marking a significant step in its strategy to leverage economic and commercial diplomacy for national growth. Held under the theme, “Uganda and Qatar in Partnership for…
Spiro, the leading two-wheel electric mobility in Africa, has cemented its position at the forefront of the continent’s clean energy transition by announcing a landmark $100 million (about Shs348.7 Bn) investment round from Afreximbank. This funding, the largest ever for…
The announcement that Coca-Cola HBC (CCH) is acquiring a controlling 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) for $2.6 billion (about Shs9.4 trillion) is more than just a massive transaction; it’s a definitive move that fundamentally re-engineers the competitive landscape…
Rwanda reaffirmed its position as a leading African investment destination during the recent Rwanda Country Summit at the AFSIC: Investing in Africa 2025 conference in London, UK. Co-hosted by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Kigali International Financial Center…
Uganda has embarked on a decisive path toward a fully digital economy with the launch of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance’s Five-Year Strategic Plan (FY 2025/26 – FY 2029/30). Unveiled at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Kampala,…
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the nation’s Development Finance Institution (DFI), is intensifying its efforts to secure essential resources for the country’s socio-economic transformation. This was highlighted this week by a high-level engagement with the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), which…
The path to sustainable and resilient economic growth in East Africa lies not just in capital investment, but in the strength of collaboration between investors and government policymakers. This was the core message delivered by Kenneth Mutaonga, Co-founder of Asilia…
African nations can unlock the full value of AfCFTA and empower traders, especially small businesses, to participate in cross-border commerce with confidence As global trade dynamics shift and economic gravity increasingly tilts toward the Global South, Africa stands at a…
Dr Ould Tah thanked President Hichilema and the Zambian people for hosting the ADF-17 replenishment meeting, a key milestone in mobilising concessional resources for Africa’s most vulnerable countries Zambia has voiced strong backing for African Development Bank Group President Dr…
Zambian ministers credit African Development Fund for fertilizer self- sufficiency boost, increased capacity for 250,000 new skilled workers Concessional financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) has been transformative for Zambia’s agriculture and education sectors, while “anchoring peace, prosperity, and…
Simplifying professional digital ads creation for small businesses by eliminating technical barriers GoDaddy, a global leader in empowering entrepreneurs, announced the expansion of its new Digital Ads feature with GoDaddy Airo® to nine new English-language markets including Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand,…