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…
Uganda’s financial sector is taking a decisive stand against the escalating threat of economic crime, recognising that the battle must be fought on two separate fronts: the enduring challenges of traditional fraud and the rapidly evolving complexities of the digital…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is rapidly shifting from a policy ambition to a reality, with an increase in national-level activities underscoring Africa’s commitment to economic integration. Recent developments in Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, and Angola, actively supported by the…
The East African Capital Markets Conference (EACMC 2025), held in Kampala this week, concluded with a powerful consensus: the future of the region’s finance lies in the strategic embrace of Digital Transformation and Sustainable Finance. The gathering of regulators, policymakers,…
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has taken a decisive leap toward realising Uganda’s ambitious clean energy goals with the official launch of the Clean Cooking Unit (CCU). Unveiled during the high-profile Renewable Energy Conference 2025 (REC25) and…
NIC Holdings Limited, a listed company on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) under the leadership of Elias Edu as Managing Director, has delivered a sharp warning to its investors, announcing an expected consolidated net loss for the half-year period ended…
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) on Monday announced the conclusion of its Sustainable Energy Development Programme Performance Review, a pivotal platform used to finalise plans for the National Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 The review, spearheaded by…
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…
In a strategic move to solidify its position as one of Africa’s most captivating travel destinations, Uganda successfully hosted the Uganda Tourism Roadshow in Lusaka, Zambia, from October 17–19. Held under the evocative theme “Experience the Pearl of Africa,” the…
The East Africa Capital Markets Conference (EACMC 2025), hosted a few days ago in Kampala by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), signalled a definitive shift for the region’s financial landscape. Under…
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 recent high-level meeting between the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) marks a significant diplomatic and financial breakthrough for Uganda. Held on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings,…
Africa is set for a significant strategic intervention as the continent’s top strategy professionals, policymakers, and business leaders converge in Kampala, Uganda, for the inaugural International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP) Africa Regional Conference 2025. Scheduled for October 30–31, 2025,…