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…
The Ministry of Works and Transport, in conjunction with the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), convened the National Air Transport Facilitation Committee (NATFC) meeting on October 29, 2025, at Entebbe International Airport (EIA). The high-level gathering underscored Uganda’s commitment to…
A high-level, strategic meeting between the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Uganda Airlines held early this week marks a pivotal moment for the country’s tourism sector. By formally aligning their efforts, the two national entities are forging a high-impact partnership…
In a powerful display of market demand and digital innovation, Airtel Money Uganda has redefined agent liquidity with the launch of Airtel Easy Float. In partnership with FINCA Uganda Limited (MDI) and Kuunda, the groundbreaking service allows mobile money agents to instantly access float loans, ensuring continuous service and preventing the crippling halts in transactions […]
In a significant step toward regional integration and economic prosperity, a delegation of senators from the Kenyan National Agriculture Committee visited Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) in Entebbe on Tuesday this week. The high-level visit was…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has achieved a major milestone in its operational journey by officially joining the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP). This strategic membership, announced by the UNOC, is a powerful signal of Uganda’s commitment to adopting the highest global standards in the development of its budding oil and […]
During the global spotlight of the MWC25 (Mobile World Congress), MTN Uganda CEO Sylvia Mulinge delivered a powerful keynote at the “Fintech and Commerce Summit: Strategic Collaborations Enabling Winning Strategies.” Her reflections went beyond corporate strategy, grounding the narrative of…
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…
The future of Uganda’s digital economy, powered by mobile financial services and driven by artificial intelligence, hinges on a single factor: collective cybersecurity. This was the definitive takeaway from the EastCon Cybersecurity Symposium held at the Nakawa ICT Innovation Hub…
A new chapter of empowerment and aggressive market expansion is being written in Uganda’s financial sector. David A. Wandera, a local son with Pan-African expertise, has made history as the first Ugandan to be appointed Managing Director and CEO of…
The African financial and trade communities convened over the weekend in Cairo, Egypt, to bid farewell to a leader whose tenure fundamentally reshaped the continent’s economic landscape: Professor Benedict Oramah, the outgoing President and Chairman of the Board of Directors…
A defining moment for African health and scientific independence was announced at the 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025), as Dei BioPharma Founder Dr. Matthias Magoola revealed that the company has secured new patent rights for…
The rapid growth of Uganda’s digital economy, largely fueled by mobile money services, faces a critical threat: financial fraud. Recognising that the entire foundation of financial inclusion rests on consumer trust, MTN MoMo, under the leadership of Mr. Richard Yego…
Uganda is reaffirming its commitment to leveraging cutting-edge digital innovation to drive its national development agenda. This was the central message delivered by the State Minister for National Guidance, Hon. Godfrey Kabbyanga, who attended the influential Mobile World Congress (MWC)…
In a groundbreaking partnership that redefines financial inclusion, Pride Bank Limited Uganda and Jubilee Health Insurance Company of Uganda have launched PrideCare, a savings account with embedded health insurance cover. This strategic collaboration, announced on Wednesday this week by the…