The second day of the 7th FITSPA Annual Fintech Conference, held in Kampala this week, zeroed in on the critical confluence of investments, innovations, and collaboration that is rapidly fueling Africa’s financial technology growth story. A major presence at the…
Uganda’s creative sector is set for a major acceleration, moving from being just a source of entertainment to a significant driver of national development ambitions, jobs, and exports. This commitment was powerfully demonstrated by the launch of the Next Creata…
The annual NSSF Kampala Hills Run, a major corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at transforming learning conditions in public primary schools, has been rescheduled. The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Managing Director, Mr. Patrick Ayota, announced this week that…
Uganda has secured a major victory on the international standardisation stage, after Eng. James Kasigwa, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), was elected as a Council member of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) for the 2026-2028…
In a move set to transform the landscape for marketing and creative enterprises across Africa, The Alliance of Independent Agencies (the Alliance) has formed a pivotal strategic partnership with the Pan-African Agency Network (PAAN). This collaboration establishes a robust global…
The 7th FITSPA Annual Fintech Conference, held at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Tuesday, under the theme “Fintech for Sustainable Growth: Innovations, Investments & Inclusion,” served as a powerful convergence of Africa’s top financial technology leaders, regulators, and innovators. The…
The 3rd Stanbic East Africa Business Summit that kicked off in Kampala today has become the platform for a powerful declaration: East Africa is entering an “unstoppable” era of growth, powered by deliberate regional integration and massive capital mobilisation. Held…
FINCA Uganda has secured a major strategic advantage with the appointment of Mr. Alfred Brian Agaba as a new Director. This move is not just an addition to the board; it represents a deliberate step to inject high-level, international expertise…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has initiated a significant change in Uganda’s leadership for fighting corruption by appointing Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), replacing Beti Kamya. The appointment, which maintains the continuity of the…
Africa’s financial landscape is to undergo a significant transformation as the continent’s major pension funds prepare to converge in Kampala, Uganda, for the inaugural “$700 Billion in 1 Room” All Africa Pensions Summit. This pivotal meeting, announced today during a…
The Government of Uganda is moving decisively to address challenges in its electricity distribution network, driven by a commitment to power the nation’s rapidly expanding industrial and domestic demand. In a media briefing held on October 7, 2025, at the…
If sleepless nights reveal what leaders worry about, then restful ones reveal something even more telling: the presence of governance that works. Boards are often described as the custodians of purpose, accountability, and strategic direction. Yet in practice, many Boards…
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Uganda is making a decisive move to align its aviation sector with stringent global environmental and governance standards, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable African air transport. This dual commitment was highlighted at the national workshop on the Carbon…
Angola is taking definitive and comprehensive steps to position itself as a champion in the fight against plastic pollution and a leader in sustainable environmental management. This national commitment will culminate in the 4th Edition of Expo Recicla, hosted by…