Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has made a strategic appointment with the hiring of Josephine Njoroge as the new Director of Finance and Strategy. This move is aimed at boosting the company’s revenue and positioning UBL as a market leader in…
In an era where personalized services and exclusivity are becoming the norm, Safaricom PLC has once again raised the bar with the launch of Emerald, a platform designed specifically for their most loyal and high-value customers. But this isn’t just…
The African Development Bank (ADB), under the leadership of its outgoing President Akinwumi Adesina, is playing a pivotal role in driving economic growth in various African countries, including Uganda. In recognition of his efforts to transform African economies, Kenyan President…
With this launch, businesses and individuals can benefit from faster, more cost-effective, and secure payments without relying on correspondent banks or third-party currencies The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), launched by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the…
HHA aims to improve access to timely diagnosis and treatment, reducing the burden of this disease across communities AstraZeneca’s flagship health equity programme – Healthy Heart Africa (HHA), marks its 10th anniversary, celebrating successfully taking over 67 million blood pressure…
In a significant milestone, Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telecommunications provider, has been awarded the title of Most Inclusive Brand by Kantar, a renowned research firm. This prestigious recognition underscores Safaricom’s dedication to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) throughout its operations.…
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…
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across Africa, has announced strong financial results for the nine months ending December 2024. Mobile services revenue grew by 11.4% to $1,367 million compared to the same period in…
East African Breweries Limited (EABL) announced a 20% surge in profit after tax to KSh 8.1 billion in the first half of 2024, compared to KSh 6.8 billion in the same period last year. This growth was primarily driven by…
The seventh annual bankers’ conference, hosted by the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) on June 19th at the Kampala Serena Hotel, buzzed with discussions on Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) issues, reflecting a growing global trend among businesses. Under the theme…
As the world recognizes World Environment Day on June 5th, The Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) reaffirms its commitment to building a more sustainable future. Coca-Cola acknowledges the importance of environmental responsibility and has implemented various initiatives to minimize its environmental…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has projected that Africa will need to double its annual expenditure to $6 billion in order to expand its digital infrastructure and bridge the connectivity gap between people and businesses on the continent. This projected…
Highlights: Johannesburg, South Africa – May 24, 2024 – Despite 64% of Africans expressing confidence in the continent, they remain loyal to non-African brands, which have retained their lowly 14% of the most admired brands in Africa, Brand Africa revealed…
KCB Bank Kenya has announced that it has secured a $95 million credit line from Proparco, a subsidiary of Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group. The facility will be used to finance climate-related investment projects and empower women entrepreneurs in…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and MobiHealthCare Limited (MobiHealth) have signed a project preparation facility agreement that is expected to bolster the expansion of Mobihealth’s telemedicine services in Nigeria, and also assess the feasibility of establishing similar services in Egypt,…