MTN MoMo secured a resounding victory at the Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA2025) held in Kampala on Friday evening, bringing home four prestigious accolades, including Digital Brand of the Year and Financial Services Digital Excellence. The most personalised recognition, however,…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is actively focused on optimising its institutional capacity to enhance service delivery and reinforce its sector workforce. This commitment was highlighted on Friday by a high-level visit from the Minister of…
Africa’s financial landscape is being radically reshaped by mobile money, with platforms like MTN MoMo, under the stewardship of Richard Yego as Chief Executive, driving the vision of a truly connected, borderless continent. This message of transformation was powerfully delivered…
Uganda recently held the 14th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference (AMWC2025) in Kampala under the inspiring theme, “Sustainable Mineral Development through Collaboration, Innovation and Green Transitions”, during which key players in the mineral sector committed to a sustainable industrialised future. The…
In Uganda, where youth unemployment remains a significant challenge and access to education is often precarious, the growing gig economy is proving to be a powerful vehicle for socio-economic transformation. Companies like Glovo Uganda, under the leadership of Ivy Maingi…
The future of Uganda’s microfinance and savings sector took center stage at the 3rd Annual National Microfinance and Savings Groups Conference, held at Hotel Africana, in Kampala this week. Held under the theme “Sustainable Financial Inclusion for Environmental, Economic and…
Uganda has achieved a significant milestone in expanding its global aviation footprint by successfully concluding a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with the Republic of Argentina. This strategic new partnership, alongside the signing of a reviewed BASA with Qatar, marks…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Uganda has today announced a partnership with Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading digital payment and e-commerce companies, to extend social security services to more Ugandans through Quickteller, an agent network owned and managed…
The All-Africa Pension Summit 2025 was the center-stage for a compelling address by Ahunna Eziakonwa, the UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa, who urged African leaders to transform the continent’s US$700Bn to US$1 trillion…
Mobile Money (MoMo by MTN) is reaffirming its role as a key driver of financial inclusion in Uganda, leveraging cutting-edge digital innovations to connect the unbanked and empower entrepreneurs. The company’s commitment was highlighted at the 3rd Annual National Microfinance…
Yvonne Manzi Makolo, the Chief Executive of RwandAir, is spearheading a strategic, high-impact drive to transform Rwanda’s national carrier and the country’s aviation sector into a formidable African hub. Her vision is built on bold fleet growth, expanded global routes,…
Stanbic Bank Uganda is solidifying its position as a key partner in Uganda’s economic transformation, anchoring its strategy on the deliberate empowerment of Women, Youth, and Farmers (WYF). This commitment was highlighted at the 3rd Annual National Microfinance and Savings…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has officially launched the Stanbic Green Tech Accelerator Program, a landmark two-year initiative in partnership with the Ambassade de France en Ouganda. This program is designed to be a significant catalyst for Uganda’s transition to an inclusive…
The All Africa Pension Summit (AAPS) 2025 provided a crucial forum for African financial leaders to strategise on harnessing the continent’s vast capital reserves. In a high-impact keynote address on Day Two of the Summit, Mr. Admassu Tadesse, President and…
The All Africa Pension Summit, hosted by Uganda, witnessed a powerful and passionate call to action from Hon. Betty Amongi Ongom, the Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, who urged pension fund managers across the continent to fundamentally shift…