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…
Dr Ould Tah thanked President Hichilema and the Zambian people for hosting the ADF-17 replenishment meeting, a key milestone in mobilising concessional resources for Africa’s most vulnerable countries Zambia has voiced strong backing for African Development Bank Group President Dr…
Zambian ministers credit African Development Fund for fertilizer self- sufficiency boost, increased capacity for 250,000 new skilled workers Concessional financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) has been transformative for Zambia’s agriculture and education sectors, while “anchoring peace, prosperity, and…
The race for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) is heating up, with five candidates vying for the top position. As the election approaches in May 2025, the contest is shaping up to be a diplomatic and strategic…
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…
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa has appointed Josphat Mwangi to the position of General Manager for its subsidiary, Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia. Confirming the company’s commitment to developing leadership internally, Mwangi joins the Zambian team from Kenya, where he has been the Commercial…
The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) announced a new seven-year extension of its partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to build on the success of its decade-long mission to elevate young women and men in Africa. Unveiled at Kampala on…
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has reached a negotiated settlement with China Henan International Cooperation Group over failure to disclose it used a commission agent for a road project in Uganda. China Henan found itself on the wrong side…
Anne Juuko The Standard Bank Group has appointed Stanbic Bank Uganda Chief Executive Anne Juuko to a new leadership role as Global Markets Regional Head-East Africa. The appointment is effective 1 April 2024. A successor will be announced in due course. Kayode Solola,…
Marketing services firm WPP Scangroup has made preparations to write off up to Sh4.7 billion investments in its subsidiaries. The manouvre has seen the share premium account –representing the value of shares acquired by shareholders above their nominal price— drop…
Uganda has secured a new market for its milk in Zambia following a long unresolved impasse with Kenya which was the largest market for Uganda’s exports. Since December 2019 when Kenya authorities ceased at least 3000 bags of powdered milk…