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    Flutterwave Closes US$250m in Series D Funding, Valuation Rises to Over US$ $3bn

    CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisFebruary 17, 2022February 17, 2022

    Flutterwave, a leading technology company, has announced that it has raised US$$250 million in Series D funding, valuing the company at over $3 billion as the brand continues to transform…

    Why and How the Nature of Customer Reward is Important in Brand Campaigns

    CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipFebruary 15, 2022February 15, 2022

    By Nellie Mwandha Customers like a good giveaway or promotion from companies which they receive or consume in form of a product or service. Whereas December is filled with contest…

    700 SMEs awarded certificates in enterprise development

    CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisFebruary 15, 2022February 15, 2022

    Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has awarded 700 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with certificates in enterprise development, this, after three months of training in financial literacy, business planning, contracts…

    Hennessy Partners with Thrift Social to Treat Creatives to Weekend of Cognac, Fashion & Music

    CEO ReporterLifestyleNews & AnalysisThe Executive TravelerFebruary 15, 2022February 15, 2022

    Hennessy has partnered with Thrift Social in Kenya for a fusion of music, art, and culture, bringing together different talented artists on stage. The Thrift Social editions have celebrated the…

    ICT Ministry, Cente-Tech and Innovation Village come together to drive socio-economic development

    CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisFebruary 15, 2022February 15, 2022

    The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Cente-Tech, the ICT wing of Centenary Group, together with The Innovation Village have embarked on discussions aimed at boosting the IT sector which…

    Ugandan economy to bounce back stronger, economists Affirm

    CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryFebruary 15, 2022February 15, 2022

    Uganda’s economy will register progressively steady growth in the next 3 to 5 years as the country bounces back from more than two years of battling the Covid-19 pandemic which…

    Standard Bank ranked Africa’s most valuable banking brand

    CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisFebruary 14, 2022February 14, 2022

    Standard Bank has emerged as the most valuable banking brand on the African continent for 2022 in Brand Finance’s annual ranking of the world’s Top 500 Banking Brands, after increasing…

    Adam Ikdal starts new role as Chief Strategy Officer at Standard Bank group

    CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisFebruary 14, 2022February 14, 2022

    Adam Ikdal has on Monday, February 14 begun his new journey as the Chief Strategy Officer of the Standard Bank Group (SBG). His new responsibilities include strategy development and ensuring…

    Vandals siphon UGX26 billion from electricity sector, disrupt economic activity

    CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisFebruary 14, 2022February 14, 2022

    Vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Western Uganda has hit alarming levels with vandals stealing over 133 km of cable in just 12 months and causing unprecedented disruption of electricity supply….

    Ugandan made Qwezi Beauty Products Hit Global Market

    CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisFebruary 14, 2022February 14, 2022

    As the world becomes more connected and global it is offering more opportunities to those who are swift enough to take up the opportunities there are. TMS Ruge is one…

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