Succession planning is a crucial aspect of family businesses, yet many founders struggle to prepare their heirs for the responsibility of taking over the reins. In Uganda, the statistics are…
Forbes Africa released its annual list of Africa’s billionaires with its 2024 class of 20 billionaires now worth $82.4bn. Collectively, these billionaires would be the 18th richest person in the…
Rwanda is set to commence the construction of its ambitious Kigali Innovation City (KIC) in September 2024 after key details regarding the project’s financing were agreed upon on the sidelines…
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Rwanda has welcomed seasoned Botswana financial markets guru, Thapelo Tsheole, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) replacing Eric Bundugu who has been acting…
Startups are the lifeblood of the global economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of industries. They are the engines of growth and the catalysts for societal transformation….
Pan African fintech, Chipper Cash, has just hit a major milestone. They have issued over one million Chipper Cash virtual cards to people not only in Africa but also beyond….
Uganda fell nine places to 107th (14th in Africa) in the 2023 Digital Quality of Life Index from 98th in 2022. The Digital Quality of Life (DQL) Index is a…
East Africa’s banking sector is a vibrant and dynamic landscape, teeming with innovation and fierce competition. In this bustling financial arena, three Ugandan banks have emerged as formidable contenders, securing…
I have always wondered how founders, who start out while at university build startups from scratch. At that stage, the majority of founders have neither the experience nor the resources…
The Ugandan business ecosystem was awash with excitement when Tony Natif’s Guardian Health Pharmacy was acquired by Kenya’s MyDawa for an undisclosed amount. However, one of the biggest winners in…
