Jacobs Odongo Seaman

Parliament probes MTN over MoKash

BY FAITH ATHNUS In August 2016, MTN Uganda, together with Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA Bank), launched MoKash, a digital service that allows mobile money subscribers to access microloans and also save

December 14, 2017

by Jacobs Odongo Seaman

Sluggish: How Uganda’s economic performance struggled in 2017

BY PAUL TENTENA According to the state of the economy report, prepared by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) Policy Advocacy Unit, the first half of the year was headlined by uncertainties in the macroeconomic environment characterised by high interest

December 18, 2017

by Jacobs Odongo Seaman

Kagina’s Dott Services woes

BY FAITH ATHNUS If there was anything that Allen Kagina had not anticipated when she was

Airtel Rwanda acquires Tigo

Persistent rumours and anxiety that telecom giants Airtel is exiting several local markets on the continent

Airtel celebrates 10 million subscribers

While many Ugandans are still lingering over setting resolutions for 2018, Airtel Uganda is on cloud nine after achieving theirs three days into the New Year. The telecom giants have surpassed the

January 3, 2018

Company News

VIDEO: Four things to consider before you start a business from scratch

BY JALUUM HERBERTS LUWIZZA Starting a business! “Where do I start from?

December 29, 2017

The Big Story

Saving must become a priority, not just a thought. Courtesy photo

Before you get that business loan…

BY JALUUM HERBERTS LUWIZZA Loans, loans, loans! We have all heard these scary things and stories about them. We all have a friend who has advised us never to consider taking one

December 29, 2017

Thought Leadership

VIDEO: Sudhir says mediation can now continue after lawyers are kicked out

Sudhir Ruparelia will now focus on mediation to settle a multibillion suit Bank of Uganda has filed against him and his company, Meera Investments Ltd. Sudhir, who was speaking to journalists shortly

December 21, 2017

Business & Markets·Company News·Thought Leadership

Mpanga, MMAKS thrown out of multibillion BoU vs Crane Bank case

BY JACOBS O. SEAMAN The Commercial Court in Kampala has dismissed two lawyers from representing Bank of Uganda in a case against businessman Sudhir Ruparelia, essentially snatching dream pay cheques the central

December 21, 2017

Company News·The Executive Traveler·Thought Leadership

Low credit uptake continues to affect economy as banks register mixed fortunes

BY STEVEN BARYEVUGA Last year was a good year for the banks. The year 2016 saw banks registering huge profits, having decided to concentrate their efforts on recovering Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) while

December 20, 2017

Company News·The Big Story

Media owners, advertisers agree improved terms of engagement

It appears to be that season for amending ‘constitutions’ and media owners and advertisers in the country will not let Parliament beat them to this melee. Under their umbrellas, Uganda Media Owners

December 20, 2017

Company News·The Executive Traveler

KYAMUTETERA: Want to stop corruption? Make it too risky a temptation

BY MUHEREZA KYAMUTETERA On December 9, Uganda joined the rest of the world to mark the International Anti-Corruption Day. The national theme, “Restoring Integrity in Public Service; Regaining Citizens’ Trust in the

December 20, 2017

Thought Leadership

Inflation declines as Ugandans move to close 2017 on a happy note

BY STEVEN BARYEVUGA Bank of Uganda has lit the mood of citizens heading for the festive season break as it announced a drop in inflation at the most perfect time imaginable. In

December 19, 2017

Thought Leadership

Britam widens horizons, ventures into real estate

BY STEVEN BARYAVUGA Do not put all your eggs in one basket. You know that age-old adage. You probably see it as too old and boring to dwell on. Not Britam. The

December 19, 2017

Business & Markets·Company News

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Jacobs Odongo Seaman

Parliament probes MTN over MoKash

Sluggish: How Uganda’s economic performance struggled in 2017

Kagina’s Dott Services woes

Airtel Rwanda acquires Tigo

Airtel celebrates 10 million subscribers

VIDEO: Four things to consider before you start a business from scratch

Before you get that business loan…

VIDEO: Sudhir says mediation can now continue after lawyers are kicked out

Mpanga, MMAKS thrown out of multibillion BoU vs Crane Bank case

Low credit uptake continues to affect economy as banks register mixed fortunes

Media owners, advertisers agree improved terms of engagement

KYAMUTETERA: Want to stop corruption? Make it too risky a temptation

Inflation declines as Ugandans move to close 2017 on a happy note

Britam widens horizons, ventures into real estate

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