By Silvia Nyambura The European Investment Bank (EIB) has extended Ushs 96 billion (Euro 28 million) to Crane Bank to provide investment loans for local firms. Under this credit line,…
By Silvia Nyambura Uganda’s banking sector is not out of the woods yet with slow growth of assets, deposits and loan uptake continuing to plague the industry. This is according…
By Silvia Nyambura Regional retailer Nakumatt Holdings has applauded the Uganda security forces for their efforts in combating terrorism in the country. This comes as the region marks one year…
By Silvia Nyambura Regional rail operator, Rift Valley Railways has commissioned three American built locomotives as part of a consignment of 20 acquired by the company. The locomotives, purchased at…
By Our Reporter Mining firms in Uganda will have to move further than the exploration stage if they are to attract banks to finance the industry. According to Anthony Ndegwa,…
By Silvia Nyambura Uganda needs to develop a strong leadership and management culture in order to build good governance and increase productivity in both the private and public sectors. According…
By Silvia Nyambura Logistics giant DHL Express has grown its retail footprint in Sub Saharan Africa by 1000 percent in three years. Through partnering with local business owners who act…
By Silvia Nyambura In compliance with regulatory requirements that composite insurance companies demerge by September 2nd 2014, the Insurance Company of East Africa (ICEA) Uganda has officially separated its life…
By Silvia Nyambura Following the acquisition of Nokia’s device and Services business in April 2014, the Microsoft Corporation is working towards redeeming the phone giant’s regional presence and uptake. To…
By Our Reporter The 9th African Development Forum (ADF) will be held in Marrakech, Morocco, from 12th to 16th October 2014 under the theme ‘Innovative financing for Africa’s transformation’. The…
