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Uber appoints former Tower Tech Africa’s Manji new Head of East Africa

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 23, 2022March 23, 2022

Uber has announced the appointment of Imran Manji as the new Head of East Africa. Imran previously worked as co-CEO for TowerTech Africa, a leading manufacturer and supplier of towers…

Ruparelia Group’s Pearl Business Park takes shape, as construction of the 18-floor Tower 1 reaches 6th floor

Nelson NambooleCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 22, 2022March 22, 2022

The first phase of the construction of Ruparelia Group’s Pearl Business Park, is well underway, with structural works on Tower 1, an 18-storied retail and office property, now on the…

Celebrating Women: KCB Bank Coaches Staff on personal and career growth

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 21, 2022March 21, 2022

In continuation of the annual International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations, KCB Bank Uganda recently held a virtual women’s month digital webinar under the theme We mean Business aimed at empowering…

Empowering People, Educating Minds: Canon Central and North Africa Partners up with Ishara Mara to Launch a Canon Experience Center in Kenya

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerMarch 21, 2022March 21, 2022

Global imaging and optics giant, Canon has announced that it is fortifying its commitment towards education and empowerment of people by partnering with Ishara Mara to launch an experience center…

Plastic Waste Recycling gathers momentum in Africa, growing jobs and small businesses

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 19, 2022March 19, 2022

More and more plastic waste is being diverted from landfills and into a circular economy that grows employment and entrepreneurship in African countries. Food and beverage packaging is an important…

Stanbic Bank retains 22% bancassurance market lead for 2021

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 19, 2022March 19, 2022

Bancassurance contributed UGX103.5 billion to the UGX1.1 trillion Gross Written Premium (GWP) recorded by Uganda’s insurance sector in 2021 with Stanbic Bank accounting for 22 percent to consolidate its position…

UBA, Cellulant partner to expand African market

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 18, 2022March 18, 2022

Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, and Pan-African Payments Company Cellulant have announced a partnership that will extend payment services for merchants and consumers across 19 key…

Techpreneurs with positive societal impact innovations to be recognized in new Airtel “Uganda Needs More of You” Campaign

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 18, 2022March 18, 2022

In the recently launched Uganda Needs More of You campaign by Airtel Uganda, innovative Techpreneurs with positive societal impacting stories are to be recognized during the three months’ campaign. The…

Stanbic Bank: #OneStepCloser campaign rallies Ugandans to Rebuild their enterprises

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 18, 2022March 18, 2022

Have you been wondering what a social media hashtag #OneStepCloser that has been gaining popularity in recent weeks, is about? #OneStepCloser is Stanbic Bank Uganda’s new brand campaign aimed at…

Uganda to send delegation of innovators to the Expo 2020 Dubai to showcase potential and shop for investments

Nelson NambooleCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 17, 2022March 17, 2022

The Ministry of ICT & National Guidance has announced the innovators and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) practitioners that will represent Uganda during the Innovation Week at the Expo 2020 Dubai….