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Nadia Matovu vies for top prize in The Next Big Trender to premiere on DStv today

CEO ReporterCompany NewsMarch 19, 2021March 20, 2021

Kampala socialite Nadia Matovu to battle for the top influencer title on The Next Big Trender reality TV show that will be premiering today, 19th March 2021, on HONEY TV,…

The Rise Fund to invest $200 million in Airtel Africa’s mobile money business, at $2.65 billion valuation.

CEO ReporterCompany NewsMarch 19, 2021March 19, 2021

Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries across Africa, has announced the signing of an agreement under which The Rise…

FINCA Uganda Partners with Centenary Bank, UBA to Enhance Customer Experience in New Digital Drive

CEO ReporterCompany NewsMarch 18, 2021March 18, 2021

FINCA Uganda, in association with other financial sector players in Uganda has launched an aggressive digital campaign dubbed “#DigitalIsHere”. This was at an event held at the company offices in…

Equator Monument Goes Green as Irish mark St Patrick’s Day in Uganda

CEO ReporterCompany NewsMarch 18, 2021March 18, 2021

The Embassy of Ireland in Uganda, in partnership with Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) yesterday illuminated the Equator Monument along Masaka road Green in celebration of Ireland’s national day, St Patrick’s…

Agnes Namyalo Mayanja Appointed Executive Director for KCB Bank Uganda

CEO ReporterCompany NewsMarch 18, 2021March 18, 2021

Agnes Namyalo Mayanja has been appointed Executive Director for KCB Bank Uganda Limited. As the Executive Director, she will deputize and support the Bank’s Managing Director in the overall strategy…

Absa Group Earnings Decline; 7% Pre-provision Profit Growth Indicates Positive Underlying Performance

CEO ReporterCompany NewsMarch 17, 2021March 17, 2021

Absa Group Ltd., one of Africa’s largest financial services providers, has reported a 51% decline in normalised headline earnings to R8 billion after impairments nearly trebled to R20.6 billion amid…

UBL headquarters lit green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day

CEO ReporterCompany NewsMarch 17, 2021March 17, 2021

Last weekend, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) illuminated their head offices at Port Bell, Luzira, green, in commemoration of St Patrick’s Day. This year, the Irish holiday celebrated across the world…

Who is Yolanda Cuba, the Newly appointed Vice President for the Southern and East Africa MTN Market?

CEO ReporterCompany NewsWomen In LeadershipMarch 16, 2021March 17, 2021

At the tail end of last year, MTN group announced changes to the regional structure and the Group Executive Committee in which Yolanda Cuba was appointed as the MTN Group…

Carrefour Uganda Expands with Second Store in Naalya

CEO ReporterCompany NewsMarch 16, 2021March 16, 2021

Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Uganda, has today opened a second store in Naalya, along the Northern Bypass. Spanning over 2,050 square meters, the new store…

INTERVIEW: MTN Uganda Foundation Youth Empowerment Program Will Equip the Youth with necessary job skills for the 21st century – ENID EDROMA

CEO ReporterCompany NewsThought LeadershipMarch 16, 2021March 16, 2021

Recently, the MTN Foundation Uganda announced the 100 lucky youth who were enrolled for the pioneer cohort of the Youth Empowerment Program. The program that promises to be a mainstay…