As schools across Uganda reopen for the first term of the academic year, dfcu Bank has rolled out a nationwide back-to-school campaign aimed at easing the heavy financial burden that...
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Kampala Associated Advocates (KAA) has been tapped to represent Stanbic Bank Uganda and its parent, Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited, in one of the largest transfer-pricing disputes to reach the Tax…
The Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Mr Ramathan Ggoobi has outlined budget opportunities in the UGX 72 trillion Budget for the Financial Year 2024/25, urging private sector players to take advantage of them. Mr Ggoobi was delivering a keynote speech during the 2024 Post Budget Dialogue organised by Absa Bank Uganda in collaboration with Deloitte among other partners on June 14th, 2024 at Kampala Serena Hotel. “In the next financial year, we have allocated funds for wealth creation initiatives, commercial agriculture, and value addition; the Parish Development Model brings more people into the money economy. We…
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In Uganda’s vibrant business scene, enduring partnerships often signify a robust bond and mutual reliance. Joseph Kiyimba, the man behind Ambiance Group of Companies, widely known for his streak of Ambiance nightclubs, strongly identifies with this concept. As a long-term client with I&M Bank, Kiyimba recently revealed that he has witnessed the evolution of both his business empire and the banking sector. Kiyimba lauded I&M Bank for making him one of the primary beneficiaries of its products and services. Ambiance Group, a conglomerate encompassing ventures like Ambiance Tree Farm, Ambiance Discotheques, Ambiance Distillers, and Metro Junior Schools, stands as a…
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DHL, a global leader in logistics in collaboration with Absa Bank Uganda under the 2024 ‘Growing Beyond Borders’ entrepreneurial training programme have trained over 200 SME’s in Jinja to build their capacity to access export markets. The overall objective of the program is to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda by enhancing their understanding of the economic potential of international trade and its benefits. The program is being rolled out countrywide across 7 cities including Jinja, Masaka, Mbale, Mbarara, Lira, Arua and Kampala. The training workshops are free of charge, and explore importing and exporting in new markets,…
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dfcu Bank in collaboration with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, and Qatar Airways has introduced an exciting campaign of a discount offer of up to 12% to reward customers who choose to use their dfcu Visa Credit and Debit cards when booking flights with Qatar Airways. The sales period for the campaign runs until November 30th, 2024, with a travel period between March 15, 2024, to March 31, 2025. Customers can take advantage of the exclusive offer on Qatar Airways flights originating from various destinations, including Uganda, South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Angola, Mozambique, Seychelles, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia,…
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As new consumption trends emerge among consumers who now seek convenience, modern lifestyle, holistic experiences and value offerings. Absa Bank Uganda is encouraging customers to sign up for the Absa credit cards which offer up to 50 interest free days in a bid to provide convenient financial services. The bank has launched a new campaign dubbed, ‘Everybody deserves a Bestie Kabisa’, whose purpose is to demonstrate the various ways customers can use credit cards to access financing. The credit card offerings are in response to a shift and preference for digital payment systems among the population driven by the movement…
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Uganda’s ultra-modern Speke Resort Convention Centre (SRCC) has been admitted as a member of the prestigious International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). Founded in 1963, ICCA specialises in the international association meetings sector, offering data, education, and communication channels, as well as business development and networking opportunities. Today, ICCA is one of the most prominent organisations in, and advocates for, the world of international meetings. The ICCA Association Community offers associations across the world education, connections, tools, and resources to help them organise more effective and successful meetings. “This esteemed membership connects us with a global network of top venues,…
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Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA)⏤the umbrella association of financial institutions supervised by the Bank of Uganda⏤ has announced that the 2024 edition of its flagship Annual Bankers Conference shall be held on Wednesday, the 19th of June 2024 at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Organised by the Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA), together with the Bank of Uganda, the Annual Bankers’ Conference (ABC) is a signature industry event that brings together regulators, practitioners and various industry experts from domestic, regional, international and national spheres involved in delivering financial/banking services, to discuss issues, trends, drivers and dynamics that are increasingly shaping sustainability strategies…
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Ugandans hoping to live under their own roof and end renting have a new opportunity to do so with 100% financing from Stanbic Bank, courtesy of a new lending campaign dubbed, “Oli Sorted” While speaking to the media, Israel Arinaitwe, the Head of Personal Banking at Stanbic Bank said, the campaign is a timely response to address the needs of customers who require financing different aspirations in life. “We are simply responding to what we hear and see from the feedback of our customers—they are tired of renting, they want to get more money, but they also want longer repayment…
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One of Equity Bank Uganda’s flagship projects is its tree-planting initiative, which is part of the wider Equity Group’s ambitious goal to plant 35 million trees across the countries it operates in, aimed at promoting sustainable practices for preserving natural habitats and mitigating climate change effects. Equity Bank Uganda has been at the forefront of social responsibility, with a strong focus on environmental conservation. The bank’s commitment to the environment is evident through initiatives such as the Equi Green Loan, designed to support projects dedicated to clean energy, environmental preservation, and combating climate change. The bank has already made significant…
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Absa Bank Uganda and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have jointly planted 3,300 trees at KCCA’s Agricultural Resource Center in Kyanja situated on an expanse of 4.9 acres. The tree planting exercise was to commemorate World Environment Day held on June 5th, every year, with a focus on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience under the theme, “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration.” Speaking at the launch, KCCA’s Head, Landscaping Unit, Isaac Mugumbule said, the authority intends to continue to improve the quality of life of city residents through efforts under the Greening Kampala initiative. “Kampala City is home…
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