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Bukoola Chemical Industries turns 50 years; toasts to a great partnership with I&M Bank

The CEO Magazine TeamCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJune 28, 2023June 28, 2023

This year, Bukoola Chemical Industries, a leading indigenous manufacturer and distributor of agrochemicals, fertilisers, and industrial chemicals in Uganda, marks its 50th anniversary⏤ a significant milestone, by all means, in…

Wim, the ex-MTN Uganda CEO who quadrupled profits in 6 years, appointed Safaricom Ethiopia CEO

Muhereza KyamuteteraC-Suite LeadershipCompany NewsThe Big StoryJune 28, 2023July 1, 2023

Hardly a year into his new role as Operating Executive for the MTN Group’s WECA Markets of Liberia, Guinea-Conakry, Guinea-Bissau, and Congo-Brazzaville, Wim Vanhellepute, has been picked by Safaricom Plc,…

Stanbic Bank Commits To Supporting Western Uganda Farmers 

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023

Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited is committed to continuing to support farmers with financial and non-financial solutions to be able to yield tangible results from their farming activities. This revelation was…

FlexiPay, TotalEnergies partner to ease prepaid customer card top-ups 

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023

Individuals buying fuel and enjoying other TotalEnergies products through their TotalEnergies card can now easily load credit to their cards using FlexiPay, a digital payment solution offered by Stanbic Bank….

Increasing customer demand spurs growth of company input orders

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023

The headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reached its highest point this year, posting 57.4 during May, up from 55.4 in April as success in securing new customers had a…

Housing Finance Bank Banks On Digitalisation To Enhance Customer Experience  

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023

In an ongoing commitment to appreciate its valued customers, Housing Finance Bank recently hosted a customer service forum at Silverback Hotel in Mbarara.  The event held last week, also served…

Standard Bank Group moves to support M-KOPA’s growth in Uganda and Kenya with US$202 million funding

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJune 23, 2023June 23, 2023

Standard Bank Group has arranged sustainability-linked, multi-currency facilities to support M-KOPA’s growth in Kenya and Uganda Regarded as a pioneering and leading fintech platform, M-KOPA’s solutions provide underbanked customers with…

Chipper Cash Launches in Rwanda 

The CEO Magazine TeamCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJune 23, 2023June 23, 2023

Chipper Cash, a leading fintech company serving more than five million customers across Africa, has launched its services in Rwanda with a promise and commitment to providing trusted and accessible…

JESA Farm Dairy and its founder, James Mulwana awarded at Africa Food Awards 2023

The CEO Magazine TeamCompany NewsThe Big StoryJune 22, 2023July 9, 2023

JESA Farm Dairy, one of Uganda’s leading makers of a range of dairy products and its founder, the late Dr. James Mulwana, scooped the  New Project of the Year Award…

Experts share best practices on governance and succession planning at I&M Burbidge Capital symposium 

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJune 22, 2023June 22, 2023

I&M Burbidge Capital, in collaboration with I&M Bank Uganda, International Finance Corporation (IFC), PKF East Africa and S&L Advocates, organised a groundbreaking symposium aimed at highlighting the importance of robust…