News & Analysis

NBS to Promote, provide Live Broadcast for Makerere Centennial Celebrations

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMay 12, 2022May 12, 2022

Makerere University has announced a partnership worth UGX200m with NBS Television Limited where NBS will offer live coverage, documentaries, news features, talk shows and digital media coverage.  The commitment will…

#CEOOFTHEWEEK: Michael K. Mugabi, Managing Director, Housing Finance Bank

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsLists & RankingsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 12, 2022May 12, 2022

Years Active: November 2018 – to date Key Achievements: In the three years of Mugabi’s leadership, Housing Finance Bank has experienced double-digit and often above-industry growth rates cementing its place…

Fostering Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Oil Production

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipMay 12, 2022May 12, 2022

By Dr. Jane Nambakire Mulemwa Following the announcement of the Final Investment Decision (FID) in February 2022, and the recent accession of the Democratic republic of Congo (DRC) into the…

Dei biopharma plant will solve fake drugs problems in Uganda -Prof Kaneene

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMay 12, 2022May 12, 2022

Prof John B Kaneene from the Michigan State University, after concluding his assessment on the new Dei Pharmaceuticals plant in Matugga, Wakiso District, has said manufacturing drugs within Uganda will…

Veracity Worldwide appoints Jimmy Mugerwa Regional Advisor for East Africa

Nelson NambooleCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMay 12, 2022May 12, 2022

Veracity Worldwide, a leading business intelligence and strategic advisory firm, has appointed Jimmy D. Mugerwa as their new regional advisor operating in the East African energy sector. Mugerwa is Uganda…

Absa Uganda Commits UGX65m Towards Makerere University Centenary Celebrations

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMay 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Absa Bank Uganda Limited yesterday announced a commitment worth UGX 65million towards Makerere University’s centenary celebrations. The commitment will go towards supporting the university’s year-long anniversary celebrations, which were launched…

Absa Uganda, Prudential Uganda Unveil Affordable Life Insurance Policy for Families

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMay 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Absa Bank Uganda and Prudential Uganda have today launched the Absa Family Protection Plan, a life insurance policy, designed to help families plan for the financial needs faced during the…

Current food crisis caused by Climate Change not war in Ukraine

CEO ReporterBusiness & MarketsNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipMay 11, 2022May 11, 2022

By Pius Wamala War can be avoided. Technology is about human innovation and ingenuity. However, in speaking about the availability of wheat for bread today, where the same has been…

Nonkululeko Nyembezi named Standard Bank Group Board Chairperson

Nelson NambooleCompany NewsNews & AnalysisWomen In LeadershipMay 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Standard Bank Group has appointed Nonkululeko Nyembezi as the Board Chairperson-designate. She will also double as Chairperson Standard Bank of South Africa. “This is a profound and historic strategic moment…

European Union Ready to Work with Tourism Sector in Uganda

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisMay 9, 2022May 9, 2022

The European Union (EU) delegation in Uganda has expressed readiness to work with the Tourism sector in Uganda, as part of their set priorities for four years beginning 2022/24. This…