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Build Self Confidence by Being Authentic

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipMay 5, 2022May 5, 2022

By Mary Sarah Nassali The craze for acceptance and human validation can push people to do what they would normally not. There is just that urge to always fit into…

5 Tips for Effortless Living

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipMay 5, 2022May 5, 2022

By Abonyo Pamela On Saturday, April 30th, I grew older and like all milestones in life, I took a step back to evaluate how far I have come. Life has…

CONTINENTAL EXCELLENCE: Centenary Bank listed among African Banker Award nominees for 2022

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMay 4, 2022May 4, 2022

Centenary Bank has made it to the highly coveted list of over 60 nominees for this year’s African Banker Awards. The African Banker magazine, (a continental business publication) has announced…

Ian Rumanyika Appointed Head of External & Corporate Affairs at Uganda Baati Limited

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMay 4, 2022May 4, 2022

Ian Rumanyika has been appointed as the new Head of External and Corporate Affairs at Uganda Baati Limited. Rumanyika joins Uganda Baati with over 12 years of experience in the…

Smart farming practices will yield more dividends for Uganda’s agriculture sector

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisMay 4, 2022May 4, 2022

By David Birungi Agriculture continues to be a key contributor to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of various economies across the world. According to the 2020/2021 financial year, agriculture accounted…

MTN Uganda Records rapid revenue increase in first quarter of 2022

Nelson NambooleCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMay 4, 2022May 4, 2022

MTN Uganda Limited has in the first quarter of 2022 ended 31 march, recorded a steady progress despite challenging macro environment following a protracted lockdown due to COVID-19. Salient features:…

Former Finance Minister Maria Kiwanuka named board chair of Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMay 4, 2022May 4, 2022

Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL), the leading mobile financial solutions provider in the country, has today appointed Hon. Maria Kiwanuka as Board Chair. The appointment that was announced by…

Sanlam and Allianz join forces to create a €2 billion African insurance giant

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 4, 2022May 4, 2022

Sanlam, the largest non-banking financial services company in Africa, and Allianz, one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers with a century of history in Africa, have agreed to…

ILLEGAL! Companies Trading Crypto Assets not Licensed by Bank of Uganda

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisMay 3, 2022May 3, 2022

Bank of Uganda has revealed that it has not licensed any institution to sell or to facilitate the trade in crypto-currencies in Uganda. Crypto-currencies are digital assets that are designed…

Housing Finance Bank’s 2021 profits grow by 98% to reach a record UGX41 billion

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 3, 2022May 3, 2022

As most banks in 2021 significantly slowed down and cut bank extension of the much-needed credit, Housing Finance Bank, stuck to its mandate of enabling homeownership and financial independence, growing…