News & Analysis

MTN Group and Airtel Africa agree to network sharing in Uganda and Nigeria

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 26, 2025March 27, 2025

MTN Group and Airtel Africa have entered into agreements to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, while ensuring compliance with local regulatory and statutory requirements.  In a joint statement published…

Bleeding Ink: New Vision announces financial loss for the year 2024

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 26, 2025March 27, 2025

The Vision Group, publisher of the New Vision newspaper, and owner of other affiliated media houses, has announced a loss for the financial year ending December, 2024.  A Board of…

The GSMA Board elects Airtel’s Gopal Vittal as the new Chairman

Brian EmorutCompany NewsGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentMarch 25, 2025March 25, 2025

The Board of Directors of the GSMA elected Gopal Vittal – Vice Chairman & MD, Bharti Airtel, as its new Chairman, until the end of 2026. Gopal is currently the…

Uganda Gov’t plans to borrow over UGX 5.8 trillion in a single sitting amid rising debt concerns

Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesEast AfricaNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryMarch 25, 2025March 25, 2025

A leaked memo from the Office of the Prime Minister reveals that the government of Uganda plans to review and possibly approve borrowing proposals amounting to over USD 1.6 billion…

A Bold Alliance for Boardroom Excellence: CEO East Africa Magazine and LEAD Partner to Elevate East African Leadership

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentMarch 24, 2025March 24, 2025

In a transformative move poised to reshape the leadership and governance landscape in East Africa, CEO East Africa Magazine and the League of East African Directors (LEAD) have entered into…

Resilience Amid Volatility: PwC 2025 Survey Reveals East African CEOs’ Optimism in a Shifting Landscape

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 23, 2025March 23, 2025

East African CEOs are charging into 2025 with a sharpened strategic lens—facing volatility with resilience, embracing transformation with intention, and leveraging technology with purpose. PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey…

Ali Monzer appointed MTN Rwanda’s new CEO after spending a year in South Sudan

Paul MurungiCompany NewsEast AfricaNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 22, 2025March 22, 2025

 Ali Monzer, a seasoned telecommunications professional has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of MTN Rwanda.  He replaces Ms. Mapula Bodipe, a South African national who has been holding…

Airtel to double investment in its data segment

Paul MurungiCompany NewsGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 22, 2025March 25, 2025

Airtel’s Managing Director, Mr Soumendra Sahu has confirmed a plan to double Airtel’s investment in data, which will be a key priority this year and beyond, as the telco maintains…

Auditor General’s report on Umeme expected next week 

Paul MurungiNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryMarch 21, 2025March 21, 2025

Energy Ministry Permanent Secretary Irene Batebe has confirmed that the Auditor General’s report on Umeme’s buyout amount will be released next week, just a few days to the expiry of…

UBL’S Elizabeth Mutamuliza Appointed as Marketing Manager – Beer

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSponsored ContentMarch 20, 2025March 20, 2025

Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has confirmed the appointment of Elizabeth Mutamuliza as the Marketing Manager—Beer, a role in which she will oversee the strategic growth and execution of UBL’s entire…