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Postbank’s Agriculture loan book registers 70% growth in four years

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

PostBank Uganda’s agriculture loan book has registered commendable growth of 70% over a four-year period, from UGX 107 billion in 2021 to a 70% growth rate by June 2024. This…

GardaWorld Launches in Uganda: KK Security is Now GardaWorld Security

CEO ReporterCompany News News & Analysis The Big StoryAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Kampala, Uganda, August 8, 2024 – GardaWorld Security (“GardaWorld”), a global champion in security services, integrated risk management and cash solutions, has rebranded its Ugandan operations from KK Security to…

Some of Uganda’s best 10 new hotels and lodges to visit this year

CEO East Africa MagazineNews & Analysis The Big Story The Executive TravelerAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Experience the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern elegance at these captivating hotels. Infused with warmth and character, each hotel offers a unique and immersive experience for travellers. In…

How Dr. Noeline Kirabo is inspired by her past to empower Ugandan youth and women to be all they can be

Kisakye ImaniThe Big Story Women In LeadershipAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

She is a distinguished personal and business development consultant with over two decades of experience, dedicated to social entrepreneurship, counselling, personal development, financial literacy, business coaching and curriculum development. As…

Partnering with God in the marketplace⏤a Faith-Driven Entrepreneurship ‘gospel’, à la Elizabeth Ntege

Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO Perspectives The Big Story Women In LeadershipAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

In this interview with Muhereza Kyamutetera, the Executive Editor of the CEO East Africa Magazine, she shares important insights on why God and business mix so well and how best,…

EXCLUSIVE: Despite receiving UGX578 bn from the gov’t Dei BioPharma’s Magoola refuses to pay Equity Bank and instead sues the bank

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & Analysis The Big StoryAugust 7, 2024August 8, 2024

Despite having received UGX578.4 billion (USD million) in capitalisation from the government of Uganda, part of which was to be used to settle his indebtedness with Equity Bank, controversial pharma-entrepreneur,…

Jumia’s Revenue Falls 25% in Q2 2024, Set to Raise $100m to Improve Cash Position.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & Markets Company News Entrepreneurship Global News Technology & Innovation The Big StoryAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Jumia Technologies AG, Africa’s e-commerce giant, has reported its financial performance for the second quarter of 2024, revealing a complex interplay of challenges and strategic responses. The company’s revenue for…

How dfcu is transforming lives in Northern Uganda with the Parish Development Model

Paul MurungiCompany News The Big StoryAugust 6, 2024August 6, 2024

dfcu Bank’s CEO and leadership team have successfully concluded a series of customer engagement sessions in the Northern region of Uganda in the districts of Lira, Kitgum, Dokolo, Arua, Abim, Pader and Gulu. These engagements were part of dfcu Bank’s 60th anniversary celebrations and also dfcu Bank’s broader commitment to continue supporting economic development and fostering financial inclusion across Uganda….

Who is David L. Kalyango, Bank of Uganda’s new Head of Bank Supervision?

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & Analysis Politics & Goverment The Big StoryAugust 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Following the approval of its new structure, the Bank of Uganda has made changes in its management structure as well as key changes in its top management. In the changes,…

Mark Muyobo consolidates NCBA’s post-merger growth in Uganda; ends profits drought

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryAugust 5, 2024August 5, 2024

NCBA Bank Uganda posted an 18.4% growth in net profit for the 12 months ended December 2023⏤ a UGX4.3 billion growth from the UGX22.8 billion it posted in 2022, to…

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Nicholas Mukasa Appointed Bank of Namibia Deputy Governor

Unresolved Commercial Disputes Climb to UGX 3.5 Trillion as Chief Justice Zeija and BoU Governor Atingi-Ego Push for ADR

Kenya’s High Court Clears Path for KSh 300 Billion Asahi–Diageo Deal Despite Ongoing Distribution Dispute

Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Acquires Kenya’s Paramount Bank as Profits Hit ₦1.04 Trillion