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Ugandan Banker Catherine Poran appointed Chief Executive of Stanbic Business Incubator

Paul MurungiExecutive Profiles The Big StoryJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

Stanbic Uganda has announced the appointment of Catherine Poran as the first female Chief Executive Officer of the Stanbic Business Incubator, effective July 1, 2024, 2024. Poran succeeds Tony Otoa…

Ugandans Excelling Abroad: Inside the Mind of Christine Namara.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & Markets The Big StoryJuly 18, 2024August 12, 2024

“Do you know Christine Namara?” Godfrey Mutabazi, the founder of Karaa, an e-mobility startup in Uganda, asked me around 2022. “No, I don’t. Why do you ask?” I replied. “She…

Sanlam Life Insurance Family Protection Plan still on course for Policyholders in Uganda

Paul MurungiCompany News The Big StoryJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

The Sanlam Life Insurance Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Gary Corbit has clarified about the legal status of Sanlam’s existing Family Protection Plan product, noting that its still on course, and…

EACOP signs MoU with Makerere University to build local capacity in oil and gas sector

Paul MurungiNews & Analysis The Big StoryJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

Makerere University students are set to benefit from a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between officials of the university and The East African Crude Oil Pipeline, on behalf of its contractors and suppliers to provide a framework that will guide collaboration between the two entities towards the realisation of the National Content Capacity Building initiatives in the oil and gas industry,…

Britain appoints Ms Lisa Chesney MBE, a Counter- Extremism expert as new High Commissioner to Uganda

Paul MurungiExecutive Profiles The Big StoryJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

The newly appointed British High Commissioner to Uganda, Ms Lisa Chesney MBE is a highly trained counter- extremism expert, according to details sourced from her biography and curriculum vitae. Ms Chesney will take up her appointment in October 2024 in succession to Ms Kate Airey OBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Security and Defence has been a…

TO BORROW OR NOT TO BORROW: Managing personal debt on the path to effective wealth management

John MwesigyeNews & Analysis The Big Story Thought LeadershipJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, managing debt wisely is a crucial component of achieving financial stability and long-term prosperity. The latest episode in our wealth series delves deep into the art…

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority’s Bamwesigye gets second term of office as Director General

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany News The Big StoryJuly 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority’s Bamwesigye gets second term of office as Director General Works and Transport Minister, Gen. Katumba Wamala, has appointed Mr. Fred K. Bamnwesigye for a second term…

Q&A: Treat insurance as an investment tool ⏤ Jubilee Life CEO, Kumar Sumit Gaurav

The CEO Magazine TeamCEO Perspectives Company News The Big StoryJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024

Q. The financial sector in the country is flooded with many innovative products, more so in insurance. What can you tell us about Smart Save and how different it is…

Jimmy Mugerwa, Dr. Aminah Zawedde reappointed to serve on the dfcu Limited Board

Paul MurungiCompany News Executive Profiles The Big StoryJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Douglas Mugerwa and Dr. Aminah Zawedde have been reappointed to the dfcu Limited Board of Directors after being seconded by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting that was held last week at Hotel Africana in Kampala. Mr Mugerwa will serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors while Dr Zawedde will serve as a Non- Executive Director on…

PostBank Introduces Self-Onboarding ZeroFlex Digital Account to Ease Account Opening

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryJuly 13, 2024August 9, 2024

PostBank has launched a Self-Onboarding ZeroFlex digital account that enables customers to self-register and have access to financial services anywhere and at any time without necessarily moving to the bank…

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Nicholas Mukasa Appointed Bank of Namibia Deputy Governor

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

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