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Stanbic Bank’s Daniel Ogong named the 2023 African Marketing Professional of the Year 

CEO ReporterCompany NewsExecutive ProfilesThe Big StorySeptember 13, 2023September 13, 2023

Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Head of Marketing Daniel Ogong has been named by peers as the African Marketing Confederation (AMC) Professional of the Year—2023. Ogong was handed the coveted honour last…

Only 71% of Investors Get Regular Investor Updates from Portfolio Startups in Africa

Jonathan N. LubwamaEntrepreneurshipTechnology & InnovationThe Big StorySeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023

Startups need funding to grow at a speed that they want. This funding usually comes in the form of venture capital which is raised from VC firms, angel investors and…

Are you a parent looking to place your child in a UK boarding school? Here is the Overseas Boarding Schools Expo, in Kampala, this September is a must-attend

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StorySeptember 11, 2023September 11, 2023

Academic Families will on the 25th of September 2023, at Sheraton Kampala, Hotel host an enlightening education fair, aptly themed the ‘Overseas Boarding Schools Expo. CEO East Africa Magazine interviewed…

Salaam Bank (formerly Top Finance Bank) gets Uganda’s first Islamic Banking license

CEO ReporterCompany NewsThe Big StorySeptember 11, 2023September 11, 2023

Salaam Bank, formerly Top Finance Bank, has become the first financial institution in  Uganda to be granted a license by the Bank of Uganda to offer Islamic Banking services. This…

All Hail to Chief Japheth Katto!

The CEO Magazine TeamCEO Of The WeekExecutive ProfilesThe Big StorySeptember 9, 2023September 9, 2023

Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), on Thursday bid farewell to Japheth Katto, commonly known as “Chief”, the former brewer’s board Chairman, who has been at the helm of the organisation since…

How Abraham Banaddawa is Democratising Investment with Level Africa.

Jonathan N. LubwamaEntrepreneurshipTechnology & InnovationThe Big StorySeptember 7, 2023September 7, 2023

When Abraham Banaddawa was studying medicine in the USA, he realised he wasn’t going to change much in the world. This realisation made him change courses to Business Administration where…

SanlamAllianz⏤ a USD1.8 bn joint venture between Sanlam and Allianz gets regulatory nod  to operate in 27 African markets 

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StorySeptember 5, 2023September 5, 2023

Sanlam, Africa’s largest non-banking financial services provider, and Allianz, one of the world’s leading insurers and financial services providers are pleased to announce that they have received regulatory approvals for…

Who is Gerald Kasaato, NSSF’s new Deputy Managing Director?

Muhereza KyamuteteraExecutive ProfilesThe Big StorySeptember 4, 2023September 4, 2023

The NSSF Board has recommended to the  Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, Hon Betty Amongi, who has accepted to appoint Gerald Kasaato as the Deputy Managing Director of…

I&M Bank Uganda appoints Robin Bairstow as CEO

Muhereza KyamuteteraC-Suite LeadershipCompany NewsThe Big StoryAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023

The Board of Directors of I&M Bank (Uganda) Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Robin Bairstow as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective August 2023. The appointment is subject…

Winnie Begumisa, the Tax Mamba: One female lawyer’s passion for tax law

Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023

“I read a book called Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant 2 years ago and it greatly shaped my thinking in terms of excellence in your field or passion. To be…