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PROFILE: Who is Doreen Asaasira Muhangazi the new Chief Human Resource Officer at PostBank?

CEO ReporterCompany NewsThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipMay 21, 2023May 21, 2023

PostBank Uganda has appointed Doreen Asaasira Muhangazi as its Chief Human Resource Officer. Her appointment took effect, February 2023. Doreen joins PostBank from Sanlam Life Insurance (Sanlam Group) where she…

May 13th – May 19th, 2023: Weekly financial markets review and outlook

Stephen KaboyoBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023

The Ugandan Shilling was relatively stable with flows from commodity Exeter’s and offshore investors lending support. The unit held in a narrow range of  2715/25. In the neighbouring Kenya market,…

Data Story: 31 million Ugandans Cant Afford Internet.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & MarketsEntrepreneurshipLists & RankingsTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023

According to the Internet Poverty Index, produced by the World Data Labs and supported by the Internet Society Foundation, 31 million Ugandans can not afford the Internet or live under…

Safeboda’s New CEO, Rob Sanford, Aims for Profitability and Growth Amid a Challenging Global Environment for Startups.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & MarketsC-Suite LeadershipEntrepreneurshipNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryMay 19, 2023June 6, 2023

In an address to the Assembly Hall at the Paulskirche in Frankfurt, Germany on June 25, 1963, the then USA president, John F Kennedy said one of his famous quotes….

From the Driver’s Seat to the Executive’s Suite: Moses Musinguzi’s Journey from SafeBoda’s First-Ever Driver to Head of Operations.

Jonathan N. LubwamaCompany NewsEntrepreneurshipExecutive ProfilesTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023

In April 2023, Moses Musinguzi was appointed Head of Operations at SafeBoda, one of Uganda’s iconic startups heading a team of 56 people. The ride-hailing giant has a habit of…

Airtel Africa on a charm offensive as enabler of young Africans’ dreams and ambitions in a new ‘Reason to Imagine’ brand campaign 

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023

For more than 5 years, Airtel Africa has been positioning itself as the ‘Smartphone Network’ and putting its money where its mouth is, with key investments in improving internet connectivity…

Asset Financing Startup M-Kopa Raises Over $250m Debt and Equity

Jonathan N. LubwamaBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsEast AfricaEntrepreneurshipTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryMay 16, 2023May 16, 2023

African asset financing startup, M-Kopa has raised a combined equity and debt round of at least $250m, the company announced on Monday. This is one of the biggest single funding…

Airtel Uganda beats arch-rival, MTN to launch game-changing  eSIM Card

The CEO Magazine TeamCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 15, 2023May 15, 2023

Airtel Uganda has launched its eSIM Card (embedded SIM) – a digital SIM that enables customers to access the same functionality as someone using a physical SIM. The eSIM offers…

DTB’s Varghese Thambi: In 2022, we laid a solid foundation for DTB’s future, a financial technology-led and beyond-banking future

Varghese ThambiC-Suite LeadershipThe Big StoryThought LeadershipMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023

Esteemed Customers, Over the years, DTB has prided itself as a contributor to the financial well-being of our customers by offering them unmatched services and innovative solutions, anchored on convenience,…

MTN Uganda and Cente-Tech reaffirm partnership to drive digital-led inclusive growth and innovation

The CEO Magazine TeamNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 11, 2023May 11, 2023

MTN Uganda, and Centenary Technology Services (Cente-Tech) have reaffirmed their resolve to work together to promote equity and inclusivity in basic digital services and skills, particularly for women, youth, and…