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VIDEO: Chipper Cash’s CEO, Ham Serunjogi, makes a case for his newly launched Chipper Fractional Stocks product

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryNovember 11, 2021November 11, 2021

In this video speech made today, Ham Serunjogi, Co-founder & CEO, Chipper Cash speaks about the Chipper Fractional Stocks Product, in his words— “probably our most impactful, product since the…

AN INDUSTRY FIRST! Ugandans can now invest in U.S stock markets starting at just USD1 via their phones with Chipper Cash

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryNovember 11, 2021November 11, 2021

For the first time in Uganda’s financial markets history, Ugandans or anyone resident in Uganda will be able to invest in publicly traded global companies such as Facebook, Amazon, Tesla,…

FIGHTING YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT: Prof Bazeyo to head Business Processing Outsourcing and Innovation Council

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryNovember 11, 2021November 11, 2021

Minister of State for ICT Joyce Ssebugwawo, has announced the appointment of a Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) and Innovation Council. The first of its kind in Uganda, the council will…

ORIENT BANK CLIMAXES 28-YEAR LEGACY ON A HIGH: BoU applauds Orient for championing industry digitalization

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryNovember 10, 2021November 10, 2021

Congratulations to you (I&M Bank Uganda Limited) for completing the new ownership structure, thereby changing the name from Orient Bank (U) Ltd to I&M Bank (U) Ltd. I&M Group Plc…

Crane Bank shareholders protest BoU’s legal manoeuvres to avoid compensation costs; Supreme Court to make a ruling on notice

The CEO Magazine TeamLegal & JusticeThe Big StoryNovember 10, 2021November 10, 2021

The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine, Bank of Uganda has sadly learnt, albeit too late. This is after pouring several billions of taxpayer money, down the…

I&M Group PLC completes acquisition of Orient Bank, rebrands to I&M Bank (Uganda) Ltd

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryNovember 8, 2021June 19, 2024

I&M Group PLC officially launched its rebranded operations in Uganda today, following its acquisition of Uganda’s Orient Bank Ltd on 30th April 2021. The Ugandan bank will now operate as…

Entebbe Airport Passenger Traffic Hits 2021’s All Time High in October

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryNovember 8, 2021November 8, 2021

Entebbe International Airport recorded 100,455 international passengers in October 2021 (45,799 arrivals and 54,656 departures), an average of 3,240 passengers per day. According to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA),…

Uganda’s Tourism Stands to Reap Huge Benefits from Dubai Expo 2020

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryNovember 3, 2021November 3, 2021

By Daudi Migereko, Chairman, Uganda Tourism Board The Uganda Tourism sector is set for better days following its participation at the Expo Dubai 2020. As you remember, tourism has been…

Chipper Cash’s triumphant entry into the US and the promise to chip away at the cost of sending money to Africa

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 30, 2021October 31, 2021

Chipper Cash, one of Africa’s fastest growing fintechs this October launched in the United States of America, one of Africa’s largest sources of remittances, with a promise to make sending…

PRODUCT REVIEW: Run your education institution efficiently and profitably with School Suite & SchoolPay by Service Cops

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryOctober 29, 2021October 29, 2021

The education sector in Uganda constitutes at least 5% of GDP. That is the equivalent of UGX 7.4 trillion. So yes schools are big business. And yes, just like many…