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MTN Marathon winners share 128 million in prize money.

CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryNovember 20, 2017November 20, 2017

By Juliet Hildah .N. Top performers from the 14th MTN Marathon shared up to UGX 128 million, with the biggest winners taking home UGX 20 million each. The Marathon that…

NSSF start works on Mbarara Office Complex

Paul TentenaCompany News The Big StoryNovember 17, 2017November 22, 2017

BY PAUL TENTENA MBARARA, UGANDA- The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has officially commissioned the construction of its shs3.9bn ultra-modern multipurpose commercial building in Mbarara town. “This project will enable…

Uganda set to unveil locally made Mobile Phone Brand

Paul TentenaCompany News Technology & Innovation The Big StoryNovember 17, 2017November 22, 2017

BY PAUL TENTENA KAMPALA, UGANDA- Use of imported mobile phones in East Africa will soon reduce after a Ugandan firm, Pixan Corporation Ltd, announced it is finalizing plans to launch…

NSSF allowed to develop Nsimbe land despite court case

Paul TentenaCompany News The Big StoryNovember 16, 2017November 22, 2017

BY PAUL TENTENA KAMPALA, UGANDA- The High Court in Mpigi has declined to grant a temporary injunction to Leo Lule Kimalempakka who wanted it to restrain the National Social Security…

Flydubai showcases its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 at the Dubai Airshow

Paul TentenaCompany News The Big StoryNovember 13, 2017November 22, 2017

BY PAUL TENTENA KAMPALA, UGANDA– Dubai-based flydubai has marked its fifth Dubai Airshow by unveiling its brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8. This is the first aircraft to be delivered from the largest…

A Protectionist African Continental FTA Will Not Boost intra-Africa Trade

Paul TentenaThe Big StoryNovember 13, 2017November 22, 2017

BY FRANCIS MANGENI That intra-Africa trade is low, at 11.78 percent of total imports, has been lamented for decades. A key objective for establishing the Continental Free Trade Area covering…

PTA Bank rebrands to TDB

Paul TentenaCompany News The Big StoryNovember 13, 2017November 22, 2017

BY PAUL TENTENA KAMPALA, UGANDA- The Eastern and Southern Africa Trade and Development Bank, commonly known as PTA Bank, has changed its official Brand name to Trade and Development Bank…

East African Underwriters Limited now called Liberty General Insurance.

CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryNovember 13, 2017November 15, 2017

By Juliet Hildah. East African Underwriters Limited on Thursday 9th November, 2017 announced that the company will be operating under a new name and unveiled its new identity at an…

Stanbic Bank scoops FiRe Awards for 6th time

Paul TentenaCompany News The Big StoryNovember 10, 2017November 22, 2017

BY PAUL TENTENA KAMPALA, UGANDA- Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited were announced winners of the 2017 Financial Reporting Awards popularly known as the FiRe awards organized by the Institute of Certified…

Imperial Bank depositor sues Central Bank of Kenya

Paul TentenaCompany News The Big StoryNovember 10, 2017November 22, 2017

BY PAUL TENTENA KAMPALA, UGANDA – A Company which had deposits in the collapsed Imperial Bank, Pontrilas Investment Bank, has taken the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Attorney General…

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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

Debt, SGR and Uganda Airlines: How Government Will Spend UGX 17.4 Trillion in Q4