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    Nicholas Mukasa Appointed Bank of Namibia Deputy Governor

    April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 0 Shares
    The Bank of Namibia has announced the appointment of Mr Nicholas Mukasa as Deputy Governor, marking a significant step in strengthening the central bank’s leadership as it navigates an increasingly...

    Strong Vote of Confidence: Mbire Reappointed MTN Uganda Chairman

    April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 0 Shares
    Shareholders of MTN Uganda have overwhelmingly endorsed Charles Mbire for another term as Board Chairman, reaffirming confidence in his leadership during the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday Morning.  ...

    Unresolved Commercial Disputes Climb to UGX 3.5 Trillion as Chief Justice Zeija and BoU Governor Atingi-Ego Push for ADR

    April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 0 Shares
    At least UGX 3.5 trillion is currently locked in unresolved commercial disputes within Uganda’s court system—capital that cannot be reinvested, circulated, or deployed productively in the economy. That stark reality...

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

    April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 0 Shares
    The High Court has removed a key legal hurdle standing in the way of one of East Africa’s largest corporate transactions, dismissing an application that sought to block Diageo’s planned...

    Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Acquires Kenya’s Paramount Bank as Profits Hit ₦1.04 Trillion

    April 9, 2026 0 Shares
    Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Plc has acquired 100 percent shareholding of Kenya’s Paramount Bank Limited, marking a significant expansion of the West African lender into East Africa’s banking sector. The Central...

    Local Businessman launches bid for UNCCI Presidency

    Silvia NyamburaThe Big StorySeptember 19, 2016

    By Silvia Nyambura City businessman Andrew Rugasira has announced he intends to vie for President of the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI) at the forthcoming Annual General…

    Hima Cement to invest US$ 40 million to boost capacity

    Silvia NyamburaThe Big StorySeptember 16, 2016

    By Silvia Nyambura Cement manufacturer Hima has today announced it is embarking on a capacity expansion strategy that will start with the construction of a Grinding Station in Tororo, Eastern…

    Hima Cement inks MOU with Chinese firm

    Silvia NyamburaThe Big StorySeptember 9, 2016September 9, 2016

    By Silvia Nyambura Hima Cement has today signed a 5 year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chinese firm, Guangzhou Dongsong Energy (GZDS) to supply cement and concrete. The Chinese firm…

    SOS launches fundraising campaign

    Silvia NyamburaThe Big StorySeptember 9, 2016

    By Our Reporter SOS Children’s Villages has launched a nationwide fundraising campaign to raise Ushs 6 billion. This will go towards supporting the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to increase the number…

    Builders, Masons get training on vital building practices

    Silvia NyamburaThe Big StorySeptember 6, 2016

    By Our Reporter Cement manufacturer Hima has embarked on a series of trainings for masons and builders across the country. This is in a bid to improve the vocational skills…

    Umeme records drop in profits for half year 2016

    Silvia NyamburaThe Big StorySeptember 5, 2016

    By Our Reporter Power utility company Umeme has registered a 19.5% fall in net profit in the six months to June 2016 to Ushs 54.5 billion from Ushs 67.7 billion…

    Samsung supports IT in Uganda’s education sector

    Silvia NyamburaThe Big StorySeptember 5, 2016

    By Silvia Nyambura Samsung Electronics in partnership with the Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS) and the Ministry of Education in the week ending 2nd September launched two technology…

    CMA urges insurance companies to float shares to expand capital base

    Silvia NyamburaThe Big StorySeptember 1, 2016

    By Our Reporter Insurance companies should consider listing shares in the capital markets as a means of raising capital, Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Keith…

    GSK and Save the Children call for entries to Healthcare Innovation Award

    Silvia NyamburaThe Big StorySeptember 1, 2016

    By Our Reporter GSK and Save the Children have launched their fourth annual US$ 1 million Healthcare Innovation Award, which rewards innovations in healthcare that help to reduce child deaths…

    Oil companies receive production licenses for exploration of Area 1 and 2

    Silvia NyamburaThe Big StoryAugust 30, 2016August 30, 2016

    By Our Reporter Uganda’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has today approved Field Development Plans (FDP) for  Total E&P Uganda as the operator of Exploration Area (EA) 1 and…

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