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Finance Ministry PS Ggoobi tips private sector on available opportunities at Absa Post Budget Dialogue

Paul MurungiCompany News News & AnalysisJune 15, 2024June 15, 2024

The Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Mr Ramathan Ggoobi has outlined budget opportunities in the UGX 72 trillion Budget for the Financial Year 2024/25, urging private sector players to take advantage of them. Mr Ggoobi was delivering a keynote speech during the 2024 Post Budget Dialogue organised by Absa Bank Uganda in collaboration with Deloitte among…

Ambiance Group’s Joseph Kiyimba lauds I&M Bank for being a key partner in the growth of his business empire

CEO ReporterCompany News News & AnalysisJune 10, 2024June 10, 2024

In Uganda’s vibrant business scene, enduring partnerships often signify a robust bond and mutual reliance. Joseph Kiyimba, the man behind Ambiance Group of Companies, widely known for his streak of…

Absa Bank Uganda and DHL builds capacity of 200 SMEs in Jinja City to enhance export trade, more SMEs in 7 cities set to benefit

Paul MurungiCompany News News & AnalysisJune 8, 2024June 8, 2024

DHL, a global leader in logistics in collaboration with Absa Bank Uganda under the 2024 ‘Growing Beyond Borders’ entrepreneurial training programme have trained over 200 SME’s in Jinja to build their capacity to access export markets. The overall objective of the program is to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda by enhancing their understanding of the economic potential…

dfcu Bank partners with Visa and Qatar Airways to offer exclusive flight booking discounts

Paul MurungiCompany NewsJune 8, 2024June 8, 2024

dfcu Bank in collaboration with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, and Qatar Airways has introduced an exciting campaign of a discount offer of up to 12% to reward customers who choose to use their dfcu Visa Credit and Debit cards when booking flights with Qatar Airways. The sales period for the campaign runs until November 30th, 2024, with…

Absa eases access to convenient financing with credit cards

Paul MurungiCompany News News & AnalysisJune 7, 2024June 7, 2024

As new consumption trends emerge among consumers who now seek convenience, modern lifestyle, holistic experiences and value offerings. Absa Bank Uganda is encouraging customers to sign up for the Absa credit cards which offer up to 50 interest free days in a bid to provide convenient financial services. The bank has launched a new campaign dubbed, ‘Everybody deserves a Bestie…

Uganda’s Speke Resort Convention Centre (SRCC) admitted to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany News News & Analysis The Executive TravelerJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Uganda’s ultra-modern Speke Resort Convention Centre (SRCC) has been admitted as a member of the prestigious International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). Founded in 1963, ICCA specialises in the international…

Leadership coach, Dr. Oduor-Otieno to headline Uganda’s ESG-themed Annual Bankers’ Conference 2024

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany News News & Analysis The Big StoryJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA)⏤the umbrella association of financial institutions supervised by the Bank of Uganda⏤ has announced that the 2024 edition of its flagship Annual Bankers Conference shall be held…

Stanbic promises 100% financing for SMEs, house purchase loans, and free medical cover for schools in new lending campaign

Paul MurungiCompany NewsJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Ugandans hoping to live under their own roof and end renting have a new opportunity to do so with 100% financing from Stanbic Bank, courtesy of a new lending campaign dubbed, “Oli Sorted” While speaking to the media, Israel Arinaitwe, the Head of Personal Banking at Stanbic Bank said, the campaign is a timely response to address the needs of…

Word Environment Day: How Equity Bank is Leading the Way in environmental conservation

Paul MurungiCompany NewsJune 5, 2024June 5, 2024

One of Equity Bank Uganda’s flagship projects is its tree-planting initiative, which is part of the wider Equity Group’s ambitious goal to plant 35 million trees across the countries it operates in, aimed at promoting sustainable practices for preserving natural habitats and mitigating climate change effects. Equity Bank Uganda has been at the forefront of social responsibility, with a strong…

Absa Bank Uganda, KCCA restore 4.9 acres forest cover to commemorate World Environment Day

Paul MurungiCompany NewsJune 5, 2024June 5, 2024

Absa Bank Uganda and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have jointly planted 3,300 trees at KCCA’s Agricultural Resource Center in Kyanja situated on an expanse of 4.9 acres. The tree planting exercise was to commemorate World Environment Day held on June 5th, every year, with a focus on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience under the theme, “Our land. Our…

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