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MAN IN THE HOT SEAT: What challenges await Soumendra Sahu, Airtel Uganda’s new boss?

Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsC-Suite LeadershipCompany NewsGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryJanuary 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Airtel Uganda has a new boss, Soumendra Sahu. He joins Uganda’s second-largest telco at an interesting time— increasing competition from MTN, the market share leader, and other independent ISPs. There…

Which Ugandan Startups Have Been Involved in Acquisitions?

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & MarketsEntrepreneurshipGlobal NewsLists & RankingsThe Big StoryJanuary 15, 2025January 20, 2025

In the African startup ecosystem, acquisitions are rare. This is true for nascent ecosystems, and Uganda is no exception.  An acquisition happens when one company, typically larger and more established,…

Rotarians Raise $239,000 at the 4th Africa Peace Concert Towards Peace building and Conflict Prevention

Brian EmorutCompany NewsGlobal NewsJanuary 13, 2025February 1, 2025

Rotary Uganda, in partnership with the Rotary Foundation, successfully hosted the 4th Edition of the Africa Peace Concert at Nsambya Gardens. The event raised a total of $239,000 which will…

President Kagame appoints Jean-Guy Afrika as new CEO of Rwanda Development Board

Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsC-Suite LeadershipEast AfricaExecutive ProfilesGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has tapped Jean-Guy Afrika, a fellow Rwandan seasoned economist who spent over a decade at the African Development Bank, to lead the Rwanda Development Board (RDB)…

What Do Investors Who Set Up Their HQ in Rwanda Benefit?

Jean Claude NshimiyimanaGlobal NewsPolitics & GovermentThought LeadershipJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Rwanda has become an increasingly attractive destination for international companies looking to establish their headquarters or regional offices in Africa. Through its progressive policies outlined in the Law N° 006/2021…

Stanbic Bank’s Daniel Ogong wins Marketing Pioneer Award of the Year 2024

Brian EmorutCompany NewsGlobal NewsJanuary 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Daniel Ogong, the Executive Head, Marketing, Communications and Client Experience at Stanbic Bank Uganda, has been named Marketing Pioneer for 2024 by Evolve Africa. Recently, Evolve Group Africa held its…

Cracking Opportunities with Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) Club Membership

Jean Claude NshimiyimanaBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsGlobal NewsThe Big StoryThought LeadershipJanuary 6, 2025January 8, 2025

Imagine stepping into Africa’s booming financial sector with a community behind you, ready to help you connect, grow, and lead. Becoming a member of the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC)…

Rwanda Updates Banking Laws

Jean Claude NshimiyimanaGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryDecember 30, 2024December 30, 2024

Rwanda’s vision of becoming a prominent financial hub makes a substantial advancement with the New Law nº 044/2024 of 30/05/2024 governing banks (the “Banking Act” or the “New Banking Act”)….

Uganda Breweries Ushers in Festive Celebrations with the “Buckets of Cheer” Campaign

Brian EmorutCompany NewsGlobal NewsLifestyleNews & AnalysisDecember 24, 2024December 24, 2024

Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), under its vast beer portfolio, has launched the “Buckets of Cheer” campaign to mark the festive season, aiming to bring Ugandans together, spread joy, and create…

Rotary Africa Peace Concert: For the Love of Peace and Music

Brian EmorutGlobal NewsThought LeadershipDecember 17, 2024December 17, 2024

By PDG Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa We all dream of a peaceful Uganda, a peaceful East Africa and a very much more peaceful Africa. Despite many years of prayers, dreams, and…