In a sweeping diplomatic shake-up that has resonated across continents, the Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 U.S. ambassadors and senior career diplomats from posts around the world, a move...
When Dr. Richard Wemesa was announced as second runner-up at the 2025 Best Farmers Awards, the applause that followed did not merely celebrate a well-run farm in Wakiso District. The...
Mobile money agents are the engine of Uganda’s everyday economy, and this is most visible on weekends. From Friday evening through Sunday, transaction volumes surge as customers trade, pay, and...
Asahi Group Holdings, the Japanese brewing and beverages giant, has picked Absa Bank Kenya PLC, ENS Africa, A&O Shearman and Nomura Holdings to advise on its USD 2.3 billion acquisition...
Airtel Africa on Tuesday announced an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across all its 14 markets that serve 174 million customers. Through this partnership, Airtel Africa...
Bolt Uganda, the mobility platform with operations across Greater Kampala and Gulu, launched an upgraded cashless option for corporate and card-payment customers. The Bolt Business Cars and Bolt Business Bodas…
Airtel Uganda The Smartphone Network with the widest 4G coverage in Uganda, has announced the launch of 13 new Airtel Shops in select areas across the country. The new shop…
Stanbic Bank Uganda is joining the rest of the world to celebrate the International Customer Service week through its new campaign dubbed ‘L.O.V.E.’ The International Customer Service Week is an…
Business sentiment in Uganda’s private sector remained positive but slow in September on account of new orders and higher output, according to the monthly Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)….
Yesterday, MTN Uganda announced intention to proceed with an initial public offer (IPO) and subsequently list on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE). The move follows the requisite approval by the…
East Africa Medical Vitals (EAMV), a regional medical supplies solution, has established a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Uganda. The manufacturer says the fact that public health facilities typically face shortages…
Just weeks after Bank of Uganda withdrew its UGX397 billion Supreme Court case against Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and his Meera Investments Limited, today the Supreme Court handed the central bank,…
In a bid to support the green agenda, Umeme in partnership with Gulu City have launched a tree planting drive aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and effects of climate change….
Capacity building has become a core issue in preparing local content companies to take advantage of the upcoming investments of US$20 billion within the oil and gas industry of Uganda….
By George Bakiwanya It’s almost easier to spot a workable business idea than to raise the desired start-up capital. According to the most recent data from Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), it’s…
