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Experts react to MTN’s move to float 20% of its shares on USE

CEO ReporterCompany NewsThe Big StoryOctober 6, 2021October 6, 2021

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…

FINITO: BoU case against Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia suffers its worst defeat as Supreme Court declares move to liquidate Crane Bank (In Receivership) illegal

The CEO Magazine TeamNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 4, 2021October 4, 2021

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,…

PROFILE: From digital marketing to radio presenting, Danze Edwin shares his career journey and tips on merging new media data to drive conversation on radio

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryOctober 4, 2021October 4, 2021

According to the Uganda Communications Commission, there are over 21.9 million Internet subscribers in Uganda as compared to the over 300 registered radio stations across the country. While radio remains…

Everything you need to know about Fred Bamwesigye, the new Director-General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority

Muhereza KyamuteteraC-Suite LeadershipThe Big StoryThe Uganda 300 IndexOctober 1, 2021October 1, 2021

The Minister of Works and Transport Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala has appointed veteran aviation management professional, Fred Bamwesigye as the substantive Director-General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). The Uganda…

With over 3 million monthly transactions; see how these Ugandan techpreneurs are building Service Cops into Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading Fintech

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryOctober 1, 2021October 1, 2021

David Mushabe, Joseph Ndiho Kiiza, Mathias Kamugasho and Arthur Rutaroh had always been friends for some time. In 2009, they decided that they needed to start a company and do…

Meet David Mushabe, Joseph Ndiho Kiiza, Mathias Kamugasho and Arthur Rutaroh; the four tech cops building Service Cops into Sub-Sahara’s PayPal & more

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryOctober 1, 2021October 1, 2021

JOSEPH NDIHO KIIZA Board Chairman & Cofounder Joseph is a Ugandan national. He holds two master’s degrees- an MBA-Finance and a Master of Arts in Economic Policy and Planning both…

OneVoice for Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams: a revolutionary solution to maintaining human connections in a digital world

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThought LeadershipSeptember 30, 2021September 30, 2021

By David Behr Globally, businesses have entirely overhauled their technology options and adapted their operations to meet the new demands of accelerated digital transformation. Technological advancements, coupled with globally developing…

NSSF announces 12 .15% Interest Rate for FY 2020/21

CEO ReporterThe Big StorySeptember 29, 2021September 29, 2021

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has today declared an interest rate of 12.15% for the financial year 2020/2021. This was announced by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic…

From a university hostel room money lender to a licensed Tier IV Microfinance Institution—Allan Tayebwa’s 10-year Goldmine Finance story

Muhereza KyamuteteraEntrepreneurshipThe Big StorySeptember 29, 2021September 29, 2021

After facing an environment with a horrible boss during his university internship, and being wary of having to go through similar troubles for the rest of his adult life, Allan…

ANALYSIS: Is Simbamanyo’s Peter Kamya an innocent victim or a dishonest businessman trying to cheat Equity Bank? Did he also lie to Museveni to arm-twist the banks?

The CEO Magazine TeamThe Big StorySeptember 27, 2021September 27, 2021

Last week a letter from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni directing the Bank of Uganda Governor, Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, to investigate the foreclosing of properties, belonging to Architect Peter Kamya…