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Nicholas Mukasa Appointed Bank of Namibia Deputy Governor

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 0

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

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

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

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

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...

BREAKING: Maradona dies at 60

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryNovember 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has passed away at the age of 60. Maradona passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest at his, sources have said. He suffered a heart…

Shops Closed in Kagadi, Hoima Ahead of Kyagulanyi Rallies

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryNovember 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Shop owners operating on various streets of Kagadi and Hoima have closed their businesses ahead of campaign Rallies for Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, Presidential candidate of the National Unity…

THE STATE OF ELECTRICITY IN UGANDA: From deficit to surplus and the role of the Electricity Regulatory Authority― Q&A with ERA’s Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryNovember 25, 2020May 10, 2021

Congratulations upon making 20 years. What would you say are the key highlights, achievements and or milestones, for ERA and generally the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) in these 20 years? …

NUMBERS DON’T LIE: This is why I will be supporting and voting candidate Museveni as my president for 2021/26

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big Story Thought LeadershipNovember 24, 2020November 25, 2020

This 02nd of May, I turned 40 years of age. It was planned to be a great celebration― four decades of life on this mother earth, but because of Covid-19,…

Equal Opportunities Commission Chairperson committed to High Court for trial

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryNovember 24, 2020November 24, 2020

The chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), Sylvia Muwebwa Ntambi, has been committed to High Court for trial on accusations of corruption and mismanagement of millions of taxpayers’ money….

TOP 10 TAXPAYERS: Here are the Most Compliant SMEs per district of Uganda as selected by URA

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryNovember 23, 2020November 23, 2020

As part of the Taxpayers Appreciation Season (TPAS), Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has released a list of the top 10 compliant taxpayers (Small and Medium Enterprises) in every district of…

2020 CFO Awards nominations to close at midnight tonight

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial Services The Big StoryNovember 22, 2020November 22, 2020

Nominations for the third edition of the annual 2020 Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards, close tonight, 22nd November 2020 at midnight. There are 8 categories in the annual awards that…

Government to Ugandans: Keep Calm, Say No to Riots and Civil Disobedience

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryNovember 19, 2020November 19, 2020

The Government of Uganda has condemned the violent protests that broke out in different of the country following the arrest of presidential candidate Kyagulanyi Robert Sentamu aka Bobi Wine in…

JOHN RUJOKI MUSINGUZI: Uganda’s Revenue Growth Is On A Steady Rise

CEO ReporterThe Big Story Thought LeadershipNovember 19, 2020November 19, 2020

By John Rujoki Musinguzi Last week, I together with my counterparts of the revenue authorities in the East African Community, met for the 48th East African Revenue Authorities Commissioners General…

EXCLUSIVE: Details of Bank of Uganda meeting that approved the controversial liquidation of Crane Bank

CEO ReporterBanking & Financial Services The Big StoryNovember 18, 2020November 18, 2020

Despite having chaired a meeting that resolved that Bank of Uganda should await a Supreme Court’s decision on the transition of Crane Bank Limited from receivership to liquidation, the Deputy…

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