Uganda’s decision to contract Citibank to mobilise funding for its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) marks a significant turning point for a project that has faced years of delays, largely due...
Uganda is paying heavily to keep cash alive. Every year, trillions of shillings are absorbed into an economy still built around physical currency through the systems that print, transport, secure,...
When David Wandera officially stepped into the role of Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda in May 2025, the appointment marked far more than a routine leadership transition—it signaled a...
As Uganda’s capital markets mark three decades of growth, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) stands at a pivotal moment; transitioning from building foundational structures to driving transformative impact. Since its...
Airtel Africa is setting its sights firmly on Uganda as a key investment destination, with Group CEO Sunil Taldar signalling deeper capital deployment and continued technology rollouts in what he...
Let’s begin with a foundational understanding—what exactly is Pegasus Technologies, what inspired its creation, and how has its role in Uganda’s financial technology ecosystem evolved over the years? Pegasus is…
The Tax Appeals Tribunal has ordered the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to refund over USD 2.5 million (UGX 9.1 billion) to East Africa Marine Transport Company Limited (EAMT). The ruling,…
Airtel Africa has struck a deal with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet to its 14-country footprint with the agreement set to initially focus on nine countries. Currently, SpaceX…
If there is one sector that is experiencing a continuous revolution, it is financial technology (Fintech). The sector seems to be in constant motion, transforming how businesses and people transact,…
Uganda’s banking industry closed 2024 on a notably stronger footing, driven by robust asset expansion, a resurgence in profitability, and intensified market competition. For the first time in over a…
Kampala’s real estate landscape is dotted with burgeoning outlines of condominium developments, promising a modern, amenity-rich lifestyle. Adverts flood social media feeds and billboards with a promise of “affordable” two-bedroom…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the fifth East African member state to officially authorise Starlink to operate as an internet service provider in the country, marking a…
Rajiv Ruparelia, a businessman in his own right and son of billionaire businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, has died. He passed on today, in the early hours of Saturday, May 3,…
Ecobank Uganda has released its 2024 results, showing a remarkable increase in lending, a cleaner loan book, leading to increased revenues and profits — consolidating a turnaround that began under…
The two founding Directors of Regional logistics company Threeways Shipping Services(Group) Ltd secured a landmark ruling against telecom service provider MTN in a criminal case that has dragged on for…
