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    Eight Transformative Lessons for SME Success: Insights from TUPANGE Business Ne Equity Bank in Mbale

    Brian EmorutBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsAugust 22, 2025August 22, 2025

    In the bustling city of Mbale, Uganda, the TUPANGE Business Ne Equity Bank event brought together entrepreneurs, dreamers, and innovators under the warm glow of a shared vision: to unlock…

    dfcu Bank’s SME Mobi Loan: A Conversation with William Kayongo, Head of Enterprise Banking at dfcu.

    Brian EmorutCEO PerspectivesCompany NewsAugust 22, 2025August 22, 2025

    Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Uganda’s economy. They employ millions, drive innovation, and contribute significantly to national output. Yet, one challenge continues to hold them back:…

    Empowering Mbale’s Entrepreneurs: TUPANGE Business Ne Equity Bank Ignites Growth at First Regional Forum

    Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisAugust 21, 2025August 21, 2025

    The vibrant city of Mbale buzzed with ambition as the TUPANGE Business Ne Equity Nationwide Forum, hosted by Equity Bank Uganda, made its first regional stop on Tuesday, August 19,…

    Standard Bank Group Reshuffles Regional Leadership: Oigara Succeeds Mweheire as East Africa Chief, Francis Karuhanga to Lead South & Central Africa

    Brian KwesigaCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryAugust 21, 2025August 21, 2025

    Standard Bank Group has announced a significant leadership realignment across its Africa Regions portfolio, appointing new Regional Chief Executives (RCEs) to spearhead growth in key markets and drive greater operational…

    Dialing into the Future: dfcu’s *240# Mobile Banking Platform Explained

    Brian EmorutCEO PerspectivesCompany NewsAugust 21, 2025August 21, 2025

    dfcu Bank has revamped its *USSD 240# platform, making banking easier, faster, and more inclusive for Ugandans. With no need for smartphones, internet, or airtime, customers can check balances, transfer…

    Businesses dealing in wholesale and retail fuel, mining and quarrying, manufacturing and utilities, have to use EFRIS, whether or not registered for VAT.

    URA’s EFRIS Expansion and the Future of Tax Compliance in Uganda

    Jeff WintersThe Big StoryAugust 20, 2025August 20, 2025

    On July 25, the Uganda Gazette carried General Notice No. 2218 of 2025, signaling a shift in the approach to tax compliance and digitization. The notice indicated that Uganda Revenue…

    Centenary Bank Crowned Most Admired Ugandan Bank and Ugandan Bank Doing Good in the Community at the Brand Africa Awards 2025

    Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisAugust 20, 2025August 20, 2025

    Centenary Bank has been recognized with two prestigious accolades at this year’s Brand Africa Awards: Most Admired Ugandan Bank and Ugandan Bank Doing Good in the Community. These awards reinforce…

    Enjovu Family Business, I&M Bank rally family enterprises to plan for leadership transition

    Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisAugust 19, 2025August 19, 2025

    On Friday 15th, Enjovu Family Business, in collaboration with I&M Bank Uganda, hosted another edition of the Enjovu Family Business Breakfast series at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, in Kampala….

    Q&A: Why dfcu Bank’s Personal Mobi Loan Stands Out in Uganda’s Digital Credit Market

    CEO East Africa MagazineCompany NewsNews & AnalysisAugust 19, 2025August 19, 2025

    The dfcu Personal Mobi Loan is redefining access to credit in Uganda — fully digital, available 24/7, and designed to meet both urgent needs and everyday expenses. In this candid…

    Google warns that selling Chrome could hurt security and break its connections to services like Google accounts, Android features, and ad privacy tools.

    The Chrome Gambit: How AI Startups are Fighting for the Browser that Controls the Web

    Jeff WintersThe Big StoryAugust 18, 2025August 18, 2025

    An AI startup just tried to buy the world’s most important browser. On Aug 12, Perplexity AI made an unsolicited $34.5 billion all-cash offer to acquire Google’s Chrome, Bloomberg reported….

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