Standard Chartered Bank has announced a series of top leadership changes across its African operations, naming Nigerian banker Dalu Ajene as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Africa. The appointment comes amid the impending retirement of Kariuki Ngari, who has been serving in a dual role as Africa CEO and Kenya chief executive. Biju Sanghrajka has been appointed as Ngari’s successor in Kenya. Dalu Ajene appointed CEO, Africa On January 20, 2026, Standard Chartered announced the appointment of Dalu Ajene as Chief Executive Officer for Africa, with dual responsibilities as Head of Coverage for Africa. In this role, Ajene…
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The B20 Summit places productivity and resilience at the heart of Africa’s economic future. Which structural weaknesses in Africa concern you most, and how is Sanlam positioning itself to strengthen resilience against these vulnerabilities? If you start geographically, there’s a major challenge because of just the sheer size of the place, the fact that the population is actually mostly along the coastline of Africa, with this vast interior. A lot of challenges in terms of infrastructure, movement of goods and people and so on, but I think over time, we would like to see more investment in infrastructure in Africa….
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When Uganda’s capital city floods, it is often framed as a natural disaster. The skies open up in fury, the drains overflow, and Kampala drowns under its own chaos. But the truth, stark and uncomfortable, is that our floods are man-made. They are not the wrath of the heavens; they are the consequence of greed, negligence, and broken governance. And at the centre of it all stand institutions we once believed were different, Uganda’s banks. As political will falters and environmental enforcement collapses under the weight of corruption and patronage, banks have become crucial. They are the last institutions still…
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The $130 million (UGX 354 billion) Hoima City Stadium has ignited a national debate: will it be a transformative investment for Uganda’s sports and tourism landscape, or another white elephant project? Built to host AFCON 2027, the 20,000-seat stadium stands on the outskirts of Hoima City, in Uganda’s oil-rich western region. While it symbolizes national ambition, critics question its remote location and long-term viability. Some sceptics argue that the stadium risks becoming a “white elephant,” a massive structure underutilised due to its distance from major urban centres. However, some proponents see it as a bold statement of Uganda’s growing petroleum…
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As early as 4:30am, Divine Kobusigye the Senior Five Mobiliser at St Julian Secondary School was already dressed in her sparkling well pressed white Shirt and Kaaki skirt. She was…
For decades, “corporate social responsibility” (CSR) has been the catch-all phrase for how companies give back to society. However, the traditional model of CSR, often characterised by photo-op donations, short-term…
HONORABLE EXIT: It’s time out. After 12 years of steering public relations at TotalEnergies EP Uganda, Linda Nabirye bows out into the world of consultancy. At TotalEnergies, through Tilenga– Uganda’s…
When Sylvia Mulinge stepped up to launch MTN Uganda’s latest sustainability report, her message was simple: profit alone is not enough. “A strong company must invest in the wellbeing of…
As East Africa’s private and public institutions face increasing scrutiny and complexity, the role of corporate boards has never been more important. At the heart of this governance awakening is…
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, today publishes its Sustainability Report 2025, reaffirming its corporate purpose of transforming lives by expanding…
