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Soumendra Sahu, Airtel's Managing Director

Airtel to double investment in its data segment

Airtel’s Managing Director, Mr Soumendra Sahu has confirmed a plan to double Airtel’s investment in data, which will be a key priority this year and beyond, as the telco maintains an aggressive

March 22, 2025

Company News·Global News·News & Analysis·The Big Story

Nigerian Billionaire Aliko Dangote’s backed investors take over Java House restaurant chain

Leading African private equity firms Alterra Capital backed by Nigerian Billionaire and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and Phatisa- an equity firm, have signed agreements to acquire 100% of Java House Africa,

March 11, 2025

East Africa·Lifestyle·News & Analysis·The Big Story

DOB Equity Invests in Spouts International to Transform Access to Clean Water in East Africa

East Africa’s impact investment leader, DOB Equity has announced an investment in Spouts International, a company transforming access to clean water with its locally manufactured ceramic water filters, branded as Purifaaya. Purifaaya

January 20, 2025

Company News

We Are Going to Build Uganda’s First Unicorn. – Easy Ride CEO

The insurance sector in Africa, particularly in Uganda, presents a remarkable opportunity for growth and innovation. With a penetration rate of only 0.85% in Uganda and under 3% across the continent, the

January 17, 2025

Banking & Financial Services·Entrepreneurship·Global News·The Big Story

Soumendra Sahu, Airtel Uganda's new Managing Director

MAN IN THE HOT SEAT: What challenges await Soumendra Sahu, Airtel Uganda’s new boss?

Airtel Uganda has a new boss, Soumendra Sahu. He joins Uganda’s second-largest telco at an interesting time— increasing competition from MTN, the market share leader, and other independent ISPs. There are also

January 16, 2025

Banking & Financial Services·Business & Markets·C-Suite Leadership·Company News·Global News·News & Analysis·Technology & Innovation·The Big Story

Jean Claude Nshimiyimana, a Commercial Lawyer with ENS Rwanda.

What Foreigners Must Know Before Investing in or Acquiring Land in Rwanda

Rwanda’s rapid development and business-friendly environment have attracted increasing foreign interest in real estate and agricultural investments. However, the country’s land rights framework is complex and uniquely shaped by its history and

January 8, 2025

Company News·Legal & Justice·Politics & Goverment·Real Estate & Construction·The Big Story

Thousands of Ugandans assembled at the Lubiri for the Kabaka Birthday Run to support end HIV/AIDs by 2030.

Airtel brings Ugandans closer to heart through corporate social actions

In a historic visit to Uganda, former Airtel Africa Group CEO, Segun Ogunsanya took a trip to Kitende Secondary School, Entebbe in April 2023 to experience the fast Airtel internet used by

October 31, 2024

Company News·News & Analysis

Francis Karuhanga (C), the Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL) Chief Executive pose for a group photo with Ishaka branch staff ahead of the Ankole region SACCO Forum.

SACCO leaders hail Stanbic Bank for unmatched empowerment, skilling initiatives

Leaders from various Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have commended Stanbic Bank for its commitment to empowering and skilling members of the SACCO community. The event held at Tuzza Hotel in

October 2, 2024

Company News

William Kayongo, Head Enterprise Banking_dfcu Bank

Small and Medium Businesses can bank on us– dfcu makes commitment to business owners with a new lending campaign

In a significant step towards transforming Uganda’s business landscape, dfcu Bank has launched a new lending campaign aimed at empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country. With over 60 years

September 16, 2024

Company News

Ugandan fintech, Asaak raised $30m in January 2022, which is the single biggest funding round that any Ugandan startup has ever raised.

The Ten Biggest Funding Rounds Raised by Ugandan Startups from 2019 to 2024.

Ugandan startups have increasingly become attractive to VC firms across Africa. Outside the big four of Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria and Egypt, Uganda regularly hovers next to them competing with other startup

July 11, 2024

Business & Markets·Entrepreneurship·The Big Story

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