2026 finds Uganda at a rare convergence of economic catalysts and structural pressures. First oil is nearing. Gold is redefining export performance. Technology — particularly AI — is compressing the…
South African capital, long dominant in Southern Africa and deeply embedded across the continent, is now moving decisively north-east. Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda are no longer peripheral growth outposts….
By Bethuel Karanja From Washington to Beijing, the global economic weather is turning unpredictable. Trade rules that once anchored international commerce are fraying under the strain of protectionism, geopolitical rivalry…
The 2026 Stanbic Economic Forum under the theme, ‘Uganda’s Inflection Point: Competing in a Rewired Global Economy’, will be streamed live on the bank’s YouTube channel on February 12, starting…
By Sim Tshabalala, CEO of Standard Bank Group Africa continues to stand out as a compelling opportunity in the global landscape. Strong GDP growth forecasts, a powerful demographic dividend, and…
In a few weeks, Stanbic Bank Uganda — the country’s largest commercial bank — will release its full-year 2025 results. If its first-half performance is any indication, the bank is…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has appointed Kenneth Owera as its substantive Chief Investment Officer (CIO). He will steward the Fund’s UGX28 trillion investment portfolio with the target of…
In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, Stanbic Bank is strengthening its role as a trusted companion for individuals and families seeking to build and preserve generational wealth. According to Bernice…
Anne Juuko, previously the Regional Head, East Africa for Global Markets at Standard Bank Group, has resigned her role effective 30th November 2025, CEO East Africa Magazine can exclusively reveal….
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest lender by assets, has officially entered the Egyptian market, opening a representative office in Cairo. The move marks one of the bank’s most significant North…
