For ten years, the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) has steadily established itself as one of Uganda’s most effective youth development initiatives. Designed to strengthen practical skills, encourage innovation and stimulate enterprise at school level, the programme has become a reference point for how corporate partnerships can contribute to national progress. On 11 December 2025, during the 5th Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) ceremony held at the Kampala Serena Hotel, NSC received two major awards at the event organised by Evolve Group Africa. NSC won the Best Use of Sustainability Award and the Best Not-for-Profit/Social Good Campaign Award. This recognition…
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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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You took over as Managing Director in 2019, just before the global disruption of COVID-19. What were your immediate priorities stepping into the role, and how did you steer Kansai Plascon through those uncertain times? Our priority when COVID-19 cases were recorded in Uganda and SOPs were issued was to protect our staff, because they are the drivers of the Plascon engine. We implemented strict health and safety measures across all our operations. We also ensured job security by paying full salaries to all staff throughout the lockdown period to maintain morale. The next priority was to keep operations running…
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MTN Uganda has bounced back from the one-off impact of a UGX 110.9 billion tax settlement with Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). The telecom reported a steady rebound in profit and double-digit revenue growth in its nine-month results to September 2025. MTN posted a 2.6% rise in profit after tax to UGX 471.2 billion, but excluding the tax settlement, underlying profit surged by 26.7% to UGX 582.1 billion. “Our nine-month performance reflected our continued commercial execution and momentum in a competitive operating environment, mitigated by some benefit from the ongoing macroeconomic stability in the country,” said Sylvia Mulinge, Chief Executive Officer…
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Despite global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, African CEOs are optimistic about their own organisations’ growth prospects. This is according to the KPMG 2025 Africa CEO Outlook Survey, which captures…
Three years after taking over the reins at Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), Adu Rando, the Brazilian Managing Director of the AB InBev subsidiary, has been promoted to Global Director, BEES…
For almost two decades now, Musa Mageere, his social media profiles indicate, has worked at Luuka Plastics, steadily rising ranks from a production trainee to executive director. His rise has been a meticulous and well-planned orchestration of a business succession plan from father to son. With more than 15 years of experience in operations and production, Mageere’s growth is rooted deeply in the manufacturing and packaging sector. He has walked this journey alongside his father, Badru Muwanga, the company’s long-serving chief executive officer and board chairperson. Visibly carrying a significant share of the responsibility in the growth and expansion of…
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The persistent hum of the concrete city jungle gradually fades into a distant memory as the boat glides effortlessly through the serene waters of Lake Victoria. A refreshing breeze carries with it the faint whispers of seasoned rocks and untold wonders, creating an enchanting atmosphere that perfectly sets the stage for Dolwe Island. This hidden gem, cradled in the heart of Namayingo District and nestled between the waters of Kenya and Tanzania, beckons with its lush greenery and tranquil beauty, promising adventures waiting to unfold. The Resort Here, away from the relentless pace of the mainland, lies La Fang Eco…
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On Monday, April 7, 2025, Speke Resort Munyonyo hosted the SDG Activation Day themed “Forward Faster Now in Africa,” a private sector space within the 11th Africa Regional Forum on…
East African CEOs are charging into 2025 with a sharpened strategic lens—facing volatility with resilience, embracing transformation with intention, and leveraging technology with purpose. PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey – East Africa Perspective reveals a region where business leaders are not only optimistic about the future but are already well into a reinvention journey. “Reinvention as a strategic imperative remains the main theme of this year’s report, as East African CEOs remain focused on innovation and adapting to evolving market conditions,” says Peter Ngahu, Regional Senior Partner, Eastern Africa. This East Africa edition of PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO…
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