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A photo collage of David Prentice, Blaze Minerals Chairman and Allan Agumya, Director Gecko Uganda

Australian firm to acquire 60 percent stake in Ntungamo and Mityana mining projects as rush for critical minerals surges globally

Blaze Minerals Limited, an Australian listed firm has turned to Uganda as it seeks fulfill the global demand for critical minerals, with a 60 percent acquisition in Gecko Minerals Uganda, the beneficial

December 4, 2024

The Big Story

A photo collage of Bill Winters, Standard Chartered Group CEO, and Sanjay Tana, the Standard Chartered Uganda CEO.

BREAKING NEWS: Standard Chartered to sell its Wealth and Retail Banking businesses in Uganda, Zambia and Botswana

London-based Standard Chartered Group is exploring the potential sale of its Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) businesses in Botswana, Uganda and Zambia. The Group, in a published statement today said, it will

November 27, 2024

The Big Story

Bryan Mbasa is senior manager at MTN Foundation

Bridging the digital divide: A new era for Uganda’s education — Writes Bryan Mbasa

Last month, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the ICT Minister, announced an exciting and ambitious plan to set up computer labs in all public secondary schools across Uganda. This initiative, revealed during the launch

November 4, 2024

Technology & Innovation·Thought Leadership

Panelists discuss mini-grid development in Uganda during energy week at Speke Resort Munyonyo Experts highlighted the potential of mini-grids to electrify rural areas and drive economic growth

Mini-grid Investors Seek Longer Concession Periods to Boost Uganda’s Renewable Energy

During a recent high-level panel discussion on Thursday, Uganda’s private sector called for extended concession periods to facilitate the development of mini-grids, which are essential for the country’s renewable energy targets. The

November 1, 2024

Business & Markets·The Big Story

Peace Nyangoma, the Manager of Customer Experience at Stanbic Bank Uganda (in black jacket), handing over a wheelchair to Dr Oscar Kaliisa, the Acting Hospital Director of Fort Portal Referral.

Stanbic Bank Provides Timely Support as Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital Faces Rising Casualty Rates

Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital is currently facing an increase in patient numbers, particularly casualties from motor accidents, which is putting immense strain on its limited resources. Acting Director Dr. Oscar Kaliisa

October 30, 2024

Company News·News & Analysis

Sr Mary Gorreti Nandawula, the In-Charge of Butende Health Centre III.

Stanbic Bank Boosts Maternal Healthcare with Sh15 Million Medical Equipment Donation to Butende Health Centre III

Stanbic Bank Uganda, a subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited, has donated medical equipment worth Sh15 million to St. Benedict’s Butende Health Centre III in Masaka City. The donation, made as part

October 23, 2024

Company News·News & Analysis·The Big Story

Northern Corridor Member Countries Commit To Private Sector Funding

A significant boost to regional economic integration has been announced, following a two-day Finance and Private Sector Participation Cluster Regional meeting in Kampala, Uganda. The meeting, attended by delegations from Kenya, Rwanda,

October 16, 2024

News & Analysis·The Big Story

Christopher Legilisho-Economist at Stanbic Bank.

Strong Business Conditions Continue as Stanbic PMI shows resilience in September

The latest Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for September revealed positive business conditions despite a slight dip in the headline index to 54.2 from 56.3 in August. A reading above 50.0

October 9, 2024

News & Analysis·The Big Story

H.E. Jan Sadek (back row, 3rd left) together with other major tourism sector stakeholders. Front row, left-right: Mrs Yogi Biriggwa, President Uganda Tourism Association; Doreen Katusiime, PS, MTWA; Rtd. Col. Tom Butime, Minister, MTWA; Anne Nkutu, Governor of Rotary District 9213; Sarah Kagingo, Vice Chairman, PSFU and Jimmy Mugisa, Director Finance & Administration at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). Back row, left -right: Ian King, Deputy Resident Representative, UNDP; Brig. Gen. Kulayigye, UPDF Spokesperson; H.E. Jan Sadek, the EU Ambassador in Uganda; Amos Wekesa, Chief Executive, Great Lakes Safari and Lilly Ajarova, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) CEO.

OPINION⎮ The warmth and friendliness of Ugandan people⏤ an untapped tourism asset, and the role of tourism in creating holistic peace

Tourism is one of my favourite topics as EU Ambassador to Uganda. Together with coffee, renewable energy, and some others, it has very positive connotations—and also synergies. Who cannot be happy when

October 6, 2024

News & Analysis·The Big Story·Thought Leadership

Shamim Walusimbi is the first Ugandan and first female to represent HR professionals on the board of the Africa HR Confederation (AHRC),

Women in Leadership: Meet Shamim Walusimbi, first Ugandan to represent Human Resource professionals at the Africa Human Resource Confederation

Shamim Walusimbi is the first Ugandan, and first female to represent Human Resource (HR) professionals on the board of the Africa Human Resource Confederation (AHRC). Shamim is committed to breaking barriers related

October 2, 2024

Women In Leadership

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