June 13, 2023
Uganda: Housing Finance Bank Joins GIZ to Kick-Start Program to Foster Smart Cities Solutions in Uganda
Last week, Housing Finance Bank hosted the official kick-off event of the Open Innovation Program at its headquarters in Kololo. Read more »
June 11, 2023
Nigeria: Bank Governor Detained As Police Conducts Investigations
Police in Nigeria say they've detained the governor of the country's Central Bank during an investigation. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Slow Progress in SGR Construction Could Cost U.S. Dear
Recently media reports indicated that the Ugandan SGR project officers who visited their counterparts of Tanzania in April 20023 were stunned with the rapid progress that the… Read more »
June 09, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Has Potential to Become a Top BPO Destination, Experts Say
Sector players in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) ecosystem have said Uganda is strategically positioned to become a top BOP destination. Read more »
Africa: Uganda's Anatoli Kirigwajjo Named Finalist for Africa's Largest Engineering Innovation Award
Ugandan software engineer Anatoli Kirigwajjo has been named finalist for this year's Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation by the Royal Academy of Engineering. Read more »
June 08, 2023
Uganda: Uganda to Export Banana Products to Europe As the Country Widens Its Market Abroad
Uganda is going to start exporting banana products to Europe. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Directs SFC to Help KCCA Fix Kampala Potholes
President Museveni has directed the Special Forces Command to help Kampala Capital City Authority in fixing potholes in the city roads. Read more »
June 07, 2023
Uganda: UBA Receives Additional Shs57.1 Billion to Shore up Capital Base in Uganda
The United Bank for Africa(UBA) Uganda has announced receiving an additional shs57.1 billion ($15.8M) from its majority shareholder and also parent company, UBA Nigeria PLC for… Read more »
June 06, 2023
Uganda: MTN Uganda Takes a Stride Towards Sustainability With the Adoption of Electric Vehicles to Its Fleet
MTN Uganda has taken a significant step towards a greener future by receiving a test electric vehicle from Motorcare Uganda Ltd. This milestone aligns with MTN's ambitious goals… Read more »
Uganda: URA Urges Companies to Join List of Its Most 'Trusted Taxpayers' to Enjoy Fast Clearance of Goods, Reduced Inspection
Uganda Revenue Authority(URA) has encouraged companies to join the list of its most "trusted taxpayers" and enjoy benefits of fast clearance of their goods through simplified… Read more »
Uganda: Salam Charity Delivers SHS 100 Million Towards the Construction of Nakaloke Centre Mosque
Salam Charity has delivered a shillings 100 million cheque for the construction committee of Nakaloke Centre Mosque. The donation was made on Friday, June 2. Read more »
Uganda: MTN Uganda Helps Schools Integrate Digital Teaching and Learning As a Way of Education
Uganda's education is slowly experiencing a paradigm shift. New ways are replacing old ones in which learners access instructional learning materials. Read more »
Uganda: Lifestile - Uganda Baati Launches Stone Coated Roofing Tiles
Roofing sheets manufacturer, Uganda Baati Limited has unveiled to the market, stone coated roofing tiles named Lifestile. Read more »
Uganda: How Late Payments Stifle Businesses
In the world of business, the flow of money is the lifeblood that keeps operations running smoothly. However, there is a growing menace that silently cripples countless businesses:… Read more »
Uganda: Experts Make Case for Timber Buildings to Reduce Country's Construction Emissions
Experts have urged Ugandans to consider thinking of mass timber construction as an alternative to concrete in Uganda's building industry but also as one of the ways to reduce… Read more »
Uganda: NSSF Says Its Innovation Program Has Created 6000 Jobs
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Hi-Innovator innovation programme has created close to 60,000 employment opportunities for youth and women entrepreneurs over the last 3… Read more »
Uganda: Over 9300 Police Officers Promoted
The Inspector General of Police, John Martins Okoth Ochola has promoted 9312 officers at different ranks. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Uganda: Sowing Success - 'Transforming the Nation Through Soursop'
In recent years, a remarkable opportunity has emerged that holds the potential to transform Uganda's economy and empower farmers. Read more »
Uganda: MTN Uganda and USSIA Equips Teso Textile Light Dynamics in Soroti City in the Ongoing 21 Days of Y'ello Care Campaign
Uganda MTN Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Small Scale Industries Association on Friday donated sewing machines, overlock machines, sewing threads, button attachments and… Read more »
June 02, 2023
Uganda: Bell Lager CEO Nominee Shortlisting Continues
As the journey toward crowning the ultimate Chief Enjoyments Officer carries on, submissions have been closed to shortlist suitable nominees to participate in a series of… Read more »
June 03, 2023
Africa: Mastercard Foundation inU.S.$45 Million Partnership to Expand Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa
The Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) and the Mastercard Foundation have announced a historic $45 million partnership to expand the workforce for vaccine manufacturing in Africa. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Uganda: Relief As UNRA Opens Katonga Bridge to Taxis, Light Vehicles
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has opened River Katonga bridge to taxis, light vehicles and pedestrians, creating a sigh of relief to the road users. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Uganda: MTN Uganda Takes a Stand Against Digital Fraud
Ugandans are being urged to be vigilant with their mobile money pins to safeguard themselves against digital fraudsters. Read more »
Uganda: MTN Re-Introduces MTN Webphone With Webex
MTN Uganda has announced the relaunch of MTN Webphone with Webex, an innovative communication solution that enables MTN customers in the diaspora to make calls back home at local… Read more »
Uganda: Dr. Zawedde Says Digital Innovation Is a Catalyst for Social, Economic Transformation
Dr. Zawedde has zeroed in on digital innovation as the catalyst for social and economic transformation. Read more »