AfDB and Standard Bank Unite to Support SMMEs and Boost Trade
The African Development Bank Group [AfDB] and Standard Bank Group (SBG) on Monday signed a landmark financial agreement to enhance funding for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and expand trade across Africa. The agreement includes a R3.6 billion investment in a social bond and a $200 million Risk Participation
Network International appointed as Payment Processing Partner by MTN Group Fintech
Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has been appointed as a Payment Processor – Issuing partner for MTN Group Fintech, Africa’s leading mobile financial services provider. This partnership marks a significant extension of Network’s portfolio of issuer processing collaborations throughout the
World Bank urges Uganda to prioritize early childhood development for future economic growth
Despite ongoing global challenges and geopolitical tensions, economic activity in Uganda has remained robust. According to a new World Bank report, real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.1% in fiscal year 2023/2024 on top of 5.3% growth registered a year before. This growth has been broad-based with significant contributions
Mastercard Foundation holds’ Young Africa Works Dialogue to chart way for unlocking youth-led entrepreneurship
Annually, Uganda churns over 700,000 graduates into the labor market, but only 90,000 secure formal employment, leaving hundreds of thousands to grapple with uncertainty of unemployment. Last week, the Mastercard Foundation held the Young Africa Works 2025 Dialogue, an event that brought together government officials, private sector leaders, financial
Former employee wins case against Standard Chartered Bank
A former employee of Standard Chartered Bank, Peter Victor Kwagala, and his wife, Priscilla Mbabazi, have emerged victorious in a legal battle against the bank. Lady Justice Patricia Mutesi ruled in their favor after the bank terminated Kwagala’s employment in the credit department and refused to extend a loan
Stanbic National Schools Championship kicks off
Applications are open for schools to compete in the 10th season of the Stanbic National Schools championship (NSC) and the stakes are high on who will win the youth entrepreneurship gong as it marks a decade since its inception. Last year, participating students from St. Joseph’s High School, Namagunga walked
Entebbe Airport records passenger growth in January
Entebbe International Airport has recorded a total of 216,740 passengers in January 2025, marking a significant increase from 194,563 international passengers in the same period last year, Daily Star has learned. Of the total passengers in January 2025, 105,320 were arrivals, while 111,420 were departures, averaging 6,991 passengers per
Shilling Gains as Portfolio Investors and Exporters Drive Market Moves
A combination of strong inflows from portfolio investors and commodity exporters helped the local unit register gains against the Greenback during the week, Richard Nsubuga, Trader CIB Markets Absa Bank Uganda said. The shilling touched February highs of 3660 / 3670 levels on Thursday morning, a level which attracted
AfDB Partners with Interpol to Combat Financial Crime and Strengthen Anti-Corruption Efforts in Africa
The African Development Bank Group has taken a significant step forward in its fight against corruption and financial crime by signing a Letter of Intent with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol). The Bank Group is the first multilateral development bank to establish such a collaboration with Interpol. The Letter
Scottish Africa Business Association Embarks on Pioneering Trade Mission to Kenya
The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) is excited to announce a trade mission to Kenya to explore new business opportunities for Scottish companies and institutions, supported by the Scottish Government. This mission will take place from May 12- 16, and will focus on key sectors that promise mutual growth and
