Afreximbank Hosts Inaugural FOCUS Africa Trade and Investment Forum to strengthen economic integration in Africa
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation (MoPEDIC) of Egypt and the Group of African Ambassadors in Cairo, is hosting the inaugural FOCUS Africa Trade and Investment Forum from 15 to 16 April 2025 at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Cairo,
Standard Chartered, Innovation Village Launch Women in Tech Accelerator Program
Uganda’s entrepreneurial landscape is set to receive a significant skilling and financial boost following the launch of the Women in Tech Uganda Accelerator Program, an initiative of Standard Chartered Foundation in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank, Village Capital and Innovation Village, implemented by Future Lab. This three-year initiative is designed
MultiChoice Uganda Launches new Packages under ‘Ka Weekie’ Campaign
MultiChoice Uganda announced the launch of its new 7-day subscription packages for DStv and GOtv subscribers. The ka Weekie campaign as it has been dubbed, is an exciting new initiative designed to provide more affordable, flexible payment options to customers who want to watch the best entertainment without committing to
Henry Tumusiime Appointed Human Capital Director at Absa Bank Uganda
Absa Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of Henry Tumusiime as its new Human Capital Director, effective 16 April 2025. Henry brings with him over 18 years of experience in organizational leadership and development, human resource management, and cultural transformation. He joins Absa Bank Uganda from Abacus Pharma (Africa) Limited,
Stanbic, Buganda Kingdom partner to Empower Farmers Under ‘Mwanyi Terimba’ Initiative
Stanbic Bank Uganda has entered into partnership with the Buganda Cultural and Development Foundation (BUCADEF), the socio-economic arm of the Buganda Kingdom, to support and transform agricultural livelihoods in the region under the ambits of ‘Mwanyi Terimba’ initiative. The collaboration was formalized at a signing ceremony held at Bulange, Mengo,
Infobip Champions conversational AI to drive customer experience
Infobip has championed the use of conversational AI to transform customer experience and help businesses stay competitive, grow their customer base and drive sustainable growth. In partnership with Belva Digital, Infobip was among the top technology innovators showcased at the 6th edition of Africa’s Annual Customer Experience (CX) Conference, that
Airtel Introduces AI-Powered Spam Alert Service to Combat Digital Fraud
In a bid to fight fraud, Airtel Uganda has lunched AI-powered Spam Alert Service to offer network-level protection against fraudulent messages. The innovative service is automatically available to all Airtel customers at no additional cost, requiring no app downloads or opt-in processes. According to recent studies by the Uganda Communications
Entebbe Airport Sees Surge in Passenger Traffic
Entebbe International Airport recorded a total of 178,383 passengers in March 2025, according to data obtained by Daily Star. The figures were confirmed by Vianney Mpungu Luggya, Public Relations Officer at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). Of the total, 83,661 passengers arrived, while 94,722 departed to various destinations around
IFC invests US$ 58 million in Balwin Properties to support quality housing in South Africa
IFC has announced a ZAR 1 billion (US$ 58 million equivalent) investment in South Africa’s Balwin Properties to support the property developer to build more than 16,000 houses for low-and-middle income buyers near Johannesburg, helping increase the supply of affordable housing in the country. IFC’s local currency ZAR 1 billion
African Ministers to Showcase Mineral Refining Opportunities at African Mining Week
African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, taking place from October 1-3 in Cape Town – will feature a high-level Ministerial Forum dedicated to advancing local mineral beneficiation across the continent. The session – From Extraction to Transformation: African Governments Driving Beneficiation and Value Addition –
