Centenary Bank, ServiceCops partner to Accelerate Digital Financial Inclusion
Centenary Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U) to accelerate digital transformation, deepening financial inclusion, and expanding access to modern digital services across Uganda and the wider African region. Service Cops is a Pan African Technology Innovations and Outsourcing Solutions powerhouse that specializes in developing proprietary digital financial solutions,
US$ 5.2M initiative to professionalise African accountancy sector launched
The African Development Bank Group and the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) have launched a $5.2 million institutional support project to address a severe shortage of qualified public sector accountants and auditors across Africa. The launch event was held on 26 November at The South African Institute of Professional
Services Sector Powers Ahead as Agriculture and Manufacturing Falter — EPRC
Uganda’s services sector posted a dramatic upswing between July and September 2025, emerging as the key engine of business growth even as agriculture and manufacturing recorded steep declines, according to the latest Uganda Business Climate Index (BCI) from the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC). The sector’s sentiment score surged by
Museveni Calls on International Partners to Invest in Uganda’s Export Infrastructure
During the recent International Buyers Week at Speke Resort Munyonyo organized by the Presidential Advisory Committee on Imports and Exports Development President Museveni called on international partners to invest in Uganda’s export infrastructure. Represented by Vice President Jessica Alupo, the President emphasized that Uganda has halted the export of raw materials and
Uganda Poised for Rapid Export Growth Under AfCFTA
As Uganda continues to champion deeper regional and continental integration, a key message emerged during the recent International Buyers’ Week organized by PACIED. His Excellency Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area, emphasized that AfCFTA is opening new possibilities for nations such as Uganda. According to
SBIL Graduates First Cohort of Women-Led Green Enterprises
The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has successfully concluded training for Cohort one of the Green Businesses and Jobs for the Green Transformation Project, a flagship initiative aimed at empowering women-led enterprises advancing environmental sustainability. More than 32 women-led green enterprises pitched their transformative business plans, demonstrating how they intend
Vodacom acquires US$2.1 billion stake in Safaricom
Vodacom Group has announced a landmark transaction that will significantly increase its ownership in Safaricom, reinforcing its commitment to the fast-growing East African markets of Kenya and Ethiopia. Under the terms of the deal, Vodacom has entered into an agreement with the Government of Kenya to acquire 15% of Safaricom
Kampala to Cape Town: Kayoola E-Coach Lands in Gaborone
The “Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition” arrived triumphantly in Botswana’s capital, Gaborone on Day 13, with MTN Uganda playing the pivotal role of providing the expedition’s entire digital backbone across six countries. As the connectivity partner for the historic 13,000 km round-trip journey from Kampala to Cape Town
dfcu Bank Powers Agent Success with Loan Collaboration with MTN and Letshego
MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited, in partnership with Letshego Uganda and dfcu Bank, has announced the launch of two innovative agent loan products designed to provide instant access to working capital for mobile money agents across the country. The new offerings, the dfcu Bank Weekend Agent Loan and the Agent Loan Float
Masaka School for the deaf gets computers and scholastic materials to boost their learning
Staff members of Stanbic have donated an assortment of items to Masaka School for the Deaf as part of the celebrations to mark the International Children’s Day. While handing over the donation, Grace Semakula, the Chief Executive of SBG Securities said, “At Stanbic Bank Uganda, we are driven by our
