MTN Uganda Shareholders Approve Structural Separation of MoMo Business
MTN Uganda Limited has received shareholder approval for the proposed structural separation of its mobile money and fintech business, MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited (“MTN MoMo”), marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic evolution. The resolution was passed during a hybrid Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held earlier today, where
Top African and Global Voices in Technology to Speak at Africa Tech Festival 2025
Africa Tech Festival the longest running and most influential tech event on the continent, has announced the first wave of 25 headline speakers for its 2025 edition, bringing together influential voices from global tech, government, and business who are driving the growth and transformation of Africa’s digital economy. The 2025
University Students Empowered with Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Skills through Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Initiative
University students across Uganda have been equipped with financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills through a programme called Campus Version 2025, supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and Family Uplift. The Campus Version 2025 programme aims to equip students with practical financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills that can help them make
Infobip brings voice calling to WhatsApp Business users
Global cloud communications platform Infobip, today announced the launch of WhatsApp Business Calling, a new feature that enables businesses to make and receive voice calls via their WhatsApp Business numbers. This addition enhances Infobip’s omnichannel platform by delivering richer, real-time conversations within the messaging app used by millions worldwide. The
MTN Uganda and Smart Girls Foundation Graduate 298 Youths in Tech and Vocational Skills
MTN Uganda, in partnership with Smart Girls Foundation, has successfully graduated 298 young people under its flagship Girls in Tech and Girls with Tools programmes. The initiative is aimed at reducing youth unemployment and closing the digital skills gap in one of Africa’s youngest nations. The 2025 cohort included 248
Standard Chartered launches digital assets trading for institutional clients
In line with its commitment to offer clients safe, trusted and efficient digital assets solutions and following the successful launch of its digital assets custody service, Standard Chartered recently launched a fully integrated digital assets trading service for institutional clients. The offering includes spot trading for Bitcoin (XBT/USD) and Ether
Africa’s Crude Export Landscape is Shifting – What It Means for the Continent and the Industry
Africa is repositioning itself in the global oil market – not merely as a supplier to international markets, but as a rising energy consumer and industrial growth hub. The newly released OPEC World Oil Outlook 2025 underscores a continent in transition, leveraging its natural resources to meet domestic demand, expand
BoU Governor Urges Bold Climate Finance Action at Inaugural Private Sector Forum
The Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Dr Michael Atingi-Ego, has called for urgent and strategic collaboration between public and private sector actors to accelerate climate finance mobilisation and build resilience against climate-related risks. Speaking at the first-ever National Private Sector Engagement Forum on Climate Finance (NaPSEF), held at Serena
UBA Announces Strategic Expansion into Key Markets Across Africa
UBA Group senior executives recently concluded the Group’s Half Year Business Review. Held at global headquarters in Lagos Nigeria, Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, brought together executives responsible for UBA’s twenty-four countries of operation. It was an opportunity to restate the Group’s pan-African strategy, and commitment to further expanding the
NCBA Auto Show 2025 Opens At Kololo With Cars, Financing, and Family Activities
The NCBA Auto Show 2025 has kicked off at the Kololo Independence Grounds, marking a major highlight in Uganda’s automotive calendar. Recognized as one of the country’s largest and most comprehensive car exhibitions, this two-day event brings together a dynamic blend of car displays, innovative financial services, insurance solutions, and engaging entertainment.
