Absa Group Reports 10% Increase in 2024 Earnings
Absa Group reported a 10% increase in earnings for 2024, driven by a strong recovery in the second half of the year. This improvement follows a challenging first half, highlighting the Group’s ability to adapt and execute strategic initiatives effectively. Earnings growth was supported by both a more favorable operating
Uganda joins Afreximbank’s FEDA as 21st Member State
The quest to broaden the scope of interventions by the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA), African Export-Import Bank’s [Afreximbank] development impact investment arm, into all corners of the continent reached a major milestone today with the signing of the Fund’s Establishment Agreement by Uganda. With Uganda’s accession, FEDA expands
Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals Advocates for Stronger Private Sector Role in Enhancing Local Content
The Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals (UCEM) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening private sector participation in East Africa’s petroleum industry through local content development, skills enhancement, and policy advocacy. Speaking at the 11th East African Petroleum Conference & Exhibition (EAPCE) in Dar es Salaam, UCEM CEO Humphrey Asiimwe
Uganda Shilling strengthens amid commodity inflows
The Ugandan shilling demonstrated relative strength in the first week of the month, opening between Shs 3,675 and Shs 3,685 and strengthening to Shs 3,665 / 3,675 by Friday morning. The improvement was primarily driven by portfolio flows, commodity inflows, and remittances, which outweighed corporate demand. The local currency is
African National Oil Companies (NOC) Drive Exploration and Production Through IOC Collaboration
Africa’s national oil companies (NOC) are moving beyond operating as state-representatives by transforming themselves into competitive upstream players. By strengthening their balance-sheets through partial privatization, transferring their regulatory roles to independent entities and acquiring more assets, NOCs are emerging as strong partners for foreign firms. Boosting Production Major oil producers
ARISE IIP secures $450M Afreximbank facility for industrial parks, Special Economic Zones development in Africa
In a significant move aimed at boosting industrial development across Africa, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed a US$450 million global credit facility with ARISE IIP, the leading pan-African developer and operator of world-class industrial parks. This financing will support the development of industrial parks and Special Economic Zones (SEZ), while
Absa Bank Launch Exclusive Visa Infinite, Signature, and Business Cards
Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with Visa, has launched three new premium card solutions, Infinite, Signature, and Business Credit Cards designed to cater to the unique needs of affluent and business customers. The Infinite Card, a globally recognized ultra-premium debit or credit card, is the first smart, elegant metallic card
Standard Chartered boosts investment in its Futuremakers Women in Tech programme across Africa, the Middle East and Pakistan
Standard Chartered has announced a partnership with Village Capital to continue and expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan. Part of Futuremakers by Standard Chartered (Futuremakers), the Bank’s global youth economic empowerment initiative for disadvantaged young people, and with funding from the Standard
Stanbic PMI: Private sector firms improve following brief decline at the start of the year
Operating conditions for Ugandan private sector firms improved in February, following a brief decline at the start of the year sending the headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) up to 52.6 compared to the January reading of 49.5. Christopher Legilisho, Economist at Stanbic Bank said, “The Uganda PMI for February
Network International and Airtel advance their strategic rollout plan in key markets
Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), in partnership with Airtel Money, the dedicated mobile money platform for Airtel Africa, has begun the rollout of digital payment solutions across key African markets, starting with Uganda. More activations are scheduled for the rest
