
MTN Posts Shs 1.7 Trillion in Half-Year Revenue
MTN Uganda has reported Shs 1.7 trillion in total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reflecting solid growth in both data and fintech services, supported by ongoing investment in digital infrastructure and customer experience. The company’s financial results show a 31.3% increase in data revenue to Shs

Simba Telecom to buy M1 stake from Keppel for US$1.11 billion
Manager Keppel said on Monday (Aug 11) it will sell M1’s telecom operations to operator Simba Telecom for an enterprise value of S$1.43 billion (US$1.11 billion). Keppel will receive S$1 billion in cash proceeds for its 83.9 per cent stake in its subsidiary M1 Limited. It will retain the fast-growing

Sold Out: Executives Flock to Kampala for Groundbreaking Personal Branding Masterclass
The Personal Branding Masterclass for Executives, hosted by award-winning Public Relations strategist and personal branding researcher Lyn Tukei, brought together 120 senior professionals, executives, and leaders from across sectors for a sold-out half-day immersion at the Protea Skyz Hotel, Naguru. The event, themed “Building a Personal Brand That Works as Hard

Coca-Cola Company names Luis Felipe Avellar president of the Africa operating unit
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Luis Felipe Avellar will become president of the Africa operating unit effective Sept. 1. Avellar currently serves as president of the company’s Mexico operations, which are part of the Latin America operating unit. Avellar will succeed Luisa Ortega, who, as previously announced, is taking

Makerere University, Absa partner to Equip Journalists with Data Journalism Skills
Absa Bank Uganda has launched a three-year partnership with Makerere University aimed at enhancing the capabilities of practicing journalists in financial, business, and data-driven reporting, with the goal of transforming Uganda’s media landscape. As part of the collaboration, 20 journalists from across the country participated in the 2025 Absa-Makerere Journalism

Hajji Issa Sekitto Named New Acting Chairman of KACITA
The Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) has appointed veteran trade advocate Hajji Issa Sekitto as its new Acting Chairman, following a unanimous decision by the Association’s Executive Board on Monday. The announcement was made after an Extraordinary Executive Board Meeting held on August 4 at the KACITA headquarters in Kampala.

Absa, MEST Africa Partner to Champion Innovation Through the 2025 MEST Africa Challenge
Absa has announced its exclusive partnership with the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) for the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025, reaffirming its commitment to empowering African tech entrepreneurs and accelerating innovation across the continent. The MEST Africa Challenge is a prestigious pan-African pitch competition that identifies, nurtures, and invests in

dfcu Bank, Aurionpro partner to Lead Digital Innovation in Transaction Banking
dfcu Bank has announced a strategic partnership with Aurionpro, a global leader in fintech solutions, marking a significant step in its digital transformation journey. This collaboration positions dfcu Bank at the forefront of innovation in transaction banking, particularly for its Corporate and SME clients. Through the partnership, dfcu Bank will

Tullow’s Gabon Exit Highlights Rising Role of African Firms in Upstream Sector
Tullow Oil has finalized the sale of its non-operated interests in Gabon to Gabon Oil Company (GOC) for $307 million, marking a strategic portfolio shift for the UK-based independent and a notable development for Gabon’s energy sector. The transaction transfers Tullow’s remaining production interests – estimated to contribute approximately 10,000

CCBA Marks Ninth Anniversary with Expansion, Tech Innovation and Recycling Push
Nine years after its landmark merger, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is celebrating nearly a decade of sustained growth, investment, and community-centered development—solidifying its role as the largest Coca-Cola bottling partner on the African continent. This milestone is more than a corporate anniversary; it’s a continuation of a legacy that began