DTB Uganda recognized by Mastercard for highest card usage in POS transactions
KAMPALA – Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda has been honored by Mastercard for achieving the highest card usage at point-of-sale (POS) transaction volumes in Uganda’s banking industry. The prestigious award was presented to DTB by Mr. Ali Shehryar, Mastercard’s Senior Vice President and East Africa...
Mozambique buys Kenyan-made HIV drugs, marking key step in Africa’s push to self-sufficiency
Global Fund is procuring Kenyan-made HIV drugs for patients in Mozambique, making it the first time African-manufactured drug (TLD) has been deployed through this channel. In 2023, Kenya-based pharma Universal Corporation Ltd became the first African manufacturer to receive WHO nod to produce tenofovir disoproxil...
Kenya faults Tanzania for undermining regional trade integration
Trade integration across EAC in jeopardy after Kenya accuses Tanzania of watering down the core objective of “regional economic integration”. This follows Dodoma’s move to prohibit non-Tanzanians from operating businesses across 15 segments, a directive that is poised to hit Kenyans hard. Nairobi says Dodoma’s...
Uganda’s digital transformation hinges on homegrown ICT solutions, says UCC boss
KAMPALA — Homegrown information and communications technology (ICT) solutions are critical for Uganda’s development goals, according to George William Nyombi Thembo, executive director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). Thembo made the remarks Friday at the launch of the 9th National Conference on Communications (NCC), highlighting...
Uganda launches E-Mobility Expo, eyes green transport future
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The National E-Mobility Expo 2025 officially launched today, signaling Uganda’s firm commitment to sustainable innovation and a greener future for its transportation sector.
From Celtel to 40 Million Lines: The Rise of Uganda’s Trillion-Shilling Telecom Empire Over Three Decades
In 1993, Uganda had just 30,000 phone lines. Today, there are over 40 million. This explainer unpacks how Uganda transitioned from telecom stagnation to mobile boom, highlighting service expansion, bold reforms, competitive market dynamics, and the performance of major telecom providers.
World Bank names Nigerian Health expert Dr. Francisca Akala as new country manager for Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda— The World Bank has named Nigerian health and development expert Dr. Francisca Ayodeji Akala as its new country manager for Uganda, effective Aug. 1, 2025.
DTB achieves ISO certification for information security excellence
KAMPALA – Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has officially been awarded the ISO 27001:2022 certification, a globally recognized standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
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