Interswitch Network to boost Talkio Mobile’s reach across Uganda
Interswitch Network to boost Talkio Mobile’s reach across Uganda Talkio Mobile expands its reach across Uganda through a new partnership with Interswitch, offering convenient airtime, data, and mobile money services via the extensive Quickteller Agent Network. KAMPALA, UGANDA — Talkio Mobile, a new telecommunications provider in...
Equity Bank Uganda Staff on Tenterhooks as James Mwangi’s Intra-Group Integrity Cleanup Enters Kampala
After Purging Staff in Kenya over Questionable Transactions, James Mwangi Rolls Operation across East Africa—Including Uganda. As Equity Bank Uganda staff brace for a sweeping integrity audit, Group CEO James Mwangi leads a bold and uncompromising effort to restore trust, accountability, and the founding values...
Illicit trade costs Uganda UGX.30 billion annually – Report
Illicit trade costs Uganda UGX.30 billion annually – Report KAMPALA – New research reveals that the illicit cigarette trade is on the rise in East Africa, with Uganda and Kenya facing significant revenue losses and increased smuggling activity. A study by Kantar, an international research...
Catalyst Zero: An AI solution for agri-processes
Agriculture sector is one of the major greenhouse gas emitters. AI solutions like Catalyst Zero hep identify emissions in agricultural processes. Agriculture sector accounted for 11% of emissions in 2022 according to FAO. AI technologies such as the new Catalyst Zero are accelerating the reduction...
China’s AI Expansion adds to existing Employment Crisis
China’s AI Expansion adds to existing Employment Crisis AI’s displacement of junior-level cognitive jobs could worsen China’s employment crisis, particularly as urban youth unemployment exceeds 15%. China’s rapid AI adoption is reshaping its labour market, with analysts debating whether it will alleviate workforce shortages or...
How Tata Steel is fueling global energy transition
Steel is both a problem and part of the solution for green energy transition. Governments must afford better policies for decarbonization of steel. production New technologies are helping decarbonize the industry. Tata Steel: Steel production is at the top of the list of climate change,...
Pride Bank honored for agriculture, small business lending
Pride Bank honored for agriculture, small business lending Bank of Uganda Gov. Michael Atingi-Ego, center, presents staff from Pride Bank Limited with awards recognizing the bank as First Runner-Up in both Agricultural Credit Facility and Small Business Fund categories in Kampala, Uganda. KAMPALA, Uganda — Pride...
How gnuGrid CRB’s Mobile Credit Score Is Redrawing Uganda’s Financial Inclusion Map and Helping Lenders De-Risk the Last Mile
In a country where millions remain invisible to traditional finance, a quiet fintech revolution is underway this story explores how gnuGrid CRB's innovative mobile-powered credit score is transforming access to credit for Uganda’s underserved—boda riders, gig workers, and micro-entrepreneurs—while helping lenders like Mogo Uganda reduce...
Breaking the HIV bottleneck: Why sub-Saharan Africa must lead the way
Africa remains largely overlooked in HIV sequencing research, despite bearing the greatest burden. African nations must build their own research capacity, rather than relying solely on Western institutions and donors. It is time for Africa to reclaim agency over its health future. Global HIV research...
Corporate culture: The silent engine behind talent acquisition and growth
An established culture drives growth in companies. Top talent is attracted to company values. Promoting from within helps reinforce culture in a company. Corporate culture is a two way street, on the one side, it is driven by the management who lead and guide and...
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