Capital One Group Hosts ESG Summit, Urges Sustainable Growth
Capital One Group Hosts ESG Summit, Urges Sustainable Growth Group photo of Capital One Group staff members, guest speakers and sponsors. KAMPALA, Uganda — Capital One Group successfully hosted the 2025 ESG Summit on Thursday, June 5, 2025, bringing together Uganda’s leading voices in sustainability,...
From PostBank to Pearl Bank: Uganda’s Boldest Banking Transformation Shines On
In a bold leap toward the future, PostBank Uganda is rebranding to Pearl Bank Uganda Limited—marking the climax of a five-year transformation led by MD Julius Kakeeto. From a struggling state-owned institution in 2019 to a thriving, digitally agile bank in 2024 with UGX 35.4...
URA triumphs as High Court rejects Real Task Agencies’ judicial review bid of UGX1.1b tax challenge
URA triumphs as High Court rejects Real Task Agencies’ judicial review bid of UGX1.1b tax challenge Uganda Revenue Authority headquarters in Nakawa, Kampala (PHOTO /Courtesy) The High Court has dismissed an application by Real Task Agencies Limited, a company dealing in machinery and equipment, which...
Shareholders approve PostBank rebrand to Pearl Bank amidst strong financial growth
Shareholders approve PostBank rebrand to Pearl Bank amidst strong financial growth Matia Kasaija (2nd R), Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Evelyn Anite (2nd L), State Minister of Finance for Investment and Privatization, Andrew Otengo Owiny (R), PostBank Uganda Board Chairman, and Julius Kakeeto...
Chinese-run Mbale Industrial Park invests $2.5m to combat water pollution
Chinese-run Mbale Industrial Park invests $2.5m to combat water pollution MBALE, Uganda — The Chinese-run Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park has invested approximately $2.5 million in advanced water treatment systems, a move officials say is significantly combating water pollution and transforming the park’s environmental footprint. The...
Ending Plastic Pollution: Why Uganda’s Climate Goals Depend on Sustainable Finance
Plastic pollution is not just an environmental threat—it’s a barrier to Uganda’s economic transformation. In this compelling World Environment Day op-ed, Sanjay Rughani, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda, makes a passionate case for sustainable finance as the linchpin for tackling Uganda’s plastic crisis and...
UN Women launches coding hub in Jinja to empower Uganda’s next generation of female tech leaders
UN Women launches coding hub in Jinja to empower Uganda’s next generation of female tech leaders Jinja, Uganda – UN Women, in partnership with the Government of Uganda and the African Union Commission, has today launched the third phase of the African Girls Can Code Initiative...
Reeling from 10% US tariff, Eswatini firms up EU export routes
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Eswatini is turning the new challenge into a trade opportunity by capacitating local firms to cultivate fresh export pathways to the 27-member EU bloc. Backed by ITC, new approach is tailored to address key constraints to competitiveness by supporting trade policy, market access,...
Two billionaires, divergent visions: Bill Gates bets on Africa as Trump turns away
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail While Donald Trump is retreating from the global stage, Bill Gates is doubling down on his investment in Africa’s future. Gates announced he would give away all his wealth — about $200Bn by 2045 — with Africa as the primary beneficiary. Trump’s “America...
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