Tourism and hospitality: Handy tips to soar in Africa’s competitive market
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Expert tips tourism and hospitality sector investors to ‘go digital’ in an increasingly competitive industry. Survey shows hotels are getting better rates by partnering with experienced complementary service providers. What’s more, allowing customers to tailor their own holiday packages rakes in more revenue....
Absa unveils campaign to empower customers to achieve their 2025 goals
Absa unveils campaign to empower customers to achieve their 2025 goals KAMPALA — Absa Bank Uganda has unveiled ‘It’s your turn. Jooga 2025 with Absa’, a campaign offering a number of financial services to both individuals and businesses to empower them to achieve their 2025...
Sustained growth in private sector output marks end of 2024
Sustained growth in private sector output marks end of 2024 KAMPALA – The monthly Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which provides a measure of prevailing private sector outlook, dropped to 53.1 during December compared to the 55.7 reading posted in November. Christopher Legilisho, Economist at...
Salaam Bank scoops top honours for green, real estate financing
Salaam Bank scoops top honours for green, real estate financing President Museveni, during the launch of Salaam Bank Ltd, at Kololo on March 27, 2024, with the bank’s top officials, including Chairman Mr. Ibrahim Abdirahman and Managing Director Mr. Michael Mande. KAMPALA, UGANDA – Salaam...
Somalia and Tanzania forge stronger economic bonds in regional push
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Somalia has signed multiple socio-economic, and security pacts with Tanzania. In the agreements, Somalia asserts commitment to regional development, security Somalia looking to rebuild image, enhance regional cooperation and trade with its East African trading partners. Somalia is steadily carving out a key...
Startup funding in Africa drops by 25 per cent to $2.2 billion
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Africa’s startup funding ecosystem experienced a decline in 2024, with total investments dropping by 25% to $2.2 billion amidst a global economic slowdown. However, a strong rebound in the second half, driven by two unicorn deals, highlighted the sector’s resilience and potential. Regional...
Future Finance Awards to spotlight trailblazers in innovation, sustainability
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail The Future Finance Awards at AIM Congress 2025 will honour innovators and leaders transforming the financial industry through groundbreaking technology, sustainability, and leadership. Winners will gain global recognition, inspiring progress and setting benchmarks in fintech, digital banking, and ESG practices. These awards highlight...
Tips to help you find the best CBD flower companies
Tips to help you find the best CBD flower companies The CBD market has experienced massive growth over the past few years. A lot of this has been influenced by more states legalizing the use of CBD for both medicinal and recreational use. More research...
Rwanda joins African countries rolling out red carpet for Hollywood to boost tourism
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Rwanda signs investment pact with US comedian Steve Harvey joining a list of countries in Africa tapping Hollywood stars to promote tourism. New deal will establish an academic institution in Kigali. Steve Harvey to invest in education, health and film in Rwanda. Tourism...
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