Zert Essential: Leading the Way in Ugandan Content Creation and Film Direction
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Ugandan media personality and entrepreneur Zert Essential is carving out a niche for himself as a leading figure in content creation and film direction. With a remarkable path that spans digital marketing and social media influence, Zert is not...
Human resources managers tipped on inclusiveness
Jinja, Uganda – Human Resources (HR) Managers from Jinja and across the country have been urged to prioritize giving equal opportunities to various categories of people when conducting recruitment exercises in their firms.
Sierra Leone blueprint on tackling Africa’s $90 billion illicit financial flows
Sierra Leone proposes establishing national communities of practice, implementing institutional reforms, and enhancing transparency in resource-backed lending. Experts agree that RBLs, often used to leverage natural resources for loans, should be a last resort, employed only with maximum transparency and tied to investments that bolster...
Stanbic Bank Uganda Clinches Double Victory at Euromoney Awards 2025: Best Bank and Best Investment Bank
Stanbic Bank Uganda has been named Best Bank and Best Investment Bank in Uganda in the 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, cementing its position as the country’s leading financial institution.
West Africa’s agribusinesses gear up for regional trade
By fostering e-commerce expertise, the International Trade Centre (ITC) is paving the way for West African agribusinesses to thrive beyond borders. ITC’s initiative offers tips on digital marketing, online payments, shipping logistics, and customer service, fostering a collaborative spirit across borders. For many players, poor...
Q&A With Yogi Biriggwa On Rebuilding the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA): A Year of Renewed Purpose, Repositioning and Progress
As the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) marks one year under its new Board leadership, we sat down with UTA President Yogi Biriggwa to reflect on what has been achieved, what challenges persist, and what lies ahead. UTA is the umbrella body for Uganda’s tourism private...
Revving up: Africa’s auto industry steers toward prosperity
Africa’s automobile industry is growing at 7 per cent annually. Morocco overtakes South Africa as Africa largest automobile manufacturer. Volkswagen leads foreign investment in Africa automobile manufacturing investment. The Africa automobile industry is growing rapidly driven by rising middle class income and demand for public...
Faster, Smarter, Fairer: How Goldstar Insurance’s Claims App Is Set To Revolutionise the Claims Process in Uganda
In a bold move to redefine customer experience in Uganda’s insurance sector, Goldstar Insurance has launched a revolutionary claims app that puts speed, transparency, and control in the hands of clients. Designed to simplify the most critical stage of insurance—claims reporting—the app promises to make...
EXCLUSIVE Q&A | Kenny Fihla: Steering Absa Group Into Its Next Growth Chapter
In one of his first major media interviews since taking the helm in June 2025, Kenny Fihla—Group CEO of Absa—sits down with CEO East Africa Magazine’s Executive Editor Muhereza Kyamutetera to unpack his strategic priorities for the bank and his outlook for Africa’s future. From...
Court orders mobile phone and email disclosure in escalating dfcu-Crane bank legal battle
LONDON — dfcu Bank secured a procedural victory in an ongoing case before the English High Court, part of legal proceedings initiated by Crane Bank Limited (CBL) and others. The case, which involves allegations against dfcu and other parties, remains in the pre-trial phase, with...
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