Yasser K. Ahmed, the Lebanese Billionaire Behind Riham & Biplous, Buys Lugogo Mall
Lebanese billionaire Yasser K. Ahmed, the force behind Riham and Biplous, has acquired Uganda’s iconic Lugogo Mall for an estimated USD 20 million, rebranding it to YK Lugogo Mall. As one of the country's biggest post-COVID commercial property deals, the acquisition marks Ahmed’s bold expansion...
How Logo Makers Are Becoming the Secret Weapon of Modern Marketers
How Logo Makers Are Becoming the Secret Weapon of Modern Marketers In the fast-paced world of marketing, standing out is everything. One of the most powerful tools for building a memorable brand identity is a logo. But for many small businesses and entrepreneurs, hiring a...
Uganda, Kenya, Senegal lead African Development Bank’s electricity regulatory index
Kenya and Senegal have emerged as the top performers in the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), demonstrating exceptional progress in power sector governance and regulatory outcomes. The comprehensive assessment, unveiled at the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, evaluates regulatory frameworks...
Africa healthcare: Calls grow for self-reliance as foreign aid dries up
Africa healthcare is largely dependent on external aid and imports. Africa imports more than 95% of active pharmaceutical ingredients and 70% of medicines. Nigeria leads the continent in producing healthcare products locally. If the Trump aid cuts have done anything, they have pushed policymakers to...
Tanzania’s eCooking push signals new era in sustainable energy shift
Tanzania has launched its first ever national ecooking awareness campaign in a bid to accelerate the country’s shift from traditional biomass based cooking to modern electric cooking. Backed by the Ministry of Energy in collaboration with the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) and with funding from...
Stanbic Bank launches new FlexiPay Campaign to Promote Financial Inclusion and Digital Transformation
KAMPALA – Stanbic Bank Uganda today announced the launch of an exciting, three-month nationwide campaign to boost its innovative digital payments platform FlexiPay.
Housing Finance Bank hosts second edition of business clinic series
KAMPALA – Housing Finance Bank recently hosted the second edition of its Business Clinic series, building on the success of the inaugural session that focused on empowering women in business. This latest session broadened its scope to include Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), with a...
How can fraud be prevented through a technological approach?
The gambling industry is an attractive arena for fraudsters. In 2024, fraudulent activity in this sector grew by 64%. As a result, the industry lost tens of billions of euros. However, with the help of advanced anti-fraud platforms, it is now possible to integrate technologies...
Equity Supports Environmental Sustainability through Equi-Green Loans
Equity Bank Uganda is taking bold steps to protecting the environment by driving access to clean and affordable energy solutions. And as climate change continues to impact communities across the country, Equity is demonstrating leadership by financing green solutions that not only improve lives but...
Exploring the Forex CFD Trading Landscape in Africa in 2024
Within the financial history of Africa, the last 10 years have witnessed a notable surge in the acceptance of Forex CFD trading. Technological advancements have become the unsung stars of the Forex CFD trading story in Africa. If you wish to get started with Forex CFD...
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