Angola opens energy frontier to U.S. investors in renewables and minerals
US investors are now eyeing new frontiers—ranging from gas monetization and mineral development to solar and green hydrogen investments in Angola. Luanda has unveiled over $60 billion in oil and gas investment prospects through its National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency. These investments span exploration,...
BrighterMonday, Mastercard Foundation Tackle Youth Job Crisis in Uganda
BrighterMonday, Mastercard Foundation Tackle Youth Job Crisis in Uganda Panelists (from left): Douglas Opio, Executive Director, Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE); Rita Ngenzi, Executive Director, Innovation Village Hub; Pamela Kabahesi, Country Programme Lead, BrighterMonday Uganda; and Evelyn Lwanga Ssematimba, Head of Human Capital, Madison Insurance...
Goldstar Insurance Reaffirms Financial Strength with AA(UG) GCR Rating
Goldstar Insurance has reaffirmed its position as Uganda’s leading indigenous non-life insurer following the reaffirmation of its AA(UG) credit rating by GCR Ratings. The rating, backed by strong capital adequacy, liquidity, and disciplined claims management, underscores Goldstar’s financial strength and stakeholder trust. As the No.1...
Uganda, Tanzania, and Zanzibar sign historic MOU to boost regional energy cooperation
Uganda, Tanzania, and Zanzibar sign historic MOU to boost regional energy cooperation Mr. Halfani R. Halfani, Board Chair for PURA (L), Ms. Lynda Biribwona, PAU Board Chairperson,(C), Mr. Muhammed S. Said, the Managing Director of ZPRA (R) shortly after the signing ceremony at Petroleum House,...
Africa’s young agri-tech innovators gather in Kampala to shape future of food systems
Africa’s young agri-tech innovators gather in Kampala to shape future of food systems Ayute innovators on a panel (PHOTO/Courtesy). KAMPALA – Heifer International is hosting the AYuTe NextGen 2025 Regional Event at Speke Resort & Conference Centre in Munyonyo, Kampala. The event brought together Africa’s...
Students, traders, families on edge as Trump targets 26 African nations with visa ban
Nigeria, Ethiopia, Uganda, Ghana, Tanzania, Egypt, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and 20 others across Africa under close check by Trump for possible visa ban. Globally, a total of 36 nations have 60 days to address the issues raised, or risk being added to an already divisive list...
Stanbic Bank, UNICAF launch scholarship fund to empower Ugandan students
Stanbic Bank, UNICAF launch scholarship fund to empower Ugandan students KAMPALA, Uganda — Stanbic Bank Uganda has partnered with UNICAF, a global educational platform, to establish a new scholarship fund designed to empower Ugandan students. The initiative will provide scholarships covering up to 82% of tuition...
Virtual dollar cards for Ugandan residents: simple, efficient, borderless
Virtual dollar cards for Ugandan residents: simple, efficient, borderless Uganda’s financial system is largely built around mobile wallets, local banks, and regional remittance networks. While this model has supported domestic transactions well, it presents clear limitations when stepping into the global economy: most notably, the...
God, Faith, and Leadership: How Uganda’s Top Executives Draw Strength from Above
In Uganda’s boardrooms, a quiet revolution is taking place—led not by spreadsheets alone, but by scripture and spiritual conviction. In this deeply personal yet powerful feature, five of Uganda’s top executives—Sylvia Mulinge, Allen Kagina, Judy Rugasira, Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, and Elizabeth Ntege—open up about how...
Leading with Purpose: Judy Rugasira on Faith, Integrity, and Stewardship
For Judy Rugasira, leadership is more than strategy—it’s a calling rooted in faith. In this deeply reflective interview, the Managing Director of Knight Frank Uganda reveals how her Christian beliefs shape every facet of her leadership, from daily routines to high-stakes decisions. Drawing from Scripture...
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