TOP STORIES

April 24, 2026

Why Skills and Trust in Technology Now Matter as Much as Assets in Northern Uganda

By Ambrose Dillan Masengere In Northern Uganda, where enterprise has historically been anchored in tangible assets such as land, livestock and inventory, a more nuanced shift […]
April 24, 2026

Stanbic launches 11th Schools Championship to spur youth innovation, job creation

Stanbic Bank Uganda has flagged off the 11th edition of the National Schools Championship (NSC), a flagship initiative aimed at equipping learners with practical skills in […]
April 17, 2026

Reframing Digital Finance for Luweero’s MSME’s

In Luweero, the mobile phone has long been part of everyday business. It connects customers, enables payments and keeps enterprises running. Yet for many small business […]
April 15, 2026

Apply for your UK visa now at our Premium Application Centre in Entebbe

Customers no longer need to travel to Kampala for a UK visa and can now book   Appointments at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/uga/en/gbr to visit our Premium Application Centre […]

BUSINESS NEWS

May 27, 2025

NARO hosts APA 2025 conference in Uganda, spotlighting innovation in potato and sweet potato research

The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, has highlighted the importance of potato and sweetpotato in addressing the nutritional needs of people […]
June 5, 2024

World Environment Day highlights Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s ongoing commitment to sustainability

By Tshidi Ramogase – CCBA Chief Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability Officer At Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), our sustainability strategy is centred around people—consumers and our […]
March 7, 2024
The Head of the European Investment Bank Regional Hub – East Africa, Edward Claessen, with TowerCo of Africa Uganda CEO, Geoffrey Donnels Oketayot, during the announcement on the sidelines of the Uganda-EU Business Forum

European Investment of US$40 Million Boosts Uganda’s Rural Telecom Expansion

In a significant move to enhance mobile network coverage in rural Uganda, TowerCo of Africa Uganda has secured long-term financing of US$40 million from European development […]
February 28, 2024

Common Card Payments Myths and Misconceptions by Ugandans Debunked

The landscape of financial payments in Uganda is rapidly evolving as consumers increasingly prioritize convenience and speed in their payment methods. The surge in demand for digital payment services reflects this trend, with mobile money transactions experiencing a notable 7.7 percent increase in volume and a 2.9 percent uptick in value, soaring to UGX 62.2 trillion in the quarter ending December 2023. In contrast, the value of debit card transactions remains relatively modest with an increase from UGX 532 billion to UGX 58 billion within the same period.
August 23, 2023

Uganda Telecom rebrands to UTel

Uganda Telecom, now known as UTel, has unveiled its fresh new identity as a subsidiary of the Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited (UTCL), under the ownership of […]

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