CAPTION: Virgine Leroy (C), Ambassador of France to the Republic of Uganda, receiving a souvenir. Looking on is Head Financial Institutions and Social Enterprises at Pearl Bank, George Williams Walusansa, (2nd L) Marc Trouyet (L), the Country Director for AFD in Uganda, joined by other officials from Rwanyamahembe SACCO during a courtesy visit to some […]
MwamiKAMPALA – MTN Uganda Limited has been ordered to pay more than 2.3 billion shillings to its former Senior Manager, Richard Mwami, after finding that the telecommunications company maliciously instigated his prosecution in the MTN Mobile Money fraud case.Mwami, who served as Senior Manager for MTN Village Phone before becoming Senior Manager for Public Access, […]
CAPTION: EALA and SEATINI officials pose for a photograph after signing a partnership in Arusha June, 26th 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporter ARUSHA – The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and the Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on […]
CAPTION: Centenary bank managers and official of Bank of Uganda during the launch of ‘gonza pay’ in Kampala. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Centenary Bank has launched GonzaPay, a secure, bank-backed digital wallet designed to bridge the gap between cash-heavy transactions and modern digital finance. The new platform is set to expand the bank’s digital […]
By AgenciesDAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Embassy in China has urged Tanzanians to take advantage of China’s zero-tariff policy for African products by expanding exports of agricultural produce, minerals and value-added goods to the world’s second-largest economy.The call follows China’s decision to remove import tariffs on products from nearly all African countries, including Tanzania, creating fresh […]
KIGALI – Rwanda has ruled out opening its electricity transmission and distribution networks to private investors, bucking a regional trend as Kenya and Uganda move to expand the use of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to boost energy access. Kigali will continue to allow private players to participate in electricity generation projects, both through partnerships and as independent […]
CAPTION: Managing Director Eng Silver Mugishat, right, signs a contract with Zhonghao Overseas Construction Engineering Company Limited manager at NWSC headquarters in Nakasero on Tuesday, June 25, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Government of Uganda, through the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has unveiled a Shs14.24 billion water supply project for Hoima […]
BB Energy initiated legal proceedings in London’s courts last year, alleging that South Sudan failed to deliver oil cargoes purchased under the prepayment arrangementsBy AgenciesUNITED KINGDOM – London’s High Court has upheld an injunction preventing South Sudan from entering into new oil prepayment agreements until it settles outstanding obligations to commodities trader BB Energy, according […]
CAPTION: Silver Mugisha, managing director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – Uganda’s push towards universal water access is exposing a new set of structural challenges, with the national water utility warning that illegal connections and infrastructure vandalism are eroding gains from years of expansion. Silver Mugisha, […]