Johannesburg, South Africa | XINHUA | The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) on Tuesday launched a program to help Africa’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to adapt business operations in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. AUDA-NEPAD, in partnership with Ecobank Group, launched the MSME Academy which will give …
Read More »Ecobank gets US$200million boost
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Small and medium enterprises banking with the Togo-based Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), have a chance to borrow part of $200 million, FMO, the Dutch development bank, has made available for SME growth across the continent. Ecobank Group CEO, Ade Ayeyemi, said new transaction …
Read More »NEWS ROUNDUP: RwandAir unveils inflight duty free, Ecobank boosts Cranes
RwandAir unveils inflight duty free services Following the arrival of ‘Kalisimbi‘, RwandAir’s third Boeing B737-800NG and first – also in Africa – with inflight WiFi connectivity on Nov 16, has the airline’s CEO John Mirenge announced the launch of inflight duty free sales over the coming days. Once in place …
Read More »Ecobank gives Cranes sh450m boost, 50 fans for Gabon
Ecobank Uganda has joined the list of Cranes sponsors, giving the team sh450 million for three years as they prepare for their return to the African Cup of Nations finals. A sh6 billion funds drive has also been launched on behalf of the team by Ecobank, where 50 Uganda Cranes …
Read More »Ecobank integrating East African community
Commercial Banks globally play an integral role in financing businesses, projects and other forms of trade. Ecobank Uganda’s Managing Director, Michael Monari says their Bank is well positioned to contribute to the success of the East African Community integration process: You have presence in all East African states, which means …
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