Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | On 30th July 2023, at the UMA Multipurpose Hall Lugogo, Apostle Grace Lubega and his team clapped their way into the history books for a record-breaking 3 hours, 16 minutes and 1 second. This record attempt has now been officially confirmed by the Guinness World …
Read More »Banks strive to counter cyber threats
Annual Bankers’ Conference 2023 unveils strategies for digital resilience Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Cybersecurity has become a critical concern as digital transformation sweeps across Uganda’s banking landscape. The recently concluded Annual Bankers’ Conference 2023 provided a platform for industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to deliberate on the escalating cybersecurity …
Read More »MTN MoMo mulls plan to fund agents, merchants
The company’s agents have declined by 5.5% to 162,000 as it continued to execute its agent rationalisation strategy geared towards sustainable growth Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | MTN Uganda’s subsidiary, MTN Mobile Money Uganda Ltd, plans to partner with financial institutions to extend credit to MTN Mobile agents and merchants …
Read More »Airtel Uganda to offer 20% stake through IPO
The company will give more preference to Ugandan investors Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Airtel Uganda plans to float a 20% stake in the company, equivalent to 8 billion ordinary shares, via an initial public offer (IPO) to be listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE). The operator said that …
Read More »HRMAU partners with BrighterMonday Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Human Resource Managers’ Association of Uganda (HRMAU) on August 11th formally signed the partnership Memorandum of Association (MoU) with BrighterMonday Uganda, the largest job matching and career platform in Uganda to leverage the job market data & opportunities for its members and the wider public. …
Read More »GA insurance is open to organic growth
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Francis Kamau is the CEO of GA Insurance. He spoke to The Independent’s Patricia Akankwatsa in an interview about Uganda’s insurance growth prospects. GA Insurance entered the Ugandan market through the acquisition of Nova Insurance Company nearly four years ago. How has business been so …
Read More »Phaneroo shatters Guinness World Record for longest applause
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | In a dazzling display of unity, passion, and unwavering devotion, Phaneroo, a renowned religious organization, etched its name in history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest applause. This momentous achievement dubbed “Clap for Jesus” took place on July 30th at the UMA multipurpose …
Read More »Uganda to host a freight conference next month
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda Freight Forwarders Association (UFFA) in partnership with the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), will host the RAME2023 an international conference that brings together freight logistics stakeholders from the Region Africa and Middle East (RAME) at the Commonwealth Resort, Munyonyo, next month RAME represents …
Read More »Setting up a bone marrow transplant facility
Experts discuss essential factors and challenges Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda Cancer Institute in collaboration with Magnus Medi and Aster Healthcare has been in talks about setting up a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) facility at the institute to reduce the number of Ugandans who travel abroad for the procedure. …
Read More »VISA and Uganda Bankers Association partner to accelerate contactless payments in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | VISA, a global leader in digital payments, has joined forces with the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) to spearhead an innovative training program aimed at accelerating the growth of contactless payments in Uganda. With a shared vision of advancing financial inclusion and promoting secure, convenient payment …
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