Industry & Analysis

Housing Finance Bank to offer mortgage solutions, financial literacy at Homes and Construction Expo

by CEO ReporterIndustry & AnalysisNovember 24, 2023November 24, 2023

Uganda’s homeownership landscape has its share of opportunities and challenges around affordable housing financing. While urban areas are witnessing growth and increased access to mortgage financing, informal settlements and inadequate…

The Silverback Awards Nominations List Is Finally Out! Who Is Who On The Final List Of 63 Nominees?

by Muhereza KyamuteteraIndustry & AnalysisThe Big StoryNovember 24, 2023November 24, 2023

63 nominees have been nominated by the Silverback Awards Committee for recognition in the 2nd edition of The Silverback Awards. Established in 2022, The Silverback Awards is an annual event…

Birungyi, Barata & Associates At 20 Years: A Q&A with Cephas Birungyi and Enoch Barata on how they built Uganda’s leading tax law firm from scratch

by Muhereza KyamuteteraIndustry & AnalysisQ + AsThe Big StoryThe LawyerNovember 18, 2023November 18, 2023

20 years later, the firm has blossomed into one of Uganda’s most respected tax law firms, commanding more than 50% of all tax litigation in the country. The firm has…

French insurance broker, Olea, expands to Uganda

by CEO ReporterCompany NewsIndustry & AnalysisNovember 18, 2023November 18, 2023

Olea Insurance Solutions, the pan-African insurance broker, has acquired a significant stake in Ballpack Insurance Group Uganda, expanding its footprint across the continent to its 25th market in Africa, the…

Housing Finance Bank joins GIZ, StartHub Africa in promoting innovation

by CEO ReporterIndustry & AnalysisNovember 18, 2023November 18, 2023

Housing Finance Bank recently joined StartHub Africa for the Open Innovation Program demo day where sux start-ups showcased their customized solutions to the growth of sustainable and smart cities. The…

Natasha Karungi, the creative genius behind the artistry in the design logo of Uganda Waragi Lemon and Ginger

by CEO ReporterIndustry & AnalysisNovember 16, 2023November 16, 2023

In the vibrant world of design, where creativity knows no bounds, Natasha Karungi, affectionately known as “Kashushu”, has emerged as a trailblazer. Her latest masterpiece takes center stage on the…

Gov’t cancels 48 land titles held by dfcu Bank

by CEO ReporterCommercial JusticeIndustry & AnalysisNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryNovember 9, 2023November 9, 2023

The Commissioner, Land Registration has cancelled 48 leases previously in favour of dfcu Bank held on land belonging to Meera Investments Limited. This follows a High Court finding and subsequent…

Purple Tuesday 2023⏤ together, we can make a difference in the lives of People With Disabilities, one step at a time

by Sanjay RughaniCompany NewsIndustry & AnalysisThought LeadershipNovember 8, 2023November 8, 2023

Yesterday, November 7th 2023, Standard Chartered Bank marked the 2023 Purple Tuesday with a series of activities that included lighting the bank’s head office purple as well as hosted several…

Q3 2023 Performance: Claver Serumaga, leads turnaround of NCBA Tanzania 

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCEOsIndustry & AnalysisThe Big StoryNovember 5, 2023November 5, 2023

NCBA Tanzania, the banking subsidiary of NCBA Group, has released its third-quarter financial report for 2023, showing remarkable growth in a series of bank fundamentals.  In results released this week,…

Navigating the labyrinth: Overcoming contract management challenges

by CEO ReporterIndustry & AnalysisOctober 26, 2023October 26, 2023

By Norman Kretzmer Every business depends on a web of relationships with numerous suppliers, service providers, advisors, clients, business partners, employees, shareholders, and other stakeholders to carry out its operations….