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dfcu Bank partners with UWEAL for the Annual Women Business Leadership Conference 2024

by Brian EmorutCompany NewsFinanceNews & AnalysisWomen in BusinessDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024

dfcu Bank partnered with the Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited (UWEAL) to empower and recognize the achievements of women entrepreneurs at the Annual Women Business Leadership Conference 2024 and Award…

NCBA Bank Rwanda Appoints Maurice Toroitich as Managing Director

by Brian EmorutBanking & InsuranceFinanceThe Big StoryDecember 10, 2024December 10, 2024

NCBA Bank Rwanda has announced the appointment of Maurice Toroitich as its Managing Director. The appointment brings to the helm a veteran of the banking industry, whose leadership spans nearly…

Legitimate Money Lenders Secure Uganda’s Financial Future This Christmas

by Brian EmorutFinanceNews & AnalysisDecember 4, 2024December 6, 2024

Legitimate Money Lenders have urged the government to closely monitor economic activity during the Christmas season while re-opening dialogue on lending rates. Through the Money Lenders Association of Uganda (MLAU),…

I&M Bank Offers Loan Repayment Holiday to Customers This Festive Season

by Brian EmorutBanking & InsuranceCompany NewsFinanceNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024

I&M Bank Uganda is extending a festive season gift to its customers with a loan repayment holiday, providing much-needed financial relief during the Christmas season and the back-to-school period. The…

David Plenderleith Scoops Second Serena 63 Golf Series

by Brian EmorutCompany NewsFinanceThe Big StoryDecember 2, 2024December 2, 2024

David Plenderleith was announced the winner of the second edition of the I&M Bank sponsored- Serena 63 Golf Series, at the season finale prize giving do, on Saturday November 30th,…

I&M Bank named Most Innovative Digital Bank and Best Private Bank in Uganda by Global Banking and Finance Review Awards

by Brian EmorutBanking & InsuranceCompany NewsFinanceFintechsNews & AnalysisNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024

I&M Bank (Uganda) has been recognized as the Most Innovative Digital Bank Uganda and Best Private Bank in Uganda for the year 2024 by the Global Banking and Finance Review…

Entrepreneurs Urged to be Tax Compliant

by Brian EmorutCompany NewsFinanceNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Entrepreneurs have been advised that an important part of doing business is being compliant in regards to the relevant regulatory rules in place. Speaking during a panel discussion under the…

Habitat for Humanity to receive a $500,000 grant from The Citi Foundation to help combat homelessness in Uganda

by Brian EmorutCompany NewsFinanceNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024

The Citi Foundation has announced the 50 community organizations around the world that are set to each receive $500,000 (UGX 1.8 Billion) in catalytic funding as part of the 2024…

CITI, Marks 25 Years In Uganda

by Brian EmorutCompany NewsFinanceNews & AnalysisNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Citi Uganda commemorated 25 years of operating in the country in an event attended by government, business, and industry leaders, including the Minister of State for General Duties, Honorable Henry Musasizi. Since…

dfcu’s Women in Business Program is transforming the face of women entrepreneurship—an interview with Dr. Gudula Naiga Basaza

by Brian EmorutCompany NewsFinanceNews & AnalysisProfilesNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

Empowering women is like watering the roots of a tree, it nourishes the entire community. This was one of dfcu Bank’s considerations when it started the dfcu Women in Business…