Leading African private equity firms Alterra Capital backed by Nigerian Billionaire and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and Phatisa- an equity firm, have signed agreements to acquire 100% of Java…
East Africa’s impact investment leader, DOB Equity has announced an investment in Spouts International, a company transforming access to clean water with its locally manufactured ceramic water filters, branded as…
The insurance sector in Africa, particularly in Uganda, presents a remarkable opportunity for growth and innovation. With a penetration rate of only 0.85% in Uganda and under 3% across the…
Airtel Uganda has a new boss, Soumendra Sahu. He joins Uganda’s second-largest telco at an interesting time— increasing competition from MTN, the market share leader, and other independent ISPs. There…
Rwanda’s rapid development and business-friendly environment have attracted increasing foreign interest in real estate and agricultural investments. However, the country’s land rights framework is complex and uniquely shaped by its…
In a historic visit to Uganda, former Airtel Africa Group CEO, Segun Ogunsanya took a trip to Kitende Secondary School, Entebbe in April 2023 to experience the fast Airtel internet…
Leaders from various Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have commended Stanbic Bank for its commitment to empowering and skilling members of the SACCO community. The event held at Tuzza…
In a significant step towards transforming Uganda’s business landscape, dfcu Bank has launched a new lending campaign aimed at empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country. With over…
Ugandan startups have increasingly become attractive to VC firms across Africa. Outside the big four of Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria and Egypt, Uganda regularly hovers next to them competing with…
Olivia Byanyima is one of Uganda’s most prominent investment advisory titans. She graduated from Makerere University with a bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Economics before topping it up with a Masters…
