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FINCA broadens approach to ending poverty in Uganda |

Why More Ugandans Should Embrace Card Payments |

Wellahealth, Pula Advisors and Sprints Win Fifth Edition of Africa’s Business Heroes Competition |

Music Streamers Collaborate with African Telecom Companies to Increase Reach |

Africa’s mobile revolution has hit a plateau |

Thinking about Jumia and the future of e-commerce |

Is the African Football League a New Dawn for the Continent? |

Microsoft and M-PESA Africa Collaborate to Build Digital Skills Among African SMEs |

Microsoft and Flutterwave Forge 5-Year Strategic Partnership to Boost African SMEs. |

Kenya Grows Tech Influence With Launch of Amazon Web Services Centre |

Equity Bank and Mastercard Join Forces to Revolutionize Digital Payments in East Africa |

Housing Finance Bank Engages Hoima Customers to Drive Inclusive Growth in Bunyoro |

Vivo Energy Uganda Launches new Shell Advance AX7 & Linya Levo Campaign to Boost Boda Boda Performance |

From UGX 70,000 to a Thriving Enterprise: Benah Nambi’s Journey with FINCA Uganda |

HFB Equips Agent Bankers with Skills and Solutions to Strengthen Financial Inclusion at the HFB Agent Banking Forum |

As Retrowave Celebrates Memories of the Past, HFB Encourages Ugandans to Build Legacies for the Future |

Housing Finance Bank Deepens Customer Engagement in Teso Sub-Region. |

Why More Ugandans Are Choosing Local Products on Supermarket Shelves |

Housing Finance Bank Joins Akright City’s 20th Anniversary Marathon Celebrating Transformative Urban Development |

Housing Finance Bank Promotes Community Health Through Blood Donation |

How FINCA Spesho Is Opening Doors for First-Time Banking Customers. |

Carrefour Uganda Surprises Shoppers With Free Breakfast Across Seven Major Branches. |

From 50 to 2,000 Acres: A Farmer’s Dream, a Community’s Gain Through Gov’t and Housing Finance Bank’s Support |

Uganda Digital Society Announces First John Babirukamu Annual Memorial Lecture |

When the School Bell Rings, the Financial Pressure Begins: Inside Uganda’s Back-to-School Reality and the Race to Keep Children in Class |

Bank of Africa-Uganda reinforces SME focus at the 3rd Edition of the CEO Business Conference 2026 |

Entrepreneurial Energy, Fragile Foundations: The Reality of Youth Business in Uganda |

Carrefour Brand Bonanza Redefines Household Value Through Cross Category Retail Savings |

Housing Finance Bank Delivers Strong 2025 Financial Performance, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainable Growth |

Stanbic launches 11th Schools Championship to spur youth innovation, job creation |

Exim Bank Uganda Launches “Deals Move with Exim Trade Finance Solutions” to Power Business Growth and Keep Trade Moving |

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Vivo Energy Uganda Launches new Shell Advance AX7 & Linya Levo Campaign to Boost Boda Boda Performance

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 jeremiah

Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has launched a synthetic-blend motorcycle engine oil, Shell Advance AX7 10W-40, through the latest “Linya Levo” campaign. The nationwide initiative introduces a high-performance motorcycle lubricant engineered to help riders travel further on every litre of fuel while delivering superior engine protection under

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From UGX 70,000 to a Thriving Enterprise: Benah Nambi’s Journey with FINCA Uganda

August 12, 2026August 27, 2026 Andrew

In May 2015, Benah Nambi sat in her quiet Lugazi home, staring at empty shop shelves and a drained bank account. Her husband had just lost a long, painful battle to illness. The fight had not just taken his life; it had swallowed every single shilling the family owned. As a grieving widow, Nambi faced

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HFB Equips Agent Bankers with Skills and Solutions to Strengthen Financial Inclusion at the HFB Agent Banking Forum

August 11, 2026August 27, 2026 Arthur

Housing Finance Bank (HFB) today hosted over 150 Agent Bankers from Kampala at the HFB Agent Banking Forum held at Imperial Royale Hotel, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to strengthening its agent network through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and practical business support. The forum brought together agents and Bank representatives to deepen their understanding of the evolving

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As Retrowave Celebrates Memories of the Past, HFB Encourages Ugandans to Build Legacies for the Future

August 3, 2026 macree

Kampala, Uganda; The 3rd edition of Retrowave at Akright City was more than a celebration of timeless music, cherished memories and the connections that bring generations together. As the Platinum Sponsor of the event, Housing Finance Bank (HFB) used the platform to engage guests in a conversation that extends beyond entertainment: building a lasting legacy

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