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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 |

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

Exim Bank Uganda Kicks Off Support as Official Banking Partner for the Pearl of Africa Golf Series |

When Women Rise, Economies Rise: The Power of Giving to Gain |

Uganda Digital Society to Host the 1st Inaugural Digital Marketers Roundtable |

Stanbic Bank Puts UGX 100 Million Behind Youth Innovation Push |

Airtel Africa Charts Digital Future with Mobile Money IPO, Satellite Expansion and Crypto Ambitions |

Uganda’s Government Issues Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flood Alert |

Women in Digital Event Targets Mentorship Gap in Uganda’s ICT Sector |

FINCA Uganda’s Reserve Fund Saves Ayilo Settlement Business Group from Loan Default |

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Peacekeepers Honoured with UN Medals in Somalia |

Nairobi Hosts Successful HSBC SVNS 2 as Rugby Africa Hails Kenya’s Global Readiness |

African Energy Chamber Backs Kigali Africa CEO Forum as Key Investment Platform |

Uganda and Tanzania have agreed to strengthen collaboration in key areas |

Bank of Africa Uganda Celebrates Customers with Exclusive Watch Party and Trip to Morocco Giveaway |

Bank of Africa Uganda Launches Quick Fix Loan for Faster, Smarter Access to Personal Financing |

How FINCA Uganda Loans Are Fueling the Growth of Enterprises in Northern Uganda. |

Carrefour Kicks Off Black November with Massive Discounts Across a Wide Range of Items |

Bank of Africa Uganda Facilitates Integrated Payment System at Butabika Hospital with URA |

Uganda Digital Society and National ICT Innovation Hub collaborate to strengthen Uganda’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem |

Every Shilling Counts: How Ugandans Are Adapting to Rising Costs |

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

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Andrew

Exim Bank Uganda has launched “Deals Move with Exim Trade Finance Solutions,” a new trade finance campaign aimed at enabling businesses to operate without interruption and seize opportunities in an increasingly competitive market. Trade finance is critical for businesses to manage cash flow, fulfill contracts, and expand into new markets. Through guarantees, invoice financing, contract

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Women in Digital Event Targets Mentorship Gap in Uganda’s ICT Sector

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 Andrew

Women pursuing careers in Uganda’s growing digital economy are set to gain access to mentorship, networking, and career guidance through a new initiative aimed at strengthening their participation in the technology sector. The inaugural Women in Digital event, organised by Uganda Digital Society, will provide a platform for women to connect with industry peers, access

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FINCA Uganda’s Reserve Fund Saves Ayilo Settlement Business Group from Loan Default

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 Andrew

A seven-member business group in Ayilo 1 Refugee Settlement has avoided a potential financial collapse thanks to timely intervention from FINCA Uganda’s Small Managed Group (SMG) Reserve Fund. The Anyawi Amami Business Group, made up of members from both the refugee and host communities in Pakele Subcounty, faced a repayment challenge after one member unexpectedly

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How FINCA’s Self-managed group loans are Empowering Women

March 25, 2025 Andrew

As the world celebrates Women this entire Month of March, a vibrant transformation is unfolding across Uganda. Women, who continuously deal with daily struggles, are now witnessing a surge of economic empowerment, fueled by community-driven financial solutions from the unwavering support of several financial institutions. FINCA Uganda is accelerating action through its different programs that

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