Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Centenary Bank has launched GonzaPay, a secure, bank-backed digital wallet designed to bridge the gap between cash-heavy transactions and modern digital finance. The new platform is set to expand the bank’s digital footprint and bring seamless, affordable financial services directly to Ugandans. The digital …

  COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | While swearing in for his 7th term of office, President Yoweri Museveni promised Ugandans a tough crackdown on corruption, notably declaring the start of ‘Kisanja No More Sleep’. He blamed government officials, like Permanent Secretaries and Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) for misusing public funds …

BEIJING | Xinhua | Gears are among humanity’s oldest inventions. One turns, the next follows. If any single gear jams, the whole machine stops. Global supply chains work the same way. They are woven together, and smooth operation depends on each link meshing with the next. China has long been …

CARACAS | Xinhua | Venezuela is racing against time on Thursday to rescue hundreds believed trapped beneath collapsed buildings after twin powerful earthquakes left at least 188 people dead and 1,520 injured, while authorities warned the toll could rise further as rescuers struggled to reach the worst-hit areas. The shallow …

  Africa’s digital divide shifts from network coverage to internet adoption as connectivity nears universality, according to a new GSMA report.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A decade ago, Africa’s digital challenge was still largely about access. Today, only 9% of Africans remain outside mobile broadband coverage, according …

    Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | KCB Bank Uganda, through the KCB Foundation, has planted 300 trees at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa in Kigo as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. The tree-planting exercise was conducted in partnership with Serena Hotels …

Equity Bank Uganda Steps In to Bridge School Financing Gaps   Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Equity Bank Uganda has concluded its School Bridge Financing campaign with a dedicated education sector engagement held on June 23 at Hotel Africana. The event brought together school proprietors, administrators, and education leaders to …

    Equity Bank backs Top 100 Survey to unlock SME growth and monetize Uganda’s economic potential   Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Equity Bank through their support and commitment to Uganda’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are yet again partnering with KPMG and Nation Media Group (NMG) for …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has been recognised as the Green Financial Institution of the Year at the third edition of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Awards. The accolade recognizes the bank’s outstanding contributions to sustainable financing and environmental stewardship. The award was presented …

The world’s premier football tournament has already picked up steam, and Matchday 3 of the group stage will be the deciding factor for many teams. The best sports betting site 1xBet takes a look at the standout games and analyzes what to expect from the key clashes before the final …