Business

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa reported strong FY’26 results, with profit after tax rising to $813m, driven by a 29.5% increase in reported revenue to $6,415m, as data became the largest revenue component. The customer base increased to 183.5 million, with Airtel Money processing over $215bn in …

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda is hosting 13 German coffee roasters and buyers in a nine-day coffee origin tour aimed at strengthening direct trade partnerships and positioning the country as a premium specialty coffee source in Europe. The Uganda-Germany Coffee Origin Trip, running from May 2–10, 2026, is being …

  Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The 100 young leaders participating in the Equity Leaders Program taking place at Africa Bible University Lubowa were challenged this week to embrace discipline, integrity, and purposeful leadership during intensive leadership and career development sessions featuring senior executives and industry experts. The program …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | In the gentle rhythm of motherhood, where care is given endlessly and often quietly, ICEA LION Life Assurance is stepping in with a message that feels both timely and tender: mothers, too, deserve to be nurtured. The insurer has committed Shs7 million to support the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Africa-Uganda participated in the 3rd Edition of the CEO Business Conference 2026, held under the theme “Adapt and Advance,” bringing together chief executives, business owners, and senior decision-makers from sectors such as construction, trade, and education, it said on May 4. The …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Auto Show Kampala has officially unveiled its 2026 edition, announcing an expanded three-day experience from July 17 to 19, 2026 at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, with a strong national focus on road safety and vehicle inspection. The announcement was made this morning at the Ministry …

    Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Centenary Bank,has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s financial inclusion and long-term wealth creation through its support of the She Counts Fair, a transformative program developed together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It aims at equipping women with the tools and …

Kinshasa, DRC | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Chief Regulatory Officer of Airtel Africa and Chair of GSMA Africa’s Policy Group, Daddy Mukadi, has called on African governments to recognise telecommunications as a core economic pillar and to implement two specific tax reforms that could dramatically accelerate digital inclusion across the continent. …

  Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Pearl Bank Uganda has announced strong financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, underlining its growing market relevance, deepening customer trust, and accelerating digital transformation. Pearl Bank recorded a significant increase in profitability, with Net Profit After Tax (PAT) rising to Sh47.3 …

  Uganda’s push for growth is flowing through its water system, where efficiency, equity, and investment will determine who truly benefits   Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s ambition to transform into a modern, prosperous economy is often framed in terms of roads, electricity, and digital connectivity. But beneath …