Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with GirlCode, has successfully hosted the 2025 GirlCode Hackathon, empowering 50 women tech enthusiasts in Uganda. The event was part of a continent-wide hackathon spanning 30 hours and engaging 700 women across 8 African cities, focused on fostering …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda strengthens Uganda’s Capital Markets with reintroduction of Custody Services
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a strategic move intended to provide institutional investors with secure, efficient, and compliant solutions to safeguard their assets and facilitate seamless investment operations, Absa Bank Uganda has today reintroduced its custody services. Officials say it marks a significant milestone in the bank’s commitment to …
Read More »Absa Bank unveils new branch in Nansana, expands access to financial services
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank has shown its continued commitment to expanding its footprint across Uganda by unveiling a new branch in Nansana, located at Sibyangu Plaza. The opening ceremony brought together key players in the financial sector, including representatives from the Bank of Uganda, regulators, local …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda flags off five runners for Johannesburg’s Absa Run Your City Series
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has flagged off five runners to participate in the Run Your City Series, scheduled for September 24, 2025, in Johannesburg South Africa. The runners are among the eight winners across the men and women categories from the 2024 and 2025 Absa KH3-7 …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda concludes ‘Play Your Cards Right’ 2025 campaign, winners get sh120 million
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has today concluded a three-month “Play Your Cards Right” campaign with August and Grand Finale winners walking away with sh120m in cash prizes. Four winners for the month of August each won sh10m, while the two overall campaign winners each received …
Read More »Absa Business Club Regional SME forums reach Masaka, Mbarara and Fort Portal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda, through its flagship Business Club, has launched a series of Regional SME Forums, starting with Masaka, Mbarara, and Fort Portal. The initiative, delivered in partnership with Uganda Airlines, DHL, Grant Thornton, and Enterprise Uganda, is designed to equip entrepreneurs with practical …
Read More »BUSES: Absa Bank Uganda and Tata Uganda partner to support schools
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has partnered with Tata Uganda to make it easier for schools across the country to acquire safe, modern, and reliable buses for their learners. This partnership will address one of the education sector’s most persistent challenges – of affordable, quality school transport. …
Read More »Second batch of winners in Absa Bank Uganda ‘Play Your Cards Right’ 2025 campaign get prizes
Winners Business Credit Card: Dentsu Uganda Personal Credit Card: Catherine Gita Business Debit Card: Survesis Personal Debit Card: Judith Kyokwijuka Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has today announced the second set of winners in its ongoing “Play Your Cards Right” 2025 campaign, with four lucky customers each …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda,Makerere University equip journalists with data journalism skills
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has unveiled a three-year partnership with Makerere University in Kampala, aiming to equip practicing journalists with financial, business, and data-driven reporting to transform the media industry. As part of the partnership, 20 journalists across the country were equipped with various skills during …
Read More »Glitz and music as Absa Business Club relaunched
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lively social interactions and laughter, accompanied by cocktails and entertainment from the Sheraton’s Xavieliee Band capped a day that saw Absa Bank Uganda relaunch the Absa Business Club. “This club is more than banking. It’s a growth engine and a community designed to …
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