Black Friday has grown into more than a one‐day sales event in Africa. What began as a retail import from the West now plays a critical role in the continent’s commercial …
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Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the country’s Development Finance Institution (DFI), has officially launched a regional office in Hoima City to better serve the mid-western region of Uganda and the Albertine …
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The Mbale United Bouncers Association (MUBA) has received a major boost after the government, through the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC), donated gym equipment worth Sh20 million to support their efforts …
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MSC GIVES FORMER SEX WORKERS FUNDS TO START DECENT BUSINESSES
Government, through the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC), has extended financial support worth Sh40 million to groups of former sex workers in Mbale City in an effort to help them start …
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Afreximbank delivers Solid, Steady Performance for Nine Months ended 30 Septemeber 2025
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or the “Bank”) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) delivered solid results for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2025, underscoring its continued financial resilience. During the …
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NEW ERA FOR AFRICAN SUPPLY CHAINS AS ASCON SETS UNIFIED STANDARDS
The African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON) has officially launched, marking a turning point for Africa’s role in global trade. Founded in Accra, Ghana, on August 22, 2025, ASCON aims to unite professional …
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Wider African Energy Summit (WAES): Africa’s Energy Transition is about Confidence, not Charity
With African energy demand projected to rise fourfold by 2040, Africa’s energy transition must take a differentiated approach. Speakers during the Wider African Energy Summit (WAES) underscored the need to …
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Ebury Joins Scotland London Africa Week to Strengthen UK–Africa Trade Partnerships
The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) is pleased to announce Ebury as a sponsor for Scotland London Africa Week 2025. Ebury will support the Scotland Africa Networking Reception at Dover …
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KPMG 2025 CEO Outlook – Africa Edition: A New Wave of Business Confidence quietly taking shape across Africa
Despite global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, African CEOs are optimistic about their own organisations’ growth prospects. This is according to the KPMG 2025 Africa CEO Outlook Survey, which captures …
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Karamoja Local Leaders Laud Stanbic Bank’s Inclusion Agenda for Women, Youth, and Farmers
Local leaders in the Karamoja sub-region have commended Stanbic Bank Uganda for its ongoing investment and inclusive banking agenda, which continues to empower women, youth, and farmers through affordable credit, …
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