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Emmanuel Lamptey, CEO of Quick Angels Limited, has urged Ghanaian investors to help build lasting systems that support the next generation of entrepreneurs. Speaking at the October 29 launch of a GHS300 million Scale-Up Fund developed with RNAQ Holdings, Lamptey said Ghana must shift from celebrating individual success to creating institutional structures that sustain business…
The Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association has suspended its planned indefinite strike, which was set to begin on October 30, 2025. The union had cited longstanding grievances over unfair salary structures, inequitable job assignments, and unresolved welfare concerns that dated back more than 15 years. In a statement released on October 29, GHATSEA announced…
Ugandan investment banker Anne Aliker has been named Head of Africa Regions for Corporate and Investment Banking at Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets. The appointment, announced on October 30, reflects the bank’s focus on advancing African leadership and promoting homegrown talent into key strategic roles. Aliker brings over 20 years of experience…
Uganda’s National Social Protection Policy defines social protection as public and private measures that reduce risks and vulnerabilities, helping people avoid poverty and live with dignity. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant gaps in the system, leaving many citizens vulnerable to economic shocks and underscoring the need for more targeted support for the poorest and most…
Uganda’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has strengthened its fight against fuel fraud by adding two new high-tech mobile laboratories to its enforcement fleet, bringing the national total to 10. The units were handed over in Kampala on October 30, 2025, by SICPA Uganda, the technical partner behind the government’s Fuel Marking and Quality…
More than 1,000 women entrepreneurs across eight African countries, including Uganda, will receive support through the Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) program. The initiative will provide each of the 1,049 selected participants with a USD 5,000 grant, equivalent to about UGX 18 million, along with training, mentorship, and business development services. The USD 5.25 million…
Mogo Uganda, part of the Eleving Group, has financed more than 100,000 smartphones in just 200 days since launching its smartphone loan product in April 2025. The milestone highlights the company’s rapid expansion and its commitment to advancing digital inclusion nationwide. The loan product requires only a national ID and an Airtel-registered SIM card, with…
Solutech, a Nairobi-based technology firm, is urging the Ugandan government to implement stronger policy incentives to accelerate the growth of the country’s digital automation sector. CEO Alexander Odhiambo urged officials to offer targeted investment incentives that encourage businesses to adopt automation and analytics tools, which he said would boost productivity and regional competitiveness. Odhiambo also…
A new coalition has formed in Uganda to combat the dangers of illicit alcohol, which claims lives and harms communities through unregulated, often toxic brews. The Coalition Against Illicit Alcohol unites Reach A Hand Uganda, Brands on a Mission, The Uganda Alcohol Manufacturers Association, Next Media, and The Anti-Counterfeit Network in a coordinated effort to…
The Uganda Advertising Association and The Loeries have launched Silverback Creative Week, a six-day professional development event set for November 10–15, 2025, in Kampala. The program aims to raise standards in East Africa’s marketing and communications industry through workshops, competitions, and networking, culminating in the Silverback Awards under the theme “Elevating the Grind.” The week…
