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ESG Rating and its role in Uganda’s financial ecosystem

COMMENT |  ICRA RATING | As the global focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility continues to grow, banking institutions must adapt to meet the evolving expectations of customers, investors, and regulators. In today’s rapidly changing business landscape by embracing ESG principles, banks can mitigate risks associated with environmental, social, and …

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NCBA, MTN Momo move on micro-loans

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to empower individuals with better access to micro-loans and savings, NCBA Bank Uganda, and MTN MoMo have joined forces to launch the “Mo Money with Mokash” campaign. The campaign, running for the next eight weeks, started on May 15 and aims to …

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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa executive highlights environmental and sustainability practices

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tshidi Ramogase, the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Chief Public Affairs, Communication, and Sustainability Officer has reechoed the firm’s commitment to operate business while protecting the environment to achieve its sustainability agenda. “Our sustainability strategy is centered around people—consumers and our employees—and driving sustainable …

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Business better in May, say experts

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s private sector has recorded improvement in the business operations and performance over the month of May compared to the situation in April, according to an expert study. The higher rate of activity by companies was mainly driven by the continued recovery of consumer …

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Ecobank announces 2024 Fintech Challenge

Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA |  Ecobank Group has announced the launch of the 7th edition of its highly anticipated Ecobank Fintech Challenge. This annual competition serves as a launchpad for African fintech startups and developers, both domestic and those with a global focus on Africa, to unlock significant funding, …

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Stanbic’s 2024 National Schools initiative

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial skills were exhibited as the 2024 Stanbic National School’s five-day Boot Camp recently ended; it said in a statement. Francis Karuhanga, the chief executive of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited said, “I want to take this opportunity to thank the Ministry of …

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