Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda and Enterprise Uganda signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see the two organisations partner to offer Micro, Small and Medium-size Enterprises (MSMEs) business development services and upskilling in financial literacy in 9 districts across Uganda. Beginning on 3 April …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda treats customers to exquisite Year-End experience
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has treated several of its customers to an end-of-year cocktail evening at the Sheraton Kampala Gardens to appreciate them for continuing to do business with the bank. The outdoor evening was defined by lively social interactions and laughter, cocktails and entertainment …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda on Board for 2022 Uganda Golf Open
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has announced a sponsorship of over Shs200 million towards the Uganda Open Golf Championship 2022. The 5-event Uganda Open will take place at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa from 01 – 29 October 2022 and is expected to attract …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda boss calls for purpose-driven innovations to enhance equitable service delivery
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda, Mumba Kalifungwa has called for creativity of purpose driven innovations to enhance equitable service delivery for sustainable growth in the banking sector. Mumba said this at the recently held 12th Edition of the Annual CEO Forum 2021, held …
Read More »Absa Uganda points of sale to serve MTN MoMoPay clients
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On July 07, Absa Bank Uganda and MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited announced the introduction of mobile money payment functionality, also known as MTN MoMoPay on Absa Point of Sale (POS) machines/terminals. The service is open to all MTN Uganda mobile money account holders. Absa’s …
Read More »Eskom invests Shs233m in Jinja city
Jinja , Uganda | Julius Businge | Eskom Uganda has improved Jinja city after investing Shs233million in lighting up the area. It said in notice shared with The Independent that it had handed over 31 solar streetlights, installed on Gabula Street to the Jinja City leadership. This investment is part of …
Read More »Absa Bank unveils mobile solution for business clients
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Julius Businge | Absa Bank Uganda has today (Feb.15) launched Business Banking capabilities on their Mobile Banking App aimed at empowering business owners to perform multiple business-related transactions on their smartphones. Without having to visit a branch, users can approve transactions, view statements and complete …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda wins Best Banking Group Brand and Best CSR Bank of the Year awards
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Absa Bank Uganda has been named the Banking Group Brand of the Year (Uganda) and Best CSR Bank (Uganda) 2020 by the Global Banking and Finance Review Awards, it said in a notice. The bank’s (Absa) education and skills development training programs provided to employees, …
Read More »Covid-19: Absa Bank Uganda, IFC to train 300 Ugandan SMEs
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Absa Bank Uganda and International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, have partnered to train over 300 Ugandan small and medium-sized enterprises to help them assess business risks, adapt their business models, and navigate the difficult operating environment caused by COVID-19 pandemic. …
Read More »Absa group finally celebrates its separation from Barclays
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | On June 08, Absa Bank Uganda’s parent company, Absa Group Limited announced the substantial completion of critical projects on its separation journey. The Bank said in a notice dated June 08 that, following Barclays PLC’s decision to sell down its controlling stake in Barclays Africa …
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