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June 28, 2019

Standard Chartered accelerates momentum of its digital strategy across Africa

By George Mangula Standard Chartered today announced yet another multi-market launch of its digital bank in Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe as part of its digital transformation […]
June 27, 2019

EU grants Uganda Shs120b in humanitarian aid

By George Mangula The European Union (EU) is contributing to the effort to address humanitarian needs in Uganda, providing this year €28.5m (UGX 120 billion in […]
June 27, 2019

BoU in final stages of forming advisory council to regulate Islamic banking in Uganda

By Our Reporter The deputy governor of bank of Uganda (BoU), Dr. Louis Kasekende, has said they are finalising consultations to establish a Shariáh Advisory Council […]
June 26, 2019

AfDB approves US$ 24.7m for Water and Sanitation development in South Sudan

By Our Reporter The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on June 20, 2019, committed US$24.7 million to finance the South Sudan Strategic Water […]