Absa and Visa have renewed their strategic partnership to accelerate the development of innovative, inclusive, secure, and digitally enabled financial payment ecosystems across Absa’s Regional Operations (ARO) which incorporates Absa’s presence outside South Africa. The agreement, formalised at a signing ceremony in Johannesburg, marks a significant milestone in a relationship that has driven innovation and…
Absa Bank Uganda has today handed over cash prizes totaling UGX40 million to four winners from the ongoing card usage campaign dubbed Play Your Cards Right. The campaign runs from June to August 2025 and is open to all Absa debit and credit cardholders, both personal and business. To take part, customers use their Absa…
In line with its commitment to offer clients safe, trusted and efficient digital assets solutions and following the successful launch of its digital assets custody service, Standard Chartered recently launched a fully integrated digital assets trading service for institutional clients. The offering includes spot trading for Bitcoin (XBT/USD) and Ether (XET/USD) through its UK branch…
Absa Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of two new Non-Executive Directors to its Board; Hassan Saleh and Gloria Byamugisha. Hassan Saleh is a seasoned business executive with extensive experience across the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), telecommunications, and broadcasting sectors. Gloria Byamugisha is a distinguished human resource professional with over 25 years of experience spanning…
Equity Bank has been named Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2025 African Banker Awards held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This prestigious award highlights the Bank’s significant role in deepening financial inclusion, empowering communities, and promoting sustainable economic development across East Africa. Equity Bank’s recognition is a reflection of its impactful presence across…
Absa Bank Uganda today officially relaunched its flagship Absa Business Club, an enhanced platform designed to accelerate the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through holistic business support, strategic networking, and access to regional and international markets. At the heart of the relaunch is a bold, partnership-driven model that transforms the Business Club from…
In a bid to standardise the hospitality industry while enhancing service excellence, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL)’s Diageo Bar Academy 2025 training programme has continued to build the skills of bartenders, waiters, and waitresses across the country. According to Steven Baguma, UBL’s Reserve Ambassador, the two-month training initiative has so far upskilled 1,650 hospitality professionals, significantly…
Equity Bank Uganda, a subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings Plc, has announced the appointment of Claver Serumaga as the Executive Director. He is a seasoned banker with over 20 years of experience in the banking industry. He will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and driving the growth of the bank’s Commercial Banking Division. He…
A delegation from Equity Bank Uganda, led by Managing Director Gift Shoko, have paid a courtesy visit to the Nation Media Group’s head office in Namwongo, a suburb of Kampala. The courtesy visit is part of a series of meetings that the Bank is holding to help strengthen media collaborations. Accompanying Shoko were Olivia Mugaba,…
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has today unveiled its latest deposit campaign dubbed “Jaguza ne Standard Chartered,” designed to reward clients for saving, transacting and maintaining deposits with the Bank. Running from 01st July to 30th September 2025, the Bank’s clients will stand a chance to win monthly shopping vouchers, home appliances and a trip for…
