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Church of Uganda partners with Paxtel Telecom to promote digital transformation

Overview: The collaboration is anchored on a shared vision to use mobile technology to strengthen community engagement, expand digital access, and foster financial inclusion among members of the Church of Uganda. In a landmark move set to redefine how the Church engages with technology and communication, the Church of Uganda has entered into a strategic […]

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UNBS boss Eng James Kasigwa elected to Global ISO Council

Kigali, Rwanda: The Executive Director of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Eng. James Kasigwa has been elected to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Council for the term 2026–2028, marking a major diplomatic and professional milestone for Uganda on the global standards stage. The election took place during the ISO General Assembly held in

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Uganda to host next Digital Government Africa Summit

Lusaka, Zambia: Uganda has been selected to host the 2026 edition of the Digital Government Africa Summit (DGA), following an outstanding presentation by its delegation at this year’s summit in Lusaka, Zambia. The announcement came on October 9, coinciding with Uganda’s 63rd Independence Day celebrations, marking a continental recognition of the country’s growing leadership in

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SBI Holdings Joins Amar Bank as New Shareholder, Strengthening Global Confidence in Indonesia’s Digital Banking Sector

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk. (“Amar Bank”, IDX: AMAR), a pioneer in digital banking serving the retail and MSME segments, today announces that SBI Holdings, Inc. (“SBI Holdings”, TYO:8473), a leading Japanese financial services conglomerate, has taken a stake in Amar Bank. Following this

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World Sports Photography Awards 2026 – sponsored by Canon – now open for entries

The 2025 awards marked a record-breaking year, attracting over 2,200 photographers from 97 countries submitting work across more than 50 sports DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, October 7, 2025/APO Group/ –World Sports Photography Awards (http://www.WorldSportsPhotographyAwards.com), the world’s leading celebration of sports photography, today announces Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) as the Official Imaging Partner for the highly-anticipated 2026 awards.

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Uganda Refinery to Start Operations in Q4 2029-Q1 2030

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 7, 2025/APO Group/ — Uganda’s oil refinery is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2029 or the first quarter of 2030, according to Michael Nkambo Mugerwa, General Manager of Uganda Refinery Holding Company. Speaking during the Invest in Uganda panel sponsored by Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) at African Energy

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PostBank Uganda Earns Global Sustainability Certification.

By Solomon Lubambula PostBank Uganda has been awarded the prestigious Sustainability Certification by the European Organization for Sustainable Development (EOSD), a recognition that underscores the bank’s dedication to sustainable banking practices and its role in driving socio-economic development in Uganda. EOSD, based in Germany, is a global authority in promoting sustainability across sectors, particularly in

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Binance Launches The Blockchain 100 Award to Honor Top Creators Driving Blockchain Innovation

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 2, 2025/ — Binance (www.Binance.com), the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume and users, today announced the inaugural launch of The Blockchain 100 (https://apo-opa.co/42kDgRn). This new annual awards show is designed to recognize and celebrate the most influential creators advancing blockchain education, innovation, and community engagement. The Blockchain 100 aims to spotlight individuals

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UDB Wins Global Sustainable Finance Award.

By Solomon Lubambula/KMA Updates Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has been honored with the Outstanding Business Sustainability Achievement Award 2025 at the Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Awards, during the Global Sustainable Finance Conference (GSFC) in Karlsruhe, Germany.  The accolade was received by UDB’s Managing Director, Dr. Patricia Ojangole, and marks another milestone in the Bank’s journey toward

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EPRC Highlights Barriers in Uganda–India Trade

By Naome Namusoke/ KMA updates Kampala – Calls for reforms to strengthen trade and investment between Uganda and India have taken a centre stage today at the India–Uganda Bilateral Relations Forum held in Kampala under the theme “Opportunities for Trade, Investment and Collaboration.” Research findings presented by the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) reveal that

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