Why African marketers should use Black Friday to build lasting loyalty
As Black Friday grows across Africa, mobile-first commerce and authentic pricing separate successful brands from those losing consumer trust
Uganda Business News
Uganda Airlines faces potential disruption as Airbus orders software fix for A320 jets
Airbus has ordered an immediate software update for about 6,000 of its A320 family aircraft — roughly half of the global fleet — after discovering that intense solar radiation can corrupt critical flight control data
Bank of Uganda governor’s speech at the 2025 Kampala Blockchain Summit
Governor addresses stablecoin risks of monetary substitution and foreign exchange exposure, and outlines path from regulatory uncertainty to clear framework
Inflation falls for second consecutive month to 3.1%
Inflation slowed to 3.1 per cent in November, reflecting a cooldown in the prices of food items and crops, according to figures from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics
Why news influencers matter more in Africa than Europe – and what that means for journalism
Traditional news outlets dominate legacy platforms like Facebook, but face growing competition from creators on video-heavy networks like TikTok and Instagram
Iran targeted Israeli embassies in Uganda and Senegal — report
Iran’s Quds Force recruited local operatives to conduct surveillance on Israeli diplomatic missions in Kampala and Dakar, planning attacks that were subsequently thwarted by intelligence services
Trump escalates South Africa feud with 2026 G20 exclusion
Donald Trump has announced that South Africa will not be invited to next year’s G20 summit in Miami, in what would be an unprecedented attempt to exclude a member state from the world’s premier economic forum
TotalEnergies greenwashing verdict opens new front for African climate litigation
TotalEnergies greenhouse gas emissions are increasing every year, yet in an advertising campaign the company presented itself as a “major player in the energy transition”
Stanbic Bank and FinCom launch digital lending partnership for Ugandan schools
Stanbic Bank Uganda has partnered with FinCom Technologies, creator of the SchoolPay platform, to deliver a digital lending solution for schools in the country
Airtel Uganda Limited: Public Announcement
On 21 November 2025, the Board of Directors of Airtel Uganda Limited approved and declared an interim dividend of Shs130bn, representing Shs3.25 per share for the quarter ended 30 September 2025