Aquila’s expansion into Rwanda and Uganda reflects growth and sends a strong message about the capabilities of Kenyan firms to not only serve local markets but also establish a regional footprint, underlining the rise of SMEs as a cornerstone of Africa’s economic growth.
Author: Namwera Faith Zeporah
Namwera Faith Zeporah
Namwera Faith Zeporah is a passionate writer, teacher and lawyer. With a ginormous heart for children, she goes above and beyond to see that every child is loved and feels appreciated.
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has opened its Emirates World store in Nairobi, Kenya, underscoring its commitment to deliver an elevated customer experience, alongside world-class products and services to the market. This opening introduces the airline’s refreshed retail store concept to Africa for the first time, with more stores planned across the market in the coming months.
The Emirates Group today announced its best-ever half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 10.4 billion (US$ 2.8 billion) for the first six months of 2024-25, surpassing its record profit before tax for the same period last year. This is the first financial year that the UAE corporate income tax, enacted in 2023, is applied to the Emirates Group. After accounting for the 9% tax charge, the Group’s profit after tax is AED 9.3 billion (USD 2.5 billion).
Empowering women is like watering the roots of a tree, it nourishes the entire community. This was one of dfcu Bank’s considerations when it started the dfcu Women in Business Program (WiB) in 2007.
As the name suggests, Women in Business is intended to support women entrepreneurs by increasing access to the full range of the bank’s products and providing business advisory and credit at preferential rates
Catering to Emirates’ global customer base, the curated content from Spotify will include a range of popular music playlists, as well as top podcasts in English, Portuguese, Tagalog and German, with more languages including Spanish and Hindi to be added in 2025. New podcasts and music will be added regularly to complement Emirates’ existing library of more than 3500 hours of global music and thought-provoking conversations.
The Africa Youth Employment Clock will support and inform the journey to more inclusive African labour markets through cutting-edge data modeling and visualization. This labour market model monitors real-time job growth and forecasts employment trends in Africa, tracking key variables such as employment status, age, gender, and sector up to 2030.
At the prestigious Qorus Reinvention Awards – MEA 2024 in Dubai, dfcu Bank was recognized for its groundbreaking approach to digital finance. Among nearly 700 global entries, dfcu Bank emerged as a winner, taking home Gold in the Distribution award category for its Investment Club App.
The case management conference was an interim hearing in which the court issued directions on procedural steps for the claims. It is important to note that the High Court did not make any findings regarding the allegations brought by CBL and others against dfcu and the co-defendants.
Today marks a significant milestone in TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda’s journey towards sustainable future. The company is proud to announce the launch of its first public Electric Charging Solutions at the Wampewo Service Station in collaboration with Green Hub. This is a true testament of TotalEnergies unwavering dedication to being a major player in the energy transition and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Muhawiyah Mukasa, a standout winner of the 2023 Best Farmers Competition, is redefining rabbit farming and dragon fruit cultivation in Uganda on his farm, Kapeeka Agro and Livestock Farm (KALF). Located in Kapeeka, the farm has risen as a beacon of innovation, youth entrepreneurship, and dedication to community empowerment.