Zenith Bank Plc has been named Africa’s Best Bank and Nigeria’s Best Bank for the second consecutive year at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the continent’s leading financial institutions. The awards which were presented in London recognises the bank’s strong financial performance, digital innovation, customer service and contribution…
Uganda has maintained its gradual improvement on the Henley Passport Index, ranking 72nd globally in the 2026 edition, with its passport offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 65 destinations. Kenya retained its position as East Africa’s strongest passport. The latest rankings, released by Henley & Partners, place Kenya at the top in the region, climbing…
Sharp divisions over the Iran war challenge BRICS unity, yet Minister Ronald Lamola asserts that the group remains solid despite differing views among its members. International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola does not believe the solidarity of BRICS has been damaged by its failure to agree on a common position on the Iran war….
Britam Uganda has been certified as a Top Employer Africa 2026 for the second consecutive year, reaffirming the company’s commitment to people-centred leadership and a high-performance workplace culture. The recognition, awarded by the Top Employers Institute (TEI), follows Britam’s successful recertification across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Mozambique, positioning the financial services group among Africa’s leading…
CHIETA CEO Yershen Pillay has been reappointed until 2030. The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority’s (CHIETA’s) Yershen Pillay will serve another term as CEO until March 2030, following his reappointment to the role. CHIETA has also welcomed a newly-constituted board, to be led by interim chairperson Gerhard Cloete. In a statement, the new board…
Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has once again retained his position as Africa’s wealthiest man, topping Forbes’ Real-time Billionaires List with a net worth of $24.4 billion and ranking 88th globally. The latest ranking, released at the weekend, underscores Dangote’s unmatched dominance in Africa’s wealth hierarchy, where he stands far…
