Betty Amongi, the Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, has named Patrick M Ayota as the Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for a term of five years, effective from August 18, 2023. Dr. Peter Kimbowa, Chairman of the NSSF Board of Directors, stated in a press release that Ayota’s appointment…
Over one-third of corporate employees in Africa are susceptible to phishing and social engineering attacks, but regular training can substantially diminish their vulnerability to such cyber threats. This insight emerges from KnowBe4’s 2023 Phishing by Industry Benchmarking Report for Africa, which gauges an organization’s Phish-prone Percentage (PPP), an indicator of how many employees are likely…
In the face of a challenging global macroeconomic landscape characterized by persistent high inflation, elevated interest rates, volatile exchange rates, and the devaluation of emerging economies’ currencies, Equity Group has unveiled its 2023 half-year results, showcasing remarkable resilience. Despite these adversities, the Group has shown a funding growth of 23%, primarily driven by a 21%…
In a resounding celebration of education and opportunity, Diamond Trust Bank(DTB) has announced the commencement of it’s third cohort, consisting of 100 ambitious students from diverse universities, into the much-anticipated DTB Job Shadowing programme. The initiative marks a pivotal step forward in bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application. DTB Job Shadowing programme…
In a significant move set to transform the landscape of mobile financial services, the Central Bank of Kenya has granted Safaricom’s request to elevate the M-PESA account limit to KSh. 500,000. This transformative adjustment is poised to take effect on August 15, 2023, and will be applicable to all M-PESA customers across Kenya. Alongside the…
Michael Atingiego, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, has urged the attendees at the Annual Bankers’ Conference to reflect on thought-provoking concepts such as “banking hours.” The remarks were made as he addressed the gathering under the conference’s theme, “Trends and Innovations in FinTech Changing the Face of Banking and Financial Service.” He…
In a landscape where digital financial services are embraced by more than half of the population, while traditional banking remains accessible to a mere 10%, the imperative for fostering collaboration with digital financial service providers becomes clear. This was the key message put across by Housing Finance Bank’s Managing Director Michael K. Mugabi as the…
Airtel Africa and Mastercard have jointly announced the introduction of an advanced cross-border remittance service, allowing Airtel subscribers across 14 African markets to send and receive money seamlessly. This groundbreaking service will be implemented in a phased manner, offering users a streamlined digital experience that bridges them to a global network. Remittances play a significant…
In a significant stride towards enhancing financial accessibility, Housing Finance Bank has joined hands with PostBank and Pride Microfinance Limited to establish a partnership with Airtel Money Uganda. This collaboration aims to facilitate the effortless distribution of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds by the Government of Uganda via the Wendi mobile wallet platform. This strategic…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) recently unveiled new Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax rates following the lifting of the suspension on the Finance Act 2023. The revised rates, which have been in effect since July 1, apply to employees earning over Sh500,000. Notably, there is a significant increase in taxes for those falling into different…
