The CEO Africa of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, Chioma Mang, made a high-level working visit to Mozambique, with the aim of strengthening institutional relations, deepening strategic partnerships and following the Bank's expansion initiatives in the country, with a particular focus on the city of Matola.
As part of this mission, Chioma Mang paid a courtesy visit to the President of the Matola Municipality, Mozambique's industrial capital, where opportunities for cooperation were discussed to strengthen local economic development, promote financial inclusion and support the sustainable growth of industry and services in the region.

The agenda also included visits to important companies that play a significant role in the national economy. The CEO Africa visited the management of MEREC Industries, one of the country's largest food industries, and also toured its factory, where topics linked to production, food security and industrial development were highlighted.

Still in the country's industrial capital, Chioma Mang also visited Coca-Cola, where she met the company's management and saw at first hand the factory, one of the leading names in the drinks and soft drinks sector in Mozambique, reinforcing the importance of partnerships in developing value chains and industrial innovation.

The visit also extended to Barloworld Equipment, where topics relating to the heavy equipment sector, infrastructure and the strategic role of this industry in the country's economic growth were discussed.

In the context of UBA's expansion, the CEO Africa visited the construction works for the Bank's new branch in the city of Matola, reaffirming the institution's commitment to getting ever closer to customers and contributing to the financial inclusion of local communities.

As part of its social responsibility programme, UBA donated more than 200 books to the Matola Municipal Library, in an initiative that aims to promote access to knowledge, encourage reading and support the educational development of young Mozambicans.

The working agenda also included a courtesy visit to Vulcan, where issues relating to investment, sustainability and the development of the industrial sector were discussed, as well as a meeting with the management of Nepal Energies, focused on opportunities for cooperation in the energy sector and on promoting sustainable solutions for the future.

This visit reinforces UBA's ongoing commitment to Mozambique, consolidating its presence in the country and promoting economic development through solid partnerships with public and private institutions, aligned with a vision of sustainable growth and African economic integration.


A Super Brand

UBA Mozambique was named Super Brand Mozambique 2025/2026, a recognition that reinforces the strength of the brand, market confidence and the bank's continuing commitment to excellence in service, innovation and creating value for its customers.

The distinction awarded by Superbrands Mozambique places UBA among the country's most prominent brands, reflecting its role as a leading financial institution and its contribution to the development of the Mozambican banking sector.

Throughout its operations in Mozambique, UBA has invested in modern financial solutions, quality service and initiatives that promote financial inclusion, closeness to customers and support for the growth of companies and individuals.

For the Managing Director of UBA Mozambique, Pedro Maranguene, this recognition is a source of pride and at the same time an incentive to keep raising the Bank's standards.

“We receive this distinction with enormous satisfaction and a sense of responsibility. Being recognised as Super Brand Mozambique 2025/2026 reflects the trust that our customers, partners and employees place in us. This achievement belongs to the whole UBA Mozambique team, which works with dedication every day to offer excellent, innovative banking solutions aligned with the needs of the market. We will remain committed to strengthening our brand and our contribution to the country's economic and social development”, said Pedro Maranguene.

The Super Brand Mozambique 2025/2026 distinction reaffirms UBA's vision as a global bank with a strong African presence, committed to connecting people, companies and opportunities through financial services of international quality.

UBA Mozambique thanks its customers, partners and employees for their trust, whose contribution has been fundamental to consolidating this trajectory of growth and recognition.

UBA Mozambique is part of the UBA Group, one of Africa's largest financial institutions, present in 20 African countries as well as in the United Kingdom, France, the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America, connecting Africa to the rest of the world through innovative financial solutions.
ELITE distinction


EMPLOYER 2026 for the second consecutive year

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Mozambique has again been honoured by Tempus Global Group with the prestigious international Elite Employer 2026 award, receiving this distinction for the second consecutive year.

The recognition reaffirms the Bank's ongoing commitment to excellence in people management, the promotion of professional development, the strengthening of organisational culture and the creation of an inclusive and inspiring working environment.

The Elite Employer distinction is awarded to organisations that demonstrate high standards in areas such as human capital management practices, talent development and training, organisational climate, employee well-being, corporate culture and governance.

For the Managing Director of UBA Mozambique, Pedro Maranguene, this achievement reflects the collective commitment of the whole team.

“Receiving this international distinction again is a source of great pride for UBA Mozambique. This recognition shows that we are building a solid, modern, people-centred institution. More than an award, it is confirmation that our organisational culture remains aligned with the highest international standards of excellence, integrity and the valuing of human capital”, said Pedro Maranguene.

He also stressed that the achievement belongs to all the Bank's employees, whose dedication, professionalism, resilience and team spirit have been decisive for the institution's sustainable growth.

“This achievement belongs to every employee of UBA Mozambique. Every team, every department and every professional contributed to making this recognition possible. We will remain committed to strengthening a working environment that is increasingly inclusive, innovative and focused on the development of our people”, he added.

UBA Mozambique also paid special tribute to its Human Capital Director, Millaw Uaila, for her leadership and continued commitment to implementing people-management initiatives and practices that have contributed significantly to strengthening the Bank's organisational culture.

With this new distinction, UBA Mozambique reinforces its position as one of the country's leading financial institutions, committed not only to excellence in financial services but also to the development and valuing of its human capital.