Business

  Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE |  Tax experts are calling on countries to cooperate at the international level to be able to raise taxes and meet the growing expenditure needs. Dr. Farzana Sharmin from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has emphasized the need to push for inclusivity …

Africa poised for unprecedented mining boom BUSINESS INTERVIEW  | THE INDEPENDENT |  Africa is poised to experience an unparalleled mining boom that will unleash its immense potential and completely transform the continent’s economic terrain. Leading the push is the visionary Ugandan businessman Emmanuel Katto, who has expressed his deep hope …

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT |  Pipelines to cover the first 100km of the  East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) from Hoima to Tanga port in Tanzania, are ready for work to start. An event to mark the arrival of the pipelines from China, was held Tuesday by EACOP’s …

In the Holiday Edition Threats Report, Visa anticipates threat actors will use advanced schemes to exploit consumers’ information during the holiday season and shares tips and tricks for safe transactions Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Digital payment firm, Visa Inc. has released a new report predicting a surge in shopping …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Over the years, Nexus Green has cemented its operations in the solar system business in Uganda and plans to unveil a big project in the coming few months. Julius Businge spoke to CEO Rikki Verma about the company’s milestones. Tell us about Nexus Green? At …

Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Authorities in Kyotera district have enforced a complete ban on the movement of livestock and its products to halt the apparent spread of anthrax from animals to humans. For nearly a month, the district has grappled with a rare outbreak of anthrax, initially confirmed …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Centenary Group, the parent company to the leading commercial microfinance bank in Uganda, Centenary Bank, on Saturday celebrated its 40th anniversary with a lavish event to commemorate its four-decade impact on the Ugandan financial sector. Having transformed from a small credit trust in 1983, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The police have confirmed the death of one person after a fire gutted City House on Luwum Street. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started at 9:15 am in the basement, which houses California Bar and other restaurants.   The fire then spread to the third …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited (UWEAL) recently hosted the Annual Business Achievers; Awards and Gala Dinner in Kampala marking the culmination of the Month (November) of Women Entrepreneurs (MOWE), dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in business. MOWE is a month-long initiative designed to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank Uganda and Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) have entered a partnership to boost traders’ business with the sustainability aspect being top on the agenda. The partnership was announced at a news conference at KACITA Head offices in Kampala today. The partnership aims …