Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has emerged as a standout winner at the World Economic Magazine Awards 2024, receiving two prestigious accolades: Best Mortgage Loan Bank Uganda 2024 and Best Customer Service Bank Uganda 2024, it said in a press release. The World Economic Magazine Inc. Awards …
Read More »Increased funding and strategic recommendations dominates 13th Mineral Wealth Conference
The conference concluded with a strong emphasis on national content development, recommending that mining regulations incorporate strategies to boost Ugandan participation Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The urgent need for increased funding in Uganda’s mineral sector took center stage at the 13th Mineral Wealth Conference, held in Kampala from Oct.1-2. …
Read More »Uganda’s financial institutions posts record Shs1.4 trillion profit
Stanbic Uganda Holdings Ltd, Centenary Bank, and Absa Bank Uganda accounted for 60% of the industry’s aggregate profit Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s supervised financial institutions including commercial banks, micro-deposit-taking institutions (MDIs), and credit institutions, recorded a combined profit of Shs1.4 trillion for the year ending June 2024, a …
Read More »PostBank disburses Shs6bn of GROW loans
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda, committed to its mission of “Fostering Prosperity for Ugandans,” has disbursed the first tranche of the GROW Loan, amounting to Shs6 billion. The funds have been distributed to 353 women entrepreneurs as part of a project funded by the World Bank and implemented …
Read More »TECNO showcases AI-powered innovation in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | On Friday, Global technology leader TECNO unveiled its AI-powered ecosystem in Uganda. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in the country’s technological advancement and underscores TECNO’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that enhance the lives of Ugandans. The showcase featured the company’s latest innovations, including …
Read More »FINCA Uganda secures bancassurance license from insurance regulator
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | FINCA Uganda is the newest player to acquire a bancassurance license from the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA). The license was handed over by Bernard Obel, the director for supervision at IRA ON Oct.4 in Kampala. This significant milestone empowers FINCA to deliver a comprehensive …
Read More »Atiak Sugar Factory seeking more Govt funding to resume full operations
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Atiak Sugar Factory in Amuru District is seeking additional government financing to install water pipelines from the River Nile to support irrigation for sustainable sugarcane cultivation and sugar production. This request comes after the government’s injection of 108 billion shillings in a supplementary budget …
Read More »UEDCL takes over electricity distribution in Western Uganda
This becomes the fifth concession acquisition in the past seven years Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has officially taken over Kilembe Investments Limited (KIL), a rural power distributor in Uganda’s Western Service territory, marking the fifth concession acquired by UEDCL. The handover ceremony, held …
Read More »Prudential Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank Partner to enhance financial inclusion
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and Prudential Uganda have concluded a strategic partnership aimed at deepening access to financial services and providing long-term financial security solutions to customers. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in both organizations’ commitment to enhancing financial inclusion and delivering …
Read More »Uganda Airlines to soon land at London Gatwick
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & AGENCIES | After last month’s foray into Africa, plans for Uganda Airlines to launch new international flights to London Gatwick by the end of 2024 are well on track. A report on @ukairport24 indicates that Uganda Airlines is already seeking to recruit a station and …
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