Business

Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT |  Prateek Suri, Chairman and Founder of Maser Group, has been honored as Investment Leader of the Year at the 2024 Gulf Business Awards, held at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The prestigious award recognizes Suri’s exceptional leadership and innovative strategies in driving …

  Uganda Breweries 2024 Sustainability Report aligns with initiatives promoting positive drinking, championing inclusion and diversity, and pioneering grain-to-glass sustainability. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has today launched its 2024 annual Sustainability Report. This year’s report highlights UBL’s steadfast commitment to sustainable business practices, with …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government has inaugurated a new board for the Uganda National Mining Company, under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, to oversee its equity interests in the mining sector. The board, consisting of nine members, was inaugurated on Monday, November 4, 2024, …

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The government outlined efforts to formalize small-scale miners activities, including providing training and resources Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is calling on international mining giants to invest in the country’s rich deposits of critical minerals to drive its clean energy ambitions and economic growth. Dr. Luisa Moreno, Advisor on …

Airtel Money remains a cornerstone of the Group’s profitability strategy, facilitating financial inclusion through reliable and accessible digital transactions Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications provider and Airtel Money services operator across 14 African countries, has announced substantial growth in profitability, attributed to its refined strategy …

The organization has embarked on an ambitious four-year strategic plan focused on elevating customer experience and surpassing expectations Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The majority of Ugandan users of the Mombasa Port in Kenya are pleased with the Kenya Ports Authority’s (KPA) ongoing efforts to enhance cargo clearance efficiency. According …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Members of Parliament on the Finance Committee have called upon Ugandan manufacturers to adhere to the country’s taxation regime, particularly regarding Digital Tax Stamps (DTS). The call came during a recent meeting with representatives from the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), who raised concerns …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Carrefour Uganda, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim has unveiled its much-anticipated Black November campaign, themed “Get Saved with the Big Chop.” The campaign, which kicked off on Nov.1 promises a treasure trove of unbeatable discounts, with prices slashed by up to an …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  One of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda’s (CCBU) official Coca-Cola Distributors (OCCDs) marked its significant growth as a business partner by inaugurating new premises. Bronze Logistics, an OCCD based in Kazo, Bwaise, has moved from a rented 116m2 warehouse to a self-owned 500m2 facility. “Our partnership …