A responsible approach to gambling is highly promoted across all continents, including Africa. Uganda is a relatively young market that is just beginning to boom, so appropriate actions to control the sector are necessary. The iGaming industry is legal and regulated in the country, but it still lacks user awareness …
Read More »Responsible Betting in Uganda: The Best GamStop Alternatives
The global digital revolution couldn’t get around Africa, and Uganda is one of the best-developed countries on the continent. The rise in online betting has made this risky entertainment more accessible than ever, so locals are increasingly excited. According to reports, 57% of Ugandan residents make sports predictions regularly. Unfortunately, …
Read More »NSSF gives us 11.5% and looks higher, to a better Uganda
NSSF aims to create more jobs and make saving a way of life ✳ Year – Interest 2012 ✅10.00% 2013 ✅11.23% 2014 ✅11.50% 2015 ✅13.00% 2016 ✅12.30% 2017 ✅11.23% 2018 ✅ 15% 2019 ✅ 11% 2020 ✅ 10.75% 2021 ✅ 12.15% 2022 ✅ 09.65% 2023 ✅ 10.00% 2024 ✅ …
Read More »Uganda Breweries Laga Swagga promotion attracts 360,000 customers in 7 weeks
Customers UGX 254 million in prizes at Uganda Breweries Laga Swagga promotion Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prizes worth UGX254 million have so far been received by customers who have participated in the Laga Swagga promotion which seeks to reward customers upon purchase of Uganda Waragi, V&A, Bond 7 …
Read More »Uganda Airlines lands at new destinations Harare and Lusaka
Uganda Airlines expands its SADC footprint with 15th and 16th route to Lusaka, and Harare Lusaka, Zambia | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines Wednesday made a nostalgic return to favorite central African destinations, Harare and Lusaka. Touching down and taxiing to water cannon salutes cheers, dancing and jubilation at both the …
Read More »EABC and AGRA partner to boost intra-EAC agri-food trade
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Business Council (EABC) has partnered with AGRA on a new project titled “Promoting Intra-EAC Agri-Food Cross-Border Trade by Addressing Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) to Trade.” The initiative aims to increase agri-food trade, particularly maize, rice, beans, soybeans, and horticulture, across key East African …
Read More »Uganda’s coffee export earnings increased by 13% in August
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda saw a rise in the value and volume of its coffee exports for August, according to a report released by the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). The country earned USD 221.63 million in August, up from USD 210 million in July, marking a 13 …
Read More »Why Africans face a high Schengen Visa rejection rate
ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Africans face a high rejection rate for visas to enter the Schengen group of countries. The group is made up of 29 European countries that have officially abolished border controls at their mutual borders. A Schengen visa is an entry permit for non-EU nationals, which would allow …
Read More »Uganda Airlines fleet set to double over the next 5 years
The fleet growth is designed to support the expansion of international operations into destination such as London in the United Kingdom, Guangzhou in China, Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia ANALYSIS | PROF.DR. WOLFGANG H. THOME | After witnessing rapid growth over the past five years – apart from the …
Read More »Multichoice to raise DStv, Gotv charges by up to 6% in October
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pay TV firm, MultiChoice Uganda is set to increase its pay TV subscription fees by up to 6%, effective October 1, 2024. The price adjustment will affect both DStv and GOtv customers, with tariff increases ranging between 2.9% and 6%. Although no specific reason was …
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