Kampala, Uganda | ALI MONZER | MTN Uganda, like most telecom companies around the world, has recorded rapid transformation in its operations, customer experience and development of various products and services aimed at responding to evolving consumer needs. From voice calls to SMS services and internet to mobile financial services, MTN Uganda …
Read More »Absa Group announces Net Zero targets as part of sustainability goals
Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa’s leading role in sustainable financing supports move towards zero emissions as the Group makes significant strides in meeting renewable energy loan targets Absa Group, Africa’s largest funder of renewables, announced today its long-term ambition to reach Net Zero state by 2050 for …
Read More »Bank of Baroda MD resigns
Kampala, Uganda | THEINDEPENDENT | On March 16, the Board of Directors of Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Limited informed its shareholders and the general public that Raj Kumar Meena had resigned as the Managing Director of the Company effective 15th March 2023. Raj Kumar Meena was appointed as Bank of Baroda Managing …
Read More »URSB trains judicial officers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Insolvency practice has become global and dynamic in nature to the extent that, key players in the in insolvency practice require continued training and sensitization about new critical insolvency practical aspects. Business has been identified as one of the biggest life bloods to Uganda’s economy. …
Read More »UBL tops overall best practices at Prudential 2nd edition awards
Close to 3000 Employees Participate in The Prudential Best HR Practices Survey Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prudential Uganda in partnership with PwC on Friday celebrated 2nd edition of the Prudential Best HR Practices survey report. Uganda Breweries Limited emerged overall winner for 2022 Best HR Practices in Uganda. The Prudential …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda wins Prudential ‘Best Practices in Workplace’ award
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has won the ‘Best Practices in Workplace Culture & Environment’ Award at the Prudential best HR practices survey 2022 which was held on Friday at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The survey seeks to recognise organisations that have implemented people policies, …
Read More »Banks, Security Agencies launch joint effort to tackle financial fraud
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s banking industry, security agencies and the judiciary have teamed up to find solutions to the rising financial fraud that has increasingly hit the country in recent times. The crime has been abated by the digital revolution with fraudsters taking advantage of new technologies to …
Read More »The Voice Africa to launch on TV screens this month
Airtel Africa partnered with FAME Studios Africa; promise to showcase African talent, entertainment, and excitement Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa has announced that the highly anticipated show, The Voice Africa, will debut on 26th March 2023. Airtel Africa, as the title sponsors, has partnered with FAME Studios Africa …
Read More »Makerere University to accredit all hostels
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has resolved to start accrediting hostels that accommodate students. This was revealed by the University Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe on Thursday. He said the move is aimed at enhancing the safety and security of its students. According to Nawangwe, of the 35,000 …
Read More »Absa Uganda and Enterprise Uganda partner to upskill SMEs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda and Enterprise Uganda signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see the two organisations partner to offer Micro, Small and Medium-size Enterprises (MSMEs) business development services and upskilling in financial literacy in 9 districts across Uganda. Beginning on 3 April …
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