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Namanve-based Yuti Breweries is frothing with excitement over its latest accolades. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Highly consumed brand Torrero Liqueur has for the second year running awarded best locally blended liqueur at the People’s Choice Quality Awards presided over by Hon. Amos Lugoloobi – State Minister of Finance Planning …

She has led key strategic and technical financial initiatives to optimize the institution’s financial capacity Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Oct.10 appointed Hassatou Diop N’sele as the substantive Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer— a position she has been holding in …

Prize awarded to winners in five categories, with each winner receiving £1 million grant Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | On Oct.12, Multichoice Group, a pan-African video entertainment company announced a new media broadcast partnership with The Earthshot Prize, a global environmental prize, in a new initiative geared towards helping …

Regulators are increasingly seeking risk-based oversight in the market to deal with changes in technology, consumer needs Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | What is the best way to support businesses to survive during and after a tough economic environment? This is the big question that most people in investment circles …

Housing Finance Bank partners with Oracle and JMR to accelerate Core Banking led digital transformation and deliver stellar Customer Experience SPECIAL FEATURE | BUSINESS |  Housing Finance Bank, a full-service commercial bank in Uganda will deploy Oracle Banking suite, leveraging next-generation banking technology to enhance digital core capabilities and deliver convenient …

For as low as Shs100,000, you can start investing in your future with Housing Finance Bank through the portal SPECIAL FEATURE | BUSINESS | Housing Finance Bank has launched its Securities Portal. The online portal, which is housed on the Bank’s website, allows customers to buy Treasury Bills and Bonds from anywhere, …

Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and national lenders like the US, China and Japan are yet to agree on the modalities of debt relief for poor countries, as eligible ones remain reluctant to apply. A few countries have been processing their requests …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have established that thugs easily raided a chicken farm in Lweza, Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality, after a female stranger served the two guards on sedated food that made them lose consciousness. Justus Nuweatuha and one Oparu who are from to Gallant Security Company were …

Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Roadside traders on the Mubende highway are stranded with food stuff following the government instituted lockdown to curb the spread of the Ebola virus disease. In a Saturday evening televised address, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni issued directives restricting movements in and out of the …

Tears as many speak of the dark side of the UAE Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It was a sad scene at Entebbe International Airport as a group of 12 young Ugandan men and women, some unable to sit or walk, and in tears, returned home and spoke of …