Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Glovo Uganda recently hosted a memorable ‘Rider Family Day’ in Kampala to honour top-performing freelance riders who leverage the Glovo app to make deliveries for their remarkable contributions. The event celebrated riders’ exceptional achievements, including delivering the highest number of eco-friendly green orders, earning the …
Read More »Airtel and Buganda renew K2 connection deal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda and Buganda Kingdom have renewed their telecom infrastructure sharing collaboration. The renewed commitment, will see Buganda Kingdom’s K2 Telecom continue accessibility through Airtel Uganda’s infrastructure. The renewal of the partnership has been seen as a reaffirmation and commitment to bridging digital divides and …
Read More »Government issues new guidelines on contraband gold
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy has come up with new measures to regulate the exportation and sale of gold. The measure announced by the Ministry permanent Secretary, Irene Batebe follow growing concerns about discrepancies between gold mined in Uganda and that exported mainly to the United …
Read More »New telecom firm, Talkio Mobile partners with Banana Life Investments
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Talkio Mobile, Uganda’s newest telecommunications service provider, has announced an innovative partnership with Banana Life Investments, a leading mobile phone and retail store chain. This strategic alliance is designed to bring Talkio’s cutting-edge telecom services closer to Ugandans, ensuring greater accessibility and convenience. The collaboration …
Read More »Zeus The Agency named Agency of the Year at the 2024 Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Zeus The Agency was awarded ‘Agency of the Year’ at the 2024 Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAs), cementing its position as a leader in East Africa’s marketing industry. This milestone comes just a year after being named ‘Rising Agency of the Year’ in 2023, showcasing …
Read More »Vivo Energy reopens upgraded Busia Shell Station
Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has reopened its Shell Busia service station after extensive renovations. The company, which distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, aims better to serve the growing needs of customers in transit. Managing Director Joanita Mukasa Menya officiated the launch, which is …
Read More »REPORT: Most gold from the DRC is smuggled through Uganda and Rwanda
Uganda Still A Safe Haven for Illicit Gold NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | Uganda remains one of the hotbeds for smuggled in Africa according to Swiss organization SwissAid. The organization says apart of the gold smuggled from neighboring countries through Uganda, most of the gold produced by artisan miners in …
Read More »PAU cautions Bunyoro youth against sabotaging EACOP oil project
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has urged the youth in the Bunyoro sub-region to be patriotic and refrain from sabotaging the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. According to PAU, some youth in the region are being manipulated by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) …
Read More »Airlink expands Nairobi-Johannesburg route with 3 weekly flights
Johannesburg, SA | THE INDEPENDENT | South African carrier Airlink is set to enhance its connectivity between Nairobi and Johannesburg by introducing three weekly night flights starting March 30, 2025. This expansion will complement the airline’s existing once-daily daytime service, bringing the total frequency on the route to 10 flights per …
Read More »Luwero Town Clerk orders roadside vendors to vacate before Christmas
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero town clerk has ordered the immediate eviction of roadside vendors operating in kiosks and illegal market stalls ahead of the Christmas season. More than 100 vendors had erected kiosks, containers and stalls across the streets and roadside in Luwero town to maximize …
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