Tony Elumelu at #NGA79: Driving Financial Inclusion, Tackling Global Hunger, Unemployment New York, the United States | THE INDEPENDENT | Tony Elumelu, Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, used his platform at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | United Bank for Africa Uganda Limited (UBA Uganda) has refuted recent media reports suggesting a management crisis within the organization, affirming that the current Managing Director, Chioma A. Mang, has been assigned broader responsibilities within the UBA Group, effective October 1, 2024. The …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery, has won three prestigious awards at the African Marketing Confederation Awards 2024 held in Mombasa, Kenya at the weekend. The company’s innovative “Billionz Zizino” thematic campaign was recognized for its creativity and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BNI Uganda, the leading business networking and referral organisation, has proudly launched its newest chapter, BNI Legacy, this morning. In just a few months, the newly established BNI Legacy chapter has successfully brought together over 35 businesses from diverse sectors, including digital marketing, …
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Museveni Proposes Law to Curb Exploitative Money Lending Practices Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is in the process of enacting a law to stem exploitative money lending practices in Uganda, president, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed. Speaking at the 8th Annual Conference of the Southern and Eastern Africa …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda (AMCUL), has today partnered with Stabex International, a renowned fuel distribution company, to boost cashless transactions and enhance digital financial inclusion among Ugandans. This collaboration will allow Airtel Money customers to conveniently pay for fuel and access other services at …
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This innovative solution aims to address the growing demand for accessible credit, particularly for underserved and unbanked communities Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda and MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited (MTN MoMo) have launched Xtracash, a digital micro-lending solution to extend short-term facilities to MTN mobile money subscribers. This …
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The Ugandan gambling market is relatively young, and its flexibility attracts millions of users. Currently, both domestic platforms and overseas casinos are accepted in the region, providing players with an amazing choice. Locals often opt for gaming sites registered abroad, as they offer lots of benefits and user-friendly conditions. Minimum …
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Gambling addiction is the primary challenge the casino sector now faces, and its transfer to online worsens the problem. This risky entertainment is legal in Uganda, but the country still lacks regulations to control the industry and prevent related disorders among the population. Reports indicate that approximately 17.7% of Ugandan …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara’s heritage singer Ray kick started the pre-Bell ObaFest enjoyments last Sunday at Soho Terrace Bar in Mbarara with a stellar performance to some of his popular hits that got the crowd in a frenzy. Hosted by MC Kacheche and Lithan Mc, the duo …
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