COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | Following my recent essay on China Town and local enterprise in Uganda, reactions have been mixed. While some welcome the availability of affordable goods, it’s crucial to consider the long-term impact on Uganda’s economy and society. The rise of China Town in Lugogo, Kampala, echoes …
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Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Group has unveiled its third annual sustainability report for the year 2023, themed “A sustainable world is a transformed Africa.” The theme points to the significant role that global substantiality practices can have on transformation of the African continent, a challenge that …
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BEIJING | Xinhua | The ongoing 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) offers an array of side activities for foreign guests who have traveled from afar. When I opened a brochure introducing these activities, I found out that Silk Street, a landmark market in Beijing, was among …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Time is running out first for Uganda to put in place compliance measures with the new European Union regulations against deforestation during coffee production. The EU Deforestation Regulations (EUDR) direct that imports (of about 600 commodities) should bear fruit that they have not been produced …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s digital payment landscape is rapidly evolving, with the number of licensed national payment service providers increasing to 34, following the Bank of Uganda’s approval of Californian -based fintech giant Flutterwave. This marks a significant milestone in Uganda’s financial sector, which has seen a sharp …
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Vivo Energy Uganda launches Phase 2 of the ‘Kigwera Ku Shell’ Back-to-School Promotion, doubling the rewards and impact on education Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There will be twice as many winners in Phase 2 of the ‘Kigwera Ku Shell’ back-to-school promotion run by Vivo Energy Uganda to support parents in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Top Ugandan CEOs have been encouraged to collaborate and adopt a collective approach toward achieving sustainable stewardship of their respective entities. This call was made during the launch of 15th edition of the Annual CEO Forum, held in Kampala yesterday. The forum, held under the …
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Kampala, Uganda | Alfred Geresom Musamali | Thousands of anxious potential shoppers have today been disappointed after waiting since morning for the reopening of China Town Super Store at the former Game Stores in Lugogo, Kampala, Uganda. A voice on megaphone announced at 1:33pm announced that the security scanners at the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ruth Namuli, the new Chairperson of the Uganda Insurers Association Executive Committee has promised to build on the achievements recorded by her predecessors to deepen insurance penetration and grow the sector in general. The official handover took place during the CEO Club Cocktail held at …
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The campaign will highlight critical minerals, investment opportunities, ESG standards Kampala, Uganda | Ian Katusiime | The Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP) has launched the inaugural “30 Days of Mining” media campaign, aligned with its core mandate of information gathering and dissemination to accelerate the growth of the extractive sector. …
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