Business

The non-governmental organisations call for strong anti-corruption measures and debt reduction Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), under the umbrella of the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), have identified several opportunities in Uganda’s new Shs72 trillion budget. They emphasize investments in human capital development, peace and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Afreximbank and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have announced a new cooperation agreement at the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation in Paris, France. Under this partnership, Afreximbank has committed a $2 billion facility to the “Africa Health Security Investment Plan,” …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Clays Limited has unveiled a 5-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction, boosting shareholder value, and fostering employee engagement. The strategic plan, unveiled at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kampala, signifies a renewed commitment to sustainable growth and value creation under …

From green bonds to women in business programs, banks are now betting on a new approach  Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The seventh annual bankers’ conference, held at the Kampala Serena Hotel, was abuzz with pitches and plans on Environmental Social and Governance (ESG), a new agenda sweeping through businesses …

The oil firm borrowed $5.5 billion and has since paid interest and some principal of over $2.4 billion ANALYSIS | ISAAC KHISA & AGENCIES | Global and local oil mafias, alongside international banking interests, attempted to thwart the establishment of a major oil refinery in Nigeria, according to Nigerian industrialists, Aliko …

SafeBoda, KFC, MTN, Zembo patriciate in training couriers in a three-day program   Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Glovo, the multi-category app renowned for its on-demand delivery services, has teamed up with prominent brands in Uganda including MTN Uganda, KFC, Safe Boda, and Zembo to elevate its courier services and customer …

  * In recent years, agricultural cooperation between China and Africa has flourished under the frameworks of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative. * From local fields to global e-commerce platforms, China’s efforts have significantly boosted African agricultural productivity and modernization through technical assistance, industry …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pilsner Lager, a product of Uganda Breweries Limited, has yet again announced its support for the Buganda Kingdom Masaza Cup tournament this year. The announcement was made during a media launch held at Bulange Mengo. While addressing the media, the Katikiro of Buganda,  Charles Peter …

120 couriers benefit from three day program that included road safety, customer care and financial management Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Leading multi-category app, Glovo has successfully concluded its highly anticipated 3-Day Courier Program, a series of events focused on the growth, development, and recognition of its couriers. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank has recommitted its support towards the 2024 Masaza cup with a sponsorship package worth sh200 million shillings. The recommitment is in keeping with the bank’s pledge last year to support the tournament with UGX 600m over a three-year period. Speaking at the launch, …