OPINION | Helena Mayanja | The launch and execution of the GROW Initiative, a program which offers a monumental opportunity for women entrepreneurs across the country, to receive funding, business advisory and networking opportunities, in a bid to grow profitable businesses, has been positively received around the country. Already, thousands of women …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Arifu, a leading digital learning platform, has teamed up with BrighterMonday Uganda, a subsidiary of The African Talent Company (TATC), to launch the #BeABossLady initiative. This groundbreaking program aims to empower over 250,000 women across Uganda, Nigeria, and Kenya by offering accessible micro-learning courses. BrighterMonday …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There are fears that the factors and developments that led to the collapse of the first East African Community in the 1970s are increasingly evident in the current bloc. While the first EAC existed for only 10 years, the revived version is marking 25 …
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Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | Prateek Suri, Chairman and Founder of Maser Group, has been honored as Investment Leader of the Year at the 2024 Gulf Business Awards, held at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The prestigious award recognizes Suri’s exceptional leadership and innovative strategies in driving …
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Uganda Breweries 2024 Sustainability Report aligns with initiatives promoting positive drinking, championing inclusion and diversity, and pioneering grain-to-glass sustainability. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has today launched its 2024 annual Sustainability Report. This year’s report highlights UBL’s steadfast commitment to sustainable business practices, with …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government has inaugurated a new board for the Uganda National Mining Company, under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, to oversee its equity interests in the mining sector. The board, consisting of nine members, was inaugurated on Monday, November 4, 2024, …
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The government outlined efforts to formalize small-scale miners activities, including providing training and resources Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is calling on international mining giants to invest in the country’s rich deposits of critical minerals to drive its clean energy ambitions and economic growth. Dr. Luisa Moreno, Advisor on …
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Airtel Money remains a cornerstone of the Group’s profitability strategy, facilitating financial inclusion through reliable and accessible digital transactions Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications provider and Airtel Money services operator across 14 African countries, has announced substantial growth in profitability, attributed to its refined strategy …
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The organization has embarked on an ambitious four-year strategic plan focused on elevating customer experience and surpassing expectations Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The majority of Ugandan users of the Mombasa Port in Kenya are pleased with the Kenya Ports Authority’s (KPA) ongoing efforts to enhance cargo clearance efficiency. According …
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