Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries has unveiled the new Baileys Strawberries and Cream in a lavish adult treating experience at the Fairway Boutique Hotel, uniting sweet tooths and fashion enthusiasts for an exclusive first tasting experience. The launch’s theme, pink and white created a dreamy ambiance filled …
Read More »The 2025/26 budget should deal with our challenges – manufacturers
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Minister of Trade, Francis Mwebesa, has reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening Uganda’s manufacturing sector, calling for greater collaboration between policymakers, investors, and industry players to unlock the sector’s full potential. Mwebesa who was speaking at a 2025/26 budget preparation dialogue organized by Uganda …
Read More »Stanbic Uganda symposium to focus on the Trump effect on economy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Since Donald Trump took top leadership of the USA for the second time in January, his government has made several changes regarding the country’s foreign policies, particularly on aid and trade. Multinational organisations at the UN, NGOs and governments like Uganda have already lost …
Read More »Johnnie Walker honors ‘fearless women’ shaping the future of marketing.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Johnnie Walker Uganda, through its She Walks initiative, celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8th by spotlighting the resilience and leadership of women in marketing. The themed “Bold and Brilliant: Good Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office,” brought together accomplished and emerging marketers from diverse industries, including finance, …
Read More »Experts excited as Uganda launches ICT Intellectual Property guidelines
The ICT ministry, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and other key stakeholders, have developed ICT IP Guidelines to provide a clear roadmap for navigating the complexities of intellectual property rights in Uganda. Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Getting Ugandan innovators to secure Intellectual Property (IP) …
Read More »Mastercard Foundation boosts youth entrepreneurship
But entrepreneurship is just one piece of the puzzle. Education remains a cornerstone of Uganda’s future Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | From February 19 to 21, the Mastercard Foundation hosted the Young Africa Works 2025 Dialogue in Kampala, a gathering that felt less like a conference and more like a …
Read More »TotalEnergies’ tightrope transition: A talk with Patrick Pouyanné
INTERVIEW | Among oil and gas majors, TotalEnergies stands alone in its plans to shift a fifth of its business to renewable-led integrated power by 2030. It’s a tightrope walk for the company’s long-time CEO Patrick Pouyanné—essentially a strategy that’s not “enough oil and gas” for traditional investors nor “enough renewables” …
Read More »Isimba Hydropower Dam at risk
Structural defects and contractor delays now threaten Uganda’s energy future Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Isimba Hydropower Dam, a flagship project in Uganda’s energy sector, was envisioned as a cornerstone of the country’s long-term development goals. Commissioned in 2019, the 183MW facility was meant to provide affordable and reliable …
Read More »MTN Uganda reports a 30% surge in net profit to Shs641bn
The telecom firm recorded a 19.5% increase in service revenue to Shs 3.1 trillion, fueled by a 30.5% rise in data revenue and 22.8% growth in fintech earnings Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | MTN Uganda has delivered a 30.1% surge in net profit to Shs 641.5billion for FY 2024, a …
Read More »New accountants urged to uphold ethics, embrace technology
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Newly qualified accountants have been urged to uphold ethical values, embrace emerging technologies, and adopt a strategic mindset as they step into the evolving world of finance. Speaking as the chief guest at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) graduation ceremony in …
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