Africa’s fintech sector is seeing a surge in deal-making as firms race to dominate the continent’s booming cash transfer and digital payments market, projected to hit US$1.5 trillion by 2030 SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Fierce competition in Africa’s digital and cross-border payment sector is fuelling a wave of …
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A case that might redefine how this country views advocates’ compensation is snaking its way through the higher courts. COMMENT | ANTHONY NATIF | For nearly a year, hundreds of pensioners with the help of the Public Square and public spirited lawyers like Stanley Okecho and Isabella Nakiyonga have been traversing …
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The factory’s chief executive officer, revealed that they plan to invest sh45 million in purchasing local mangoes, with each kilogram priced at sh300 Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soroti Fruit Processing Factory has taken a significant step by purchasing and processing local mangoes from farmers in the Teso Sub-region …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local government leaders in Luwero district have asked for a special audience with President Yoweri Museveni during his upcoming PDM tour of the region, citing a need to raise long-standing, unfulfilled government pledges. Museveni is expected to tour districts in Greater Luwero beginning today, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The prosecution has filed fresh criminal charges against Godfrey Muwumuza , 43, a teacher from Kabojja Junior School, who is accused of sexually abusing one of his male pupils during a recent school tour. Muwumuza was arraigned before Buganda Road Court a fortnight ago on charges of attempted …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Soroti High Court has sentenced 34-year-old David Okello to 55 years in prison for the crimes of rape and simple robbery, in a judgment that the court says should serve as a stern warning to society. Soroti High Court Resident Judge Boniface Wamala, while …
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The rainmaker for the night had his dues cleared because just as Scotts Maphuma and Lee McKrazy wrapped up their set, the clouds teased with a drizzle that had attendees shuffling towards the exits to sum up what was evidently a very pulsating night in Kampala. Kampala, Uganda | THE …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tanqueray No.10 transformed Adrift Uganda River Club in Jinja into an immersive destination brunch experience over the weekend, offering guests a refreshing escape from the city, surrounded by nature’s soundtrack, birds singing, trees swaying, and the gentle roar of the River Nile nearby. …
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Why does Museveni want this law badly? COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | Three months after the Uganda Supreme Court ruled that it is unconstitutional for the General Court Martial to try civilians, the government on May 14 introduced a Bill in parliament to reverse that decision. The Minister …
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Equity’s inclusion in Superbrands East Africa Volume 9 comes at a pivotal time as the Group continues to strengthen its presence across East and Central Africa as a regional brand serving the unique needs of its customers across diverse territories. Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Group Holdings Plc has …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
