Self-service replacing the brick-and-mortar model   COMMENT | LAURA BAHEMUKA | The evolution of banking from what it was, brick-and-mortar, to what we are witnessing today is all thanks to the growth in technology and innovations. These have enabled digitisation in banking so that more people are ushered into …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank Uganda (DTB) has partnered with Universal Multipurpose Enterprises Limited to expand access to mortgage financing and increase opportunities for Ugandans seeking to own homes amid a growing housing deficit. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on August …

  Through a series of research on barkcloth conducted with barkcloth makers in his local community, Fred Kato Mutebi has conceived his personal interpretation of the complete trajectory of the organic fabric production and through this engagement, brings to attention the contribution made by women in the value chain of …

  Hoima, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Bank of Uganda Governor (BOU) Dr Michael Atingi-Ego has said the progress of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is critical to Uganda’s macroeconomic outlook, noting that government revenue projections and export earnings are closely tied to the successful delivery of the country’s …

Kampala, Uganda | Uganda loves sport. From dusty village pitches to packed city stadiums, the passion runs deep. And wherever fans gather, betting follows close behind. Many people in Uganda use 22bet to follow and bet on their favorite sports. Here are the competitions they watch the most. The Uganda …

  HAVANA | Xinhua |  The long-running U.S. trade embargo against Cuba and a recent fuel blockade are causing power outages and shortages that threaten patients’ lives, Deputy Health Minister Julio Guerra said Wednesday. “When the lack of a stable power supply directly affects the preservation of medications, every blackout …

Absa Bank Uganda Empowers Next Generation With Financial Literacy in Mbarara   Mbarara, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Absa Uganda, in partnership with Reach A Hand Africa have held an impactful peer-learning session at Revival Girls Secondary School in Mbarara, extending financial literacy and life skills to 345 students. The …

As Africa’s digital economy expands, fintechs are moving beyond payments to build the trust infrastructure that makes cross-border trade, investment and financial inclusion possible.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |  Africa has spent the past decade building the infrastructure to move money digitally. The next phase is focused on making …

  For 12 years, Atinoi Basil has helped golfers chase birdies and trophies. At the Watoto Caddies Tournament, he finally had the chance to chase one of his own.   Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Most golfers remember the shot that won them the tournament. Few remember the person who …

  Uganda says modern outbreak science has changed what investigators can know. Is it time to rethink the 42-day rule?   COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | When Uganda’s Ministry of Health announced on July 28, 2026, that the country had declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak, something unusual …