As Uganda’s on-demand delivery market expands with growing digital adoption, Glovo has positioned itself as a key player driving convenience, innovation, and inclusion. Since entering the Ugandan market, the tech-enabled platform has transformed how consumers access food, groceries, and essential goods—bridging local businesses with digital opportunities. At the center of …

How government’s borrowing spree is leaving citizens bearing the cost Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | At dawn, the roar of engines rises above the quiet streets of Entebbe as David Tumusiime, 47, prepares for his daily commute to Kampala. Like thousands of other motorists, he joins the line snaking toward the …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal extended its lead at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 win away to Burnley on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side was off to a quick start with Viktor Gyokeres heading in Gabriel Magalhaes’ cross after just 14 minutes and Declan Rice …

Government has unveiled a 30+ member committee to oversee its activities in the bloc Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda has launched its African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) National Implementation Committee (NIC), signaling a renewed push to leverage the continent’s single market for goods and services. The committee, comprising …

TASS FACTBOX | On October 30, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced that he had instructed the Department of War to begin nuclear weapons testing because “other countries are doing the same,” without specifying which countries he was referring to. TASS FACTBOX editors have compiled a nuclear testing history digest. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has launched its 2025 festive gifting campaign under the theme “Our brands are the ultimate gift for a cheerful season,” introducing a new personalization feature that allows customers to engrave or label hampers with names or company logos at no …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pearl Bank Uganda and Stanbic Bank Uganda have announced the integration of their digital wallets, Wendi and FlexiPay, in a move aimed at advancing Uganda’s financial inclusion and digital economy. Together, the platforms serve over a million users, providing savings, credit, and e-commerce services. …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal is expected to consolidate its lead at the top of the Premier League this weekend with a trip to a resurgent Burnley. The league leaders travel with a four-point cushion but face a team that has won its last two games to climb five …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On World Food Day (Oct.16), Glovo and community-based organization Haba Na Haba announced a major milestone in their partnership, having rescued and distributed 2,712,061 meals to food-insecure communities since March 2024. The initiative leverages Glovo’s technology and delivery network to collect surplus food from …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati Limited (UBL), a member of the Safal Group and provider of steel building solutions in Uganda, has announced its sponsorship of the Gulu City Marathon 2025, set to take place on December 28, 2025 in Gulu City under theme of “Running for …