Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a move that signals a new chapter in Uganda’s financial services landscape, UAP Old Mutual has officially rebranded to Old Mutual, aligning with a Group-wide transition that unifies all its operations across Africa under one trusted and recognisable brand. The rebrand reinforces Old …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pension fund leaders from across Africa are joining forces for the first time to create a unified “Development Fund for Africa,” a bold initiative aimed at mobilising domestic capital for the continent’s growth and reducing dependence on traditional foreign funding sources. The announcement comes …

As Uganda celebrates 63 years of independence, attention turns to how the country has navigated its economic journey and positioned itself within East Africa’s integration and global economic agenda. The Independent’s Julius Businge spoke to Julius Kapwepwe Mishambi, a member of the East African Budget Network (EABN) – a professionals’ …

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | The Chief Executive Officer of the COMESA Competition Commission (CCC), Willard Mwemba, has defended the lengthy timelines involved in the Commission’s case investigations, saying the process is necessary to ensure credibility, accuracy, and fairness in decision-making. Mwemba made the remarks during a news conference held …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati emerged as a standout performer at the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, earning top honours for its leadership and innovation in the building and construction sector. The company was awarded the title of Best Sector Exhibitor in Building, Construction and Housing Technology, …

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | The Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI), in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Uganda and South Sudan, has launched Uganda’s first-ever Compendium of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Case Decisions (1995–Present), a milestone publication that documents landmark cases shaping constitutionalism, democracy, and human rights in Uganda. The …

Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has reaffirmed its leadership in workplace safety by winning three prestigious NOSCAR Awards at a ceremony held in South Africa recently. The awards, presented by NOSA — a global authority in occupational health and safety training, auditing, and consulting — represent …

MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | Moscow and Kampala are working on joint projects in the mining sector, energy, and several other areas, with positive dynamics noted in trade and economic relations, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a Telegram post marking Uganda’s Independence Day. “Today, political dialogue between Moscow and …

CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed to a Gaza ceasefire deal, offering a tentative path toward ending the two-year conflict that has killed over 67,000 Palestinians, injured almost 170,000 others, and left the enclave in ruins. The deal on the “first phase” of a U.S.-backed …

WASHINGTON, the United States  | Xinhua | The U.S. federal government’s shutdown entered its second week on Wednesday, with no end on the horizon as the Senate was unable to reach an agreement to reopen it. On the day, two bills to fund the government — one from Democrats and …