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Plascon expands footprint with New Colour Hero Store in Arua

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Plascon Uganda, in partnership with Precious Impex, has officially opened a new Colour Hero Store in Arua City, a strategic move aimed at strengthening its presence in the West Nile region and enhancing service delivery to both professional painters and individual customers. The grand …

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Evolution of AI in banking and financial services

Embracing these technologies and rethinking traditional approaches, banks can not only navigate the challenges of today but also seize the opportunities of tomorrow ANALYSIS | PATRICK ADENGO | When you imagine Artificial Intelligence (AI) in banking, do you envision robots managing your transactions or smart systems navigating complex financial decisions? Or …

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Boeing opens Africa hub in Ethiopia

More than 500 Boeing aircraft are currently operating across Africa Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT | Boeing Co. has opened a new regional office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Africa’s fast-growing aviation sector. The office, which will serve as the company’s regional administrative hub, strengthens Boeing’s …

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OPINION: How to make public finance management effective

OPINION | Perpetua Kabaitira Biraaro | In an era of increasing fiscal pressures and demand for accountability, internal audit is a cornerstone of sound PFM, ensuring that public resources are managed efficiently and service delivery is sustainable. Public Finance Management (PFM) focuses on resource mobilisation and expenditure management in the public …

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Qcil marks World Malaria Day with free medical camp in Luzira

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Quality Chemical Industries Limited (Qcil), Uganda’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, has successfully held an annual medical camp at St. Stephen’s Church of Uganda, Luzira, in commemoration of World Malaria Day 2025. The event was grounded in this year’s global theme: “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, …

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How FINCA Uganda is powering Uganda’s agricultural revival

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Agriculture remains the cornerstone of Uganda’s economy, employing 64% of the population and contributing up to 50% of the country’s export earnings. Despite its importance, many smallholder farmers face significant challenges in accessing affordable credit. Traditional financial institutions typically require collateral that rural farmers …

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