Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has advanced its goal of empowering women with the launch of the ‘HFB Woman’, financing solution in partnership with the Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited (UWEAL). This solution aims to support women entrepreneurs across Uganda by providing access to affordable loans …
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• Over 3,000 Smallholder Farmers to be reached • Individuals to earn a 10% interest per annum on their daily Wendi saving Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda, through its Wendi Mobile Wallet, and the International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC) has launched a partnership aimed at improving access to financial …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Increased advertising by companies during September played a role in sustaining strong business output and attracting new clients as the headline Stanbic Bank Purchasing Index (Stanbic PMI) dropped slightly to 54.2 compared to the 56.3 posted in August. The threshold for a positive business outlook …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a strategic move aimed at enhancing operational capabilities and driving growth, MTN Uganda has announced the appointment of three distinguished leaders to its executive team: Thomas Motlepa as Chief Technology & Information Officer (CTIO), Franklin Ocharo as General Manager of Growth & New Business, …
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Are you on the hunt for the best online casino sites to play for real money? Look no further! Whether you’re a seasoned gambler or just dipping your toes into the world of online betting, choosing the right platform is crucial. With a sea of options out there, it can …
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European Commission says the private sector is key to sustainable development ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | The European Investment Bank (EIB Global), the European Union’s long-term lending institution, has signed agreements with seven EU member states, pledging over Shs 295 billion (€74 million) to a new funding envelope aimed at promoting …
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Non-life insurance continues to dominate the market, holding 58% of the aggregate industry written premiums Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Insurance companies in Uganda reported gross written premiums of Shs 933.8 billion (approximately US$249 million) in the first half of 2024, according to a sector performance report released by the …
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BetKumi rewards customers in the ‘BetKumi Efaayo’ and Wangula Amajja Promotions. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BetKumi, a new online betting platform in Uganda, unveiled its ‘BetKumi Efaayo’ promo through a roadshow around Kampala, aimed at rewarding their new and esteemed customers while marking the end of Customer Service …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Famous Ugandan comedy duo, Madrat and Chiko, celebrated their 10th anniversary with an electrifying Uganda Waragi-sponsored show at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on the eve of Uganda’s Independence Day. The show marked with a stunning fireworks entrance, left revelers thrilled and eager for more …
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NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | On the bustling streets of Nairobi, the green glow of the M-Pesa (a mobile money platform) logo is inescapable, from high-end hotels to street vendors. In some tourist hotspots, signs declaring “No Cash” highlight a striking shift: over 90 percent of adults in the East …
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