He championed the strengthening of socio-economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean, backed major industrial projects and initiatives like the Dangote Refinery and the African Medical Centre of Excellence Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, marked the end of an era as President and …
Read More »I&M Bank launches Sapphire Club to elevate premium banking experience
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | I&M Bank Uganda has introduced a new premium banking product, the I&M Select Banking Sapphire Club, designed to deliver an elevated private banking experience for high-net-worth clients. The exclusive launch event, held Friday at the Kampala Serena Hotel, drew diplomats, Buganda Kingdom officials, Bank of …
Read More »SanlamAllianz officially launches in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sanlam and Allianz, the two insurance giants who formed Africa’s largest non-banking financial services company through a joint venture named SanlamAllianz in 2023, have officially launched their SanlamAllianz brand to the Ugandan public at an event hosted at Kampala Serena Hotel today. Speaking at …
Read More »What is it that Uganda and United Arab Emirates investors want as they meet in Kampala?
COMMENT | Morrison Rwakakamba | The Fourth Uganda-UAE Business Forum in Kampala is a signature event that brings together 500+ business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from both nations. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a powerhouse investor in Africa, committing over $110 billion to the continent …
Read More »Bagiire hails relations with Qatar as business forum starts in Doha
Doha, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Vincent Waiswa Bagiire has reaffirmed Uganda’s strong commitment to economic and commercial diplomacy as a vehicle for growth, emphasizing that Uganda remains open for business and ready to welcome strategic partners like Qatar. “Uganda’s doors are open to investors who share our …
Read More »Tanqueray’s ShowTime toasts to Ugandan mastery
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over the weekend, Tanqueray hosted the inaugural ShowTime culinary and lifestyle experience at the Zara Gardens Hotel in Muyenga on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The exclusive, multifaceted experience offered guests an immersive journey through taste, sound and design, setting a new benchmark for premium …
Read More »Tanqueray Mixology Masterclass unlocks the art of infusion for Kampala’s top bartenders
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Breweries advocacy team recently hosted a Tanqueray Gin Masterclass that equipped 40 of the city’s most promising bartenders from leading hotels, restaurants, and cocktail bars with skills focused on the art of infusion in cocktail mixology. The day-long masterclass was a progressive …
Read More »Delegates arrive ahead of Uganda-UAE Business Forum
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A high-profile delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has arrived in Uganda ahead of the Fourth Uganda–UAE Business Forum, scheduled to run from October 27 to 29, 2025, at the Speke Resort Munyonyo. The delegation was officially welcomed at Entebbe by Second Secretary …
Read More »Why Ugandan businesses must go beyond transactions and care about customer well-being
Business executives must remember that customers are human beings navigating the same economic storms COMMENT | SIMON DDEMBE | The year 2025 has tested the resilience of many Ugandans. Business activity has remained sluggish, household incomes continue to shrink, and countless families are struggling to stay afloat. One clear example comes …
Read More »Johnnie Walker Blue Label marks Diwali with limited-edition Rahul Mishra bottle
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Johnnie Walker Blue Label hosted an exclusive Diwali celebration on Thursday night, unveiling its limited-edition bottle designed in collaboration with acclaimed Indian couturier Rahul Mishra. The event, held at Mediterraneo Rooftop in Kampala under the Johnnie Walker Blue Club platform, brought together Uganda’s Indian …
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