Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mastercard has expanded its global lifestyle platform, Priceless.com, to Africa, giving cardholders around the world access to a curated collection of unforgettable travel experiences across some of the continent’s most iconic destinations. The new Priceless Africa platform showcases experiences in South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, …
Read More »Stanbic Forum highlights clean energy as solution to schools’ operational challenges
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda has urged education institutions to adopt renewable energy solutions as a practical way to cut rising operational costs. The call was made by Stanbic Bank energy financing specialists on the second day of the bank’s inaugural regional business forums, which was …
Read More »Centenary Bank launches ‘Gonza Pay’ to scale-up digital transformation in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Centenary Bank has launched GonzaPay, a secure, bank-backed digital wallet designed to bridge the gap between cash-heavy transactions and modern digital finance. The new platform is set to expand the bank’s digital footprint and bring seamless, affordable financial services directly to Ugandans. The digital …
Read More »Equity Bank gives schools financial stability
Equity Bank Uganda Steps In to Bridge School Financing Gaps Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has concluded its School Bridge Financing campaign with a dedicated education sector engagement held on June 23 at Hotel Africana. The event brought together school proprietors, administrators, and education leaders to …
Read More »NMG, KPMG and Equity Bank launch annual Top 100 SMEs survey
Equity Bank backs Top 100 Survey to unlock SME growth and monetize Uganda’s economic potential Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Equity Bank through their support and commitment to Uganda’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are yet again partnering with KPMG and Nation Media Group (NMG) for …
Read More »TECNO expands AI assistant capabilities with cross-app integration
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TECNO has unveiled expanded capabilities for its artificial intelligence assistant, EllaClaw, as the technology company pushes deeper into what it describes as “agentic AI”—systems designed to perform tasks on behalf of users rather than simply responding to commands. The latest version of EllaClaw, currently …
Read More »NCBA Bank, MAT Abacus partner to accelerate SME growth
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On June 25, NCBA Bank Uganda has entered into a strategic partnership with MAT Abacus Business School to provide business training, coaching and mentorship to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) under the bank’s Enterprise Development Program. The collaboration underscores NCBA Bank’s commitment to supporting …
Read More »Carrefour Uganda rewards early shoppers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Carrefour Uganda is rolling out a customer appreciation promotion that will see early-morning shoppers receive complimentary breakfast treats across all its stores nationwide, as retailers increasingly turn to customer experience initiatives to strengthen brand loyalty in a competitive market. The promotion, running from June 26 …
Read More »Execution now critical to Uganda’s growth, says dfcu Bank
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda’s ambition to accelerate economic growth and unlock private sector potential will depend on how quickly stakeholders align policy, capital and partnerships into coordinated, action-driven outcomes, dfcu Bank has said. The call was made during the Foreign Chambers Policy Summit in Kampala, where …
Read More »Kigali to host 26th EAC Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Trade Fair
This year’s fair will spotlight leather and horticulture, two sectors viewed as critical to the region’s industrial ambitions By The Independent The East African Community (EAC) will bring its flagship Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair to Kigali in late October, as regional policymakers seek to accelerate industrialisation, …
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