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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering visionary financial leadership in Uganda, pledging ongoing support for the annual Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Awards and advancing the nation’s pursuit of sustainable growth and innovation. Speaking at the 2025 ACCA–Deloitte CFO Awards in Kampala, NCBA …

The second half of 2025 promises to be really hot for all African football fans. CAF, the official partner of the global bookmaker 1xBet, will host several major tournaments: the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2024), the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2025), the CAF Super Cup, the Confederation Cup, …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Lottery operators ITHUBA Uganda have launched a transformative Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Empowerment Programme aimed at uplifting Uganda’s boda boda riders through financial inclusion, digital skills development, and entrepreneurship. The new initiative, developed with the support of the Boda Boda Association of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is set to host the Fourth Edition of the Uganda–UAE Business Forum in Kampala from October 27 to 29, 2025, a high-level platform aimed at deepening trade, investment and innovation links with one of the country’s fastest-growing economic partners in the Gulf region. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | – Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has launched its 2025 Sustainability Report, themed “A Sustainable Future in Every Drop”. “At Uganda Breweries, every drop of beer carries a story — from the grain grown by our farmers to the glass raised in celebration. Sustainability is …

COMMENT | Charles Okello Ayai | In my previous article titled “The Quandary of De-Dollarization”, I mentioned that my general interest is a broad set of ideas I decided to refer to as “popular Pan-Africanism”. I went on to state that I would use a number of different subjects to show that …

UCAA: Emirates has significantly contributed to the growth of passenger and cargo traffic at Entebbe International Airport with a strong market share Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Emirates marked 25 years of service to Uganda on Thursday by showcasing its refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft, a key part of the airline’s …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Johnnie Walker, Scotch whisky, has unveiled a limited-edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label design to mark the upcoming Diwali celebrations. The exclusive bottle is a collaboration with renowned Indian haute couture designer Rahul Mishra, known globally for blending traditional craftsmanship with modern elegance. Mishra, the first Indian designer to showcase …

Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING | Navigating Uganda’s diverse landscapes requires reliable car rental options for both tourists and business travelers. Car hire Uganda services have evolved significantly for 2025, offering better vehicles and streamlined processes for visitors. However, driving in this East African nation comes with unique challenges that demand …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evolve Group Africa has announced the fifth anniversary of the Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAs), set for December 11, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The milestone edition will feature the inaugural State of Marketing Address, a first for the Ugandan marketing industry. Running under the theme “Celebrating …