Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has decried the fake seedlings distributed to farmers by the army-led Operation Wealth Creation (OWC). He has vowed to replace them since he says, they have turned into seed growers. “The Operation Wealth Creation people whom we had put to …
Read More »Ugandan SMEs missing out on African Continental Free Trade initiative
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s small entrepreneurs have very little information about the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The agreement, which took effect two years back is yet to see Ugandans benefit from it, according to business leaders and entrepreneurs, despite other countries already venturing …
Read More »SEACOM welcomes new Group Chief Financial Officer
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | SEACOM, Africa’s converged ICT services provider has announced significant changes within its executive leadership team. Lucas Malamule Ndala (PICTURED) has been appointed as the new Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO), succeeding Richard Schumacher, who previously held the role. Ndala’s appointment as GCFO marks a pivotal …
Read More »PRAU: brainchild BCW wins Media Relations accolade
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Brainchild BCW has won Best Media Relations and Media Management accolade at the 2023 PRAU Excellence Awards. Public Relations, Digital, and Events agency brainchild BCW, which is the exclusive affiliate of BCW Africa in Uganda and Rwanda, was recognized for telling compelling stories through …
Read More »Hong Kong- based hotel group to manage Kenya’s Nairobi Safari Club
Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel boasts 146 rooms, ranging from studio and panorama rooms to executive and presidential suites Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | On the eve of its 40th anniversary, the Nairobi Safari Club has signed a management partnership deal with global hotel operator Swiss-Belhotel International to manage the iconic …
Read More »CCBU and Hima cement partnership to fuel plastic waste solution
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and Hima Cement Limited will see plastic waste put to good use as an alternative fuel in cement production. During a three-year partnership, CCBU will provide Hima Cement access to plastic waste from its operations for handling …
Read More »Former OpenAI CEO joins Microsoft to build new AI research team
Los Angeles, US | Xinhua | Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella said Monday the company would hire OpenAI’s former CEO Sam Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman and make them lead an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) research team. “We look forward to moving quickly to provide them with the resources …
Read More »Africa-US trade: AGOA deal expires in 2025 – an expert unpacks what it’s achieved in 23 years
COMMENT | DAVID LUKE | African governments are seeking an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) beyond 2025. The law was enacted in 2000 to “encourage increased trade and investment between the United States and sub-Saharan Africa”. The Conversation asked David Luke, who specialises in African trade policy …
Read More »Museveni defends Uganda’s oil project ahead of COP 28 in Dubai
President said Africa should go to this high-level meeting with a common message on developing the continent’s energy needs Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | President Yoweri Museveni has advocated for a collective African voice at the upcoming climate change meeting in the United Arab Emirates, emphasizing the importance of articulating …
Read More »Chinese national reports sh700million robbery in Kololo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Another case of robbery involving a Chinese national has occurred in Kampala, resulting in a reported loss of $190,000, equivalent to sh718 million. He Wei told police he is the latest victim of a motorcycle robbery gang on Ssezibwa road in Kololo, Central Division, …
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