How foreign capital is reshaping the ports, railways and logistics networks connecting East Africa to global markets and what that means for the region’s economic future NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | At Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coast, the port of Dar es Salaam is emerging as a crucial gateway …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Businessman and gospel artist Benard Feni, popularly known as Mungu Feni, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2026 Business Excellence Awards, where his company, Euro Gold Refinery Ltd, was also recognised as the Platinum Winner in the Best Natural Resources and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is set to gain greater visibility on the international golfing circuit this September after the Pearl of Africa Golf Series became the country’s first professional golf tournament to attain Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) status under the Sunshine Development & BET Tour. The recognition …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank has partnered with Double Q Company Limited to expand access to vehicle and asset finance for Ugandan businesses and individuals seeking to acquire trucks, construction equipment, passenger vehicles and forklifts without putting pressure on working capital. The partnership, launched on Aug. 12 at …
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Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda launched the second season of its Digida Caller Tunez promotion in Luweero on Friday, combining customer rewards with new network sites and community support as part of its Y’ello Storm campaign. Customers who activate their preferred MTN Caller Tunez by dialing *170*12# …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has appointed Robert Kusiima Mugabe as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO), as the bank moves to strengthen operational excellence, innovation, digital transformation and customer-focused growth. Robert brings more than 18 years of banking experience spanning operations, treasury, balance sheet management, enterprise …
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NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | Uganda Airlines is seeking to transform itself from a loss-making national carrier dependent on government support into a commercially sustainable airline and regional aviation hub. According to the Chief Executive Officer, Girma Wake, the airline should be able to break even in 2030 if the government …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Carrefour Uganda is celebrating four years of its MyCLUB loyalty programme with a month-long campaign offering shoppers discounts, shopping vouchers and millions of loyalty points. Carrefour, operated in Uganda by Majid Al Futtaim, is running the anniversary campaign throughout August as a thank-you to customers …
Read More »Uganda’s Investment Prospects Strengthen as Oil, Coffee and Industrialisation Drive Growth Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda’s improving macroeconomic stability, stronger foreign exchange reserves and anticipated oil production are enhancing the country’s prospects as an investment destination, with economic growth expected to accelerate as commercial oil production …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Centenary Bank has called for greater awareness, early cancer screening and stronger community action as the Rotary Cancer Run campaign gains momentum ahead of this year’s race. Speaking at a recent Rotary Cancer Run activation held at St Francis Nsambya Hospital, Centenary Bank Managing …
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