The lender hopes that by processing more of Africa’s crude oil locally, it can help retain value on the continent and reduce exposure to global supply chain disruptions ANALYSIS | ISAAC KHISA | Africa’s multi-lateral lender, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched a US$3 billion revolving trade finance programme aimed …
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What better way to bring all Smirnoff lovers together than an exquisite party experience? Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Last week, Smirnoff shut down Tilly’s Bar in Entebbe with an energetic and vibrant pre-Fiesta party that brought together music and Smirnoff lovers for an experience to remember. Hosted by …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | The Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) hosted its 14th Annual Insurance Agents Awards Gala at Hotel Africana on April 30, 2025. The event, themed “Celebrating Agents as Catalysts of Change in the Industry,” aimed to recognize and motivate top-performing insurance agents across the country. The …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In a landmark partnership set to transform home ownership in Uganda, Housing Finance Bank has joined forces with Easy Housing to provide sustainable, affordable housing solutions tailored to the needs of everyday Ugandans, the two companies announced recently. This strategic collaboration goes beyond traditional …
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JINJA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), Jinja Plant, has been honored as the overall winner at the 2025 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Awards. Hosted by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, the awards celebrate excellence in OHS practices across Uganda. NBL also clinched …
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The partnership expands Rwanda’s footprint in European football, adding to its existing deals with Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Rwanda has secured its first sponsorship agreement in Spain’s La Liga through a landmark deal between the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Atlético de Madrid, making …
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The pivot is also aimed at sustainable mineral development Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals (UCEM) has rebranded itself as a national leader in clean energy and sustainable mineral development, a move aimed at accelerating Uganda’s shift toward a greener and more inclusive energy …
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Energy financing, ESG, and opportunities for investors at 2025 Energy Convention Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | “The Energy Convention is not just a conference. It’s Uganda’s declaration that we are ready to lead in delivering an energy future that is inclusive, climate-resilient, and investment-ready,” said Humphrey Asiimwe, CEO of Uganda …
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With the new Digi Loan, eligible customers can instantly borrow between sh20,000 and sh2 million with no paperwork, no queues, and no branch visit required Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has today unveiled two new digital innovations, Digi Loans and Online Account Opening, aimed at meeting …
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Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the West Nile region have arrested four people accused of illegally slaughtering animals and selling their meat in Nebbi District, despite a ban imposed in February this year. According to Collins Asea, the West Nile Region Police Spokesperson, the suspects are Odakgiu Muzamil …
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