Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sanlam and Allianz, the two insurance giants who formed Africa’s largest non-banking financial services company through a joint venture named SanlamAllianz in 2023, have officially launched their SanlamAllianz brand to the Ugandan public at an event hosted at Kampala Serena Hotel today. Speaking at …
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COMMENT | Morrison Rwakakamba | The Fourth Uganda-UAE Business Forum in Kampala is a signature event that brings together 500+ business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from both nations. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a powerhouse investor in Africa, committing over $110 billion to the continent …
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Doha, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Vincent Waiswa Bagiire has reaffirmed Uganda’s strong commitment to economic and commercial diplomacy as a vehicle for growth, emphasizing that Uganda remains open for business and ready to welcome strategic partners like Qatar. “Uganda’s doors are open to investors who share our …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over the weekend, Tanqueray hosted the inaugural ShowTime culinary and lifestyle experience at the Zara Gardens Hotel in Muyenga on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The exclusive, multifaceted experience offered guests an immersive journey through taste, sound and design, setting a new benchmark for premium …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Breweries advocacy team recently hosted a Tanqueray Gin Masterclass that equipped 40 of the city’s most promising bartenders from leading hotels, restaurants, and cocktail bars with skills focused on the art of infusion in cocktail mixology. The day-long masterclass was a progressive …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A high-profile delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has arrived in Uganda ahead of the Fourth Uganda–UAE Business Forum, scheduled to run from October 27 to 29, 2025, at the Speke Resort Munyonyo. The delegation was officially welcomed at Entebbe by Second Secretary …
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Business executives must remember that customers are human beings navigating the same economic storms COMMENT | SIMON DDEMBE | The year 2025 has tested the resilience of many Ugandans. Business activity has remained sluggish, household incomes continue to shrink, and countless families are struggling to stay afloat. One clear example comes …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Johnnie Walker Blue Label hosted an exclusive Diwali celebration on Thursday night, unveiling its limited-edition bottle designed in collaboration with acclaimed Indian couturier Rahul Mishra. The event, held at Mediterraneo Rooftop in Kampala under the Johnnie Walker Blue Club platform, brought together Uganda’s Indian …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As part of ongoing Customer Service Month activities, Housing Finance Bank, in partnership with C-Care, organized a community health camp at St. Peter’s Church of Uganda in Katanga, Wandegeya. The initiative aimed to make essential health services more accessible by offering free medical check-ups, …
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Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda officially inaugurated its first Sugar Industry Stakeholder Council as part of efforts to strengthen governance, enhance productivity, and regulate the nation’s sugar sector. The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on Oct.23, followed the enactment of the Sugar (Amendment) …
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