Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDB), through its Enterprise Development Program (EDP), has graduated a new cohort of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Mbale, equipping participants with critical business skills and investor-readiness knowledge to drive sustainable growth. Delivered in partnership with Makerere University Business …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda will lead a three-day strategic visit to oil and gas operations in the Albertine Graben this week, the company announced Monday. The delegation, scheduled to tour the area from October 21-23, will be led by the company’s Managing Director, Joanita Mukasa …
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Rakai, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a major step toward environmental conservation and sustainable community development, Housing Finance Bank has received a 100-acre land donation from the Kooki Kingdom. The land will be dedicated to the Bank’s flagship Tiny Forests Initiative, which aims to plant one million trees by …
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Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has issued a consumer alert to all 21 member states, including Uganda, following a safety recall of 12,491 BMW vehicles by BMW Group South Africa. The recall, announced after product control checks and customer complaints, affects several BMW series sold …
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The agency has reviewed more than 480 mergers and acquisitions, 50 restrictive business practices, and 60 consumer protection cases Nairobi, Kenya | Julius Businge | The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has reaffirmed its position as the regional watchdog for fair competition and consumer protection, releasing data that points to an …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank, in partnership with Pearl Marina Estates, hosted a vibrant Family Day on Oct.18 at the beautiful Pearl Marina development in Garuga, reaffirming their shared commitment to promoting community-centered living and accessible homeownership. The event brought together families, customers, and aspiring homeowners …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Official Coca-Cola Distributors (OCCDs) contribute more than 97% of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU)’s total volume, making them a vital part of the company’s network and success in ensuring that cold Coca-Cola soft drinks are available throughout Uganda. To commemorate this year’s Customer Service Week, …
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Butembo, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to increase the volume and value of trade between Uganda and DRC, the Uganda Embassy in Kinshasa, partnering with public and private sector stakeholders both in Uganda and DRC, held a two-day Business Connect Forum and Expo in the city of Butembo, …
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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 …
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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, …
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