Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has launched a new commercial campaign dubbed “Powering Your Next Move”, an initiative aimed at redefining how businesses manage fuel efficiency, reduce downtime, and cut operational costs. The campaign marks Vivo Energy’s …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has reiterated its commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and women’s empowerment as it hosted newly crowned Miss Uganda 2025, Trivia Elle Muhoza, alongside runners-up Faith Kirabo and Agatha Drakes Keine, at its Luzira headquarters. UBL, through its V&A Sherry brand, is one of the major sponsors …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDBL) has secured a USD 30 million financing facility from the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), part of the Islamic Development Bank Group. The facility marks ICD’s first Line of Finance transaction in Uganda …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank Uganda just wrapped up their annual Customer Service Week by transforming its 15 branches nationwide into hubs of customer delight, team camaraderie, and good old-fashioned corporate philanthropy, culminating in a vibrant finale at its headquarters today. The week was a dazzling mix of …
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OPINION | Kopin Modi | When people think of sales leadership, they often imagine someone chasing targets, tracking margins, and closing deals. They picture numbers on a spreadsheet — and in manufacturing, success is frequently measured in tonnes moved or market share gained each quarter. Those metrics are important, but they …
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Ntungamo, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | It is 11:50 am on October 1 at Africa Coffee Park in Rwashamire, Ntungamo District. The air hums with celebration. Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, sways to music as the launch of Inspire Africa’s first batch of finished …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a move that signals a new chapter in Uganda’s financial services landscape, UAP Old Mutual has officially rebranded to Old Mutual, aligning with a Group-wide transition that unifies all its operations across Africa under one trusted and recognisable brand. The rebrand reinforces Old …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati emerged as a standout performer at the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, earning top honours for its leadership and innovation in the building and construction sector. The company was awarded the title of Best Sector Exhibitor in Building, Construction and Housing Technology, …
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Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has reaffirmed its leadership in workplace safety by winning three prestigious NOSCAR Awards at a ceremony held in South Africa recently. The awards, presented by NOSA — a global authority in occupational health and safety training, auditing, and consulting — represent …
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How Absa Bank Uganda and Plan International are shaping a generation of confident, educated, and empowered young women Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | When 17-year-old Lucia Stephen steps into Absa Bank Uganda’s boardroom, she pauses, taking in the tall windows, the polished tables, and the hum of quiet authority in the …
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