Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Infobip, a global leader in cloud communications, has unveiled a new capability that allows businesses to design and execute complete customer purchase journeys within WhatsApp. This innovative approach leverages the latest functionalities of the WhatsApp Business Platform, enabling businesses to facilitate a range of tasks …
Read More »Coca-Cola supports women in science fields
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | To mark International Day for Women and Girls in Science, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) celebrated the achievements of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) by recognising leading women taking part in its Women in the Leadership program, it said on Feb.13. Commenting on …
Read More »AfDB: Africa dominates list of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024
Uganda among 11 African countries projected to experience a strong economic performance forecast alongside Rwanda, Tanzania and Ethiopia Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa will account for eleven of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, the African Development Bank Group said in its latest Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) …
Read More »Uganda’s gold exports surge to $2.3 billion after tax cut
However, Auditor-General John Muwanga report faults the taxman for failing to collect taxes from gold exports Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s gold exports have seen a dramatic rebound, hitting US$2.3 billion last year following the government’s decision to lower export taxes, a move aimed at revitalizing trade that had …
Read More »KPA’s Kargo Pay earns ovation from Ugandan traders
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kenya Ports Authority has garnered praise from a cross-section of Kampala traders, for introducing Kargo Pay, a cutting-edge electronic payment system. This alternative cargo payment mode is set to revolutionize efficiency and expedite the settlement of port charges. One of the traders lauded the …
Read More »Kenya Airways resumes flights to Mogadishu amid regional competition
This positions the airline in a competitive landscape, alongside Uganda Airlines and Ethiopian Airways, which currently serve Mogadishu via their respective hubs Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) has re-launched direct flight services to Mogadishu, Somalia, a strategic move set to enhance regional connectivity …
Read More »Earliest human footprints found on beach
SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A group of international researchers stumbled upon well-preserved early human footprints on a Moroccan beach, which is among the oldest in the world. Their recently published research offers a deeper look into the discovery, reports Kate Okorie In July 2022, an international team of researchers …
Read More »How agri-food sector could unlock millions of jobs for African youth
Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Africa’s agri-food sector holds significant untapped potential to deliver millions of jobs and livelihoods for the continent’s rapidly growing youth population, according to a new report unveiled on Feb.14 in Kampala. The report is published by the Malabo Montpellier Panel, a group of leading African …
Read More »The end of FDC?
Why Dr. Besigye’s party could be no more by 2026 Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | 2024 is the year the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) marks twenty years. Ideally, it should have been a milestone for the first major opposition party in the era of multiparty politics. Instead the party …
Read More »UPDF ghosts in DR Congo awaken
New enemy with 40,000 fighters rises Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Army is once again locked in a propaganda war of words with armed fighters in the DR Congo who claim it is siding with rebels fighting the Kinshasa government. This time those accusing the UPDF call …
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