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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has proposed to pay a final dividend of Shs 123bn or Shs 5.5 per share to shareholders following double-digit growth in profits for 2022. The annual financial results show that the Uganda Securities Exchange-listed firm recorded a 19.3% growth in profit after tax …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Reserve Bank of Malawi has awarded a licence to Centenary Group and the Catholic Church Archdiocese of Lilongwe to carry out banking operations in Malawi. The name of the new bank is Centenary Bank Limited, with Centenary Group holding majority shareholding and the Catholic …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) tribunal has cancelled the aviation fuel supply contract that Uganda National Airlines had awarded to Vivo Energy, citing procurement irregularities. On November 8, 2022, Uganda Airlines, through a newspaper advertisement, invited sealed bids for the procurement …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Foreign students studying in Uganda without the required legal papers may face deportation according to government authorities. Uganda’s government has expressed concern over a growing number of foreign students in the country without immigration clearance. Immigration authorities have warned that they would do spot checks …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Kingdom and Airtel Uganda unveiled the much sought-after 2023 Kabaka Birthday Run. The Katikiro of Buganda Kingdom Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga who presided over the launch of the 10th edition at Bulange, Mengo on Thursday morning said proceeds from the run would help …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Money and Pesapal Uganda signed a deal to enable acceptance of Airtel Money payments at the Pesapal Sabi point-of-sale machines. Since its inception in 2009, Pesapal continues to innovate digital payment solutions to accommodate the changing times and the demands of its customers as …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda launched its latest offer, Freedom Voice Bundles as part of its ongoing “Together We Are Unstoppable” campaign. As a brand that prioritises its customers, MTN understands the importance of giving customers the freedom to connect with their loved ones and business partners without …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has called for the establishment of a policy to harmonize school fees in Uganda. During plenary on Tuesday, 07 March 2023, the Speaker expressed concern about the significant variations in school fees charged by different institutions leading to hardships …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Construction works at the Entebbe International Airport for the runway, aprons and cargo centre are now complete while works on the new terminal building have commenced and stand at 10% completion, affirms the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Director General, Fred Bamwesigye. The new terminal is …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, called for a signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the UPDF and the Togolese Armed Forces as a basis of cooperation. Mbadi made the remarks as he hosted …