KAMPALA,UGANDA | Xinhua | China’s expanded zero-tariff policy for African goods is expected to significantly boost Uganda’s coffee exports and raise household incomes, a leading Ugandan coffee entrepreneur has told Xinhua. Nelson Tugume, chief executive officer of Inspire Africa Group, which owns the African Coffee Park in Uganda’s western district …
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SAN FRANCISCO | Xinhua | Africa’s passenger air traffic is expected to grow an average of 6 percent annually through 2044, driven by a young population, an expanding middle class, rapid urbanization and continued investment in airports and connectivity, U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing said Tuesday. According to Boeing’s 2025 Commercial …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s accelerating shift toward digital finance is widening the very gaps policymakers have pledged to close, with experts warning that persons with disabilities (PWDs) remain fundamentally excluded from emerging financial systems. This concern took centre stage at the 5th Annual Disability Symposium held at …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The COMESA Competition Commission has formally opened an inquiry into the proposed acquisition of Cold Solutions East Africa Holdings Limited by Inspired Evolution Managers Limited, setting in motion a regional regulatory review of the transaction under the bloc’s competition rules. In a Merger Inquiry Notice dated …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nova Microfinance, a provider of inclusive financial services, has teamed up with Simba Automotives Limited, one of Uganda’s largest motorbike companies to increase access to both fuel-powered and electric motorcycles for individuals, companies , and business owners across their 65 distribution points in the …
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Absa Introduces Three Digital Payment Solutions as Digital Payments and Cross-Border Trade Surge in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has today launched three innovative digital payment solutions namely the Absa Multi-Currency Virtual Card, Absa Pay, and Absa Pay by Link, all designed to make banking more …
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The combined investment value of the Kingfisher, Tilenga, and East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) projects now exceeds US$15 billion Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has released a ten-year performance scorecard showing that of the US$7 billion in contracts approved to date, more …
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Industry analysts say these developments illustrate a broader trend toward intra-African connectivity, which is critical for the continent’s economic integration Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines has signed an interline agreement with South Africa’s regional carrier Airlink, a move that expands regional connectivity and promises smoother travel …
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Despite localized disruptions, global airlines were moving quickly toward stabilization by Saturday, with most affected aircraft already cleared to return to service. PARIS | Xinhua | Global airlines have rushed to implement an urgent software fix for A320-family aircraft after Airbus issued a safety alert on Friday, initially raising concerns …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) has been honored with the overall Excel Award at the 2025 Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Taxpayers Appreciation Awards. The brewery received this top recognition for its exemplary tax compliance, timely declarations, and substantial contribution to the national treasury. The awards …
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