Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Forty five women-led enterprises have each received sh75 million in seed capital from the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Hi-Innovator program. This latest cohort brings the total number of program beneficiaries to 437 businesses. The initiative, worth up to $10 million, is co-funded by …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Governing Council of the East African Development Bank (EADB) is mulling increased lending and corporate social investment programs to the private sector to create jobs, especially for youth and women. This was revealed during the ordinary meeting of the EADB Council held in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Crown Beverages Limited (CBL), in strategic partnership with WastePays and support from PepsiCo Sub-Saharan Africa, is significantly expanding its commitment to sustainable waste management on Global Recycling Day. CBL, the authorized bottler of PepsiCo beverages in Uganda, is actively driving impactful recycling efforts across the country. …
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ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua | African youth have been urged to leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement to tap into broader continental market and economic opportunities. Experts and policymakers made the call on Saturday during a continental youth-themed meeting organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for …
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Safaricom approach revamps top telecom NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | MTN Uganda CEO Sylvia Mulinge is having quite the start to the new year. MTN just made a profit of Shs641bn—a 30% increase–from last year’s earnings of Shs493bn. In February she was named CEO of the Year at the …
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Will graphic designers be replaced by AI or will human creativity remain irreplaceable? COMMENT | Ronny Kahuma | The graphic design landscape in Uganda is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. From Kampala’s bustling creative hubs to smaller printing presses at Nasser Road, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery, has today announced its partnership with Tradelance as an authorised channel distribution partner. Through this partnership, Tradelance is now available as an official reseller of the National Lottery tickets. This collaboration marks an important milestone …
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Equity Bank Launches Second Edition of Abakyala Ku Ntiiko to Empower Women in Businesses Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank has launched the second edition of Abakyala Ku Ntiiko, a flagship initiative dedicated to empowering women in micro and small-scale business. This exciting day of sharing and lessons …
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Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT | Trump has driven up enquiries by new clients by 20% to a global financial advisory giant in the first 50 days of his second presidency. First, it was to capitalize on the euphoria of the ‘Trump Trade’. Now, it’s concerns over tariffs and economic …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | SICPA Uganda, a global leader in authentication, identification, and secure traceability has enhanced efforts with the Uganda Revenue Authority to facilitate traders, and tax inspectors through comprehensive nationwide training on Digital Tax Stamps (DTS) in a bid to strengthen tax compliance in the country. …
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