Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ICEA LION Life Assurance Uganda emerged as a standout performer at the Insurance Regulatory Authority awards, winning multiple accolades for its trailblazing client-centered solutions. The ceremony, held at Kampala Serena Hotel on Friday, March 15, 2024, celebrated the ingenuity of insurers across Uganda, highlighting …
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Kampala, Uganda [21 February 2024] | Absa Bank Uganda has been recognised as the Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Bank in Uganda and the Best Bank for Sustainable Development Uganda in the 2024 Global Banking & Finance Awards. The bank was recognised for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) focused …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leading events organizer Evolve Africa has released its annual Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) 2023 report, offering a data-driven analysis of the Ugandan marketing landscape. This report, presented as a valuable resource for marketers, strategists, and decision-makers, delves into the “why” behind successful campaigns …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Feb.1, Airtel Uganda awarded 14 top-performing pupils in four of their adopted schools in the recently released Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results. The announcement was made at Airtel Uganda offices by the company’s Managing Director, Manoj Murali. The event underscored the importance of collaboration …
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Africa finally has its own category – but at what cost? ART | ERIC CHARRY | For the first time in its 65-year history the Grammy Awards in the U.S. has introduced an African category, Best African Music Performance, which recognises the song of the year. The Grammys is the most …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) has granted Shillings 1.2 billion to 14 locally scripted film and drama projects as part of a Content Development Support Program’s second cohort. Launched in 2021, the first cohort had 4 winners, while this year, 14 projects secured the grants. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited (UWEAL) recently hosted the Annual Business Achievers; Awards and Gala Dinner in Kampala marking the culmination of the Month (November) of Women Entrepreneurs (MOWE), dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in business. MOWE is a month-long initiative designed to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi has hailed Uganda’s top tax payers, saying they have contributed greatly to the transformation of the country. ” I thank all Ugandans who pay their taxes because it’s from this revenue that government finances the country’s …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moses Kamabare, who has served as the General Manager of National Medical Stores (NMS) since 2008, has received the Minister’s Special Award at this year’s Heroes in Health Awards (HIHA) held at Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo on Nov. 10. Kamabare, who oversaw the transformation of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has pledged to pay for the education of Agnes Nambozo, the winner of the Nurse of the Year Award. This will see Nambozo pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. While presiding over the Heroes in Health Awards (HIHA) on …
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