As Uganda’s on-demand delivery market expands with growing digital adoption, Glovo has positioned itself as a key player driving convenience, innovation, and inclusion. Since entering the Ugandan market, the tech-enabled platform has transformed how consumers access food, groceries, and essential goods—bridging local businesses with digital opportunities. At the center of …
Read More »New report ranks Africa’s innovation hotspots
Several African countries are prioritising innovation through targeted investments and grassroots initiatives. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Innovation in Africa is proving more resilient than the global slowdown suggests, according to a new report. The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ranked …
Read More »China-Africa Innovation Cooperation Day held at AU headquarters
ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua | The China-Africa Innovation Cooperation Day was held in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa on Friday, showcasing the achievements of the two sides’ ever-deepening cooperation in science, technology, and innovation. The event, co-organized by the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, the African Union (AU), …
Read More »How innovation, skilling is helping farmers cut post-harvest losses in Acholi
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On a calm Monday morning in Gulu City, the raucous vibration of milling machines fills the air as I step into a modest milling store in one of the bustling industrial neighborhoods of Bardege-Layibi Division. Seated at the entrance to the store filled with …
Read More »Who will claim the Stanbic Bank schools 10th NSC crown?
Meet the 8 Finalists of the Stanbic Nationals Championship 10th Edition Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eight outstanding schools from across Uganda are already gearing up for the grand finale of the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) 2025, known as the “Battle of Champions,” which is set for 29th …
Read More »Qcil pays Shs 19.8bn in taxes, eyes innovation-led growth
The company is establishing a R&D hub, aimed at ramping-up local pharmaceutical manufacturing Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Uganda’s pharmaceutical manufacturer, Quality Chemical Industries Limited (Qcil) paid Shs 19.8 billion in taxes to the government in 2025, up from Shs 15.1 billion a year earlier, following record growth in profits. …
Read More »URSB Registrar General outlines agency’s vital role in Uganda’s business environment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) Registrar General Mercy K. Kainobwisho, has highlighted the organization’s expansive role in facilitating private sector growth and improving Uganda’s investment climate. “We hold valuable information on movable property, company insolvency, liquidation proceedings, and bankruptcy cases. Our intellectual property …
Read More »Entrepreneurs urged to tap into opportunities in the digital economy for growth and Innovation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to accelerate business growth and foster solutions for last-mile communities, experts are advising entrepreneurs to tap into the burgeoning opportunities within the digital economy. This call was made during the Uganda Innovation Week held last week, a collaborative effort by Startup …
Read More »Uganda embraces digital health innovation
National Health Information Exchange Registries Services Components launched Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda is at the forefront of a groundbreaking digital health transformation, harnessing the power of innovative technologies to revolutionise healthcare delivery and address long-standing inefficiencies. The recently concluded Uganda Digital Health Conference 2023, held under the theme …
Read More »NSSF’s Hi-innovator Program to offer sh4.8billion in seed funding to 64 businesses
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In an effort to bolster Uganda’s entrepreneurial landscape, the Hi-innovator program, a collaboration between the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the MasterCard Foundation, is set to provide up to 4.8 billion Shillings in seed capital to 64 businesses. These businesses were meticulously selected …
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