Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evolve Africa, a leading marketing organisation, has announced the formation of the Evolve Marketing Council. This new body aims to set industry standards and promote professional excellence in marketing. The council comprises six respected industry professionals: Dr. Benedict Mugerwa, Ngulumi Immaculate Nabatte, Johnpaul Okwi, Jackie …
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Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Kagadi are currently pursuing unidentified thugs who raided Namilyango Cell in Kagadi Town Council, Kagadi District, on Wednesday night and stole three keys belonging to Centenary Bank’s Kagadi branch. The exact time of the raid remains unknown. The thieves targeted the …
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SMEs Encouraged To Embrace Equity Bank Technology For Growth, Sustainability and Ease Of Market Access Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | Up to 96% of all customer transactions at Equity Bank Uganda are already through digital channels. About 50% of all Equity Bank Uganda customers are tele-connected and can access their …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Glovo Uganda, a leading on-demand delivery platform, has appointed Ivy Maingi as its new General Manager. Maingi brings a wealth of experience in marketing, management, and the technology sector to the role. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication and Media Studies, Maingi …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of farmers in Lotisan sub-county, Moroto district have expressed concern about the sorghum seeds supplied by the Welthunger Hilfe organization. The farmers claim that they were given seeds in March to plant during the rainy season and it took three months to get …
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Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bold move signaling a new chapter for Kisoro District, youthful city real estate mogul and businesswoman Fancy Nirere has declared her candidacy to replace the late State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke, in the forthcoming Kisoro Woman Member …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | GardaWorld Security (“GardaWorld”), a global champion in security services, integrated risk management, and cash solutions, announced the rebranding of its Ugandan operations from KK Security to GardaWorld Security on August 1, 2024. On Wednesday 18th September 2024, the company hosted clients, partners, and employees for …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal is set to hold its first-ever upcountry Civil Appeals and Applications session in Gulu. The session, scheduled from September 25 to September 27, 2024, will hear 22 civil appeals and applications. Presiding over the session will be Justices Fredrick Martin Stephen …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is heavy deployment of both Anti-riot police and the military in Hoima City ahead of a planned demonstration against Andrew Byakutaga, the Prime Minister of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, who has refused to vacate office. Security personnel are visibly stationed at the Bunyoro Kitara …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has raised alarm over the sluggish judicial proceedings concerning exam malpractice, which they believe hampers the effective enforcement of the newly amended laws aimed at eradicating this issue in schools. Dan Odongo, UNEB’s Executive Director, stressed the importance of timely …
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