Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The journey of digital financial inclusion within Uganda’s big informal economy continues to make important milestones. This journey is important in the delivery of an economy that works for the many and reducing the cost of doing business. In May 2022, Airtel Mobile Commerce Limited …

Hong Kong | THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Limited  announced today that it has discovered Bozhong 26-6 oilfield in Bohai Sea, which brings another hundred million tons of reserves. Bozhong 26-6 oilfield is located in the south of Bohai Sea, with an average water depth of 22 meters. The main oil-bearing …

Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda’s university team to the Huawei Sub Saharan Africa Regional ICT competition has returned home with three titles. Team Uganda was represented by Makerere University, Kyambogo University, Gulu, Kabale Muni University at the compeition held February 22. The 16-nation competition attracted over 16,000 participants …

Lucille Nyikuri repurposes cattle horn into elegant, distinctive jewellery and her striking craftsmanship is seeing her jewellery snapped in luxury markets worldwide. Nairobi, Kenya | BIRD AGENCY | What would a vice president at SC Johnson Business School at Cornell University in the United States, an interior design ambassador in …

London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Co-Financing, Syndications and Client Solutions department of the African Development Bank Group  has met with London-based insurers to galvanize continued support of the Bank’s balance sheet optimization and mobilization ambitions, in line with its 2023 lending program. The Bank held an investor relationship …

🔵 Top NSSF Probe recommendations ✳ MOUs with COFTU be terminated ✳ MOU to compensate Geraldine Ssali sh1bn be terminated ✳ Get back Sh2.3bn from West Nile Golf Club ✳ Sack Head of business Sajjabi ✳ Notu & Coftu refund sh896 million ✳ Lifestyle audit of MD Byarugaba, agMD Ayota …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | First Deputy Prime Minister Rebeca Alitwala Kadaga has re-emphasised that East African countries must work together to achieve development for all. Kadaga,  who is also Minister for East African Community Affairs, has pledged continuous commitment to support initiatives that promote regional integration and economic …

✳ Arsenal 4 Everton 0 ✳ Liverpool 2 Wolves 0 London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Arsenal moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League thanks to a convincing four-goal win over Everton at a bouncing Emirates Stadium. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli both struck their 10th Premier …

✳ CLICK TO READ  REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS ✳ NSSF board 1. Dr Peter Kimbowa – Chairperson. 2. Richard Byarugaba 3. Patrick Ocailap 4. Aggrey David Kibenge 5. Peninnah Tukamwesiga 6. Sam Lyomoki 7. Annet Birungi 8. Lwabayi Mudiba Hassan 9. Mulindwa Nakawunde 10. Eng. Silver Mugisha Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s …

Probe committee gives 27 recommendations on NSSF ✳ CLICK TO READ REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s select committee that investigated the operations of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is presenting its report today. MP Mwine Mpaka, the committee chairperson, read his findings and recommendations in front of …