Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has launched a new commercial campaign dubbed “Powering Your Next Move”, an initiative aimed at redefining how businesses manage fuel efficiency, reduce downtime, and cut operational costs. The campaign marks Vivo Energy’s …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has reiterated its commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and women’s empowerment as it hosted newly crowned Miss Uganda 2025, Trivia Elle Muhoza, alongside runners-up Faith Kirabo and Agatha Drakes Keine, at its Luzira headquarters. UBL, through its V&A Sherry brand, is one of the major sponsors …

  Automakers are bundling home chargers, rebates and finance options to cut adoption friction and bring EVs within reach of Africa’s middle class. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s EV playbook is shifting from pilots and municipal chargers to price-led, bundled ownership models designed to lower adoption friction for …

JERUSALEM | Xinhua  | Hamas on Monday morning began releasing the first batch of hostages who had been held in Gaza for more than two years, as part of a major prisoner swap under a newly implemented ceasefire, Israel’s state-owned Kan TV reported. The prisoners were handed over to the …

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with GirlCode, has successfully hosted the 2025 GirlCode Hackathon, empowering 50 women tech enthusiasts in Uganda. The event was part of a continent-wide hackathon spanning 30 hours and engaging 700 women across 8 African cities, focused on fostering …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDBL) has secured a USD 30 million financing facility from the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), part of the Islamic Development Bank Group. The facility marks ICD’s first Line of Finance transaction in Uganda …

Kigulu 2-1 Bukono Bugweri 0 (2)- 0 (4) Bukooli Namayingo Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kigulu and Bukooli Namayingo booked their places in the semi-finals of the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup following hard-fought victories in Saturday’s quarter-finals at Bugembe Stadium, played under sweltering and humid conditions. In the first …

CAPE TOWN | Xinhua |  South Africa on Sunday called for calm and restraint amid ongoing protests and political turmoil in Madagascar. In a statement, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) expressed deep concern over the situation in the island country. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic …

Kiplimo sets one of the world’s best times ever, breaks national record – and wins top prize of $100,000 Chicago, USA | IAAF | Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo and Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa produced two of the fastest marathons in history at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, winning the World Athletics …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It was pure edutainment at Kati Kati Grounds Saturday, and a sea of colour, energy, and empowerment. Shades of white, blue, yellow, and more painted the grounds with youthful vibrancy as music, dance, and inspiration took centre stage at the annual Brave Girls …