Equity Group is also accelerating its entry strategy. In September, Equity Group chief executive James Mwangi met with officials from the Ethiopian Investment Commission to discuss licensing and operational frameworks, according to Semafor Africa. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Ethiopia’s banking market, once sealed off to foreign participation, has …
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Absa and MEST Africa announce the Top 10 finalists for the MEST Africa Challenge 2025 Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Two Ugandan startups have made it to the list of Top 10 finalists of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025. Credify Africa Inc and Kanzu Finance Ltd from Uganda, …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has officially launched the HFB Zimba Challenge, a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting affordable home ownership, sustainable construction practices, and innovative building solutions across Uganda, it said on Nov.7. Uganda currently faces a significant housing deficit estimated at 2.4 million housing …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Smirnoff took Halloween celebrations to electrifying new heights this year at Somewhere Else in Naguru, transforming the “Rave to the Grave” party into a thrilling spectacle infused with the bold and versatile spirit of Smirnoff vodka. It was an unforgettable night where creativity reigned …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The day begins unlike any other, filled with color and vibrance that replace the ordinary. A spirited procession of boda bodas winds through Kampala’s streets, stirring curiosity, warmth, and joy—the very essence of the Ugandan spirit. It is November 4, smiles beam, flags wave, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Young Ugandan marketers seeking to expand internationally were encouraged to harness their personal identities to build strong professional brands that can compete on the global stage, MTN Uganda Brand Manager Catherine Mulanghi told students on Thursday. Speaking as the keynote speaker at Makerere University …
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QCIL H1 profit climbs 6.2% to Shs 23.9bn Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Quality Chemical Industries Ltd (Qcil), Uganda’s pharmaceutical manufacturer, is celebrating higher profits in the first half of its financial year, a positive sign for Ugandans who rely on locally produced, affordable medicines. The company posted a 6.2% …
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Karamoja Local Leaders Laud Stanbic Bank’s Inclusion Agenda for Women, Youth, and Farmers Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local leaders in the Karamoja sub-region have commended Stanbic Bank Uganda for its ongoing investment and inclusive banking agenda, which continues to empower women, youth, and farmers through affordable credit, digital …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala on Tuesday launched a new ferry route across Lake Victoria. MV Rafiki , with a 250-passenger capacity will connect Islanders on Bukasa Island, Kalangala District, to the mainland. The vessel will connect directly …
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OPINION | Patrick Katende | Customer service has become one of the most defining measures of business success. We live in a time when the distance between a brand and its customer can determine its relevance, and where accessibility is no longer a convenience but an expectation. Across industries—banking, telecom, healthcare, …
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