Kampala, Uganda | THE INEDEPENDENT | In 2019, French supermarket giant Carrefour agreed with Shoprite Checkers Uganda Limited to take over its Shoprite franchise in the country. This strategic move has since positioned Carrefour as a leading player in Uganda’s retail market, capitalizing on a stable economy and a growing …
Read More »Coca-Cola Uganda elevates its distribution network to reach all corners of the country
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A network of Official Coca-Cola Distributors (OCCDs) have been hailed for helping to ensure that Coca-Cola products reach Ugandans efficiently in every corner of the country. Abebe Melkamu, the General Manager at CCBU, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa said on July 1, …
Read More »Uganda’s economy to grow 6.2% in the FY2024/2025, says World Bank
The government need to invest more resources in education, health, and social protection to benefit from the demographic dividend Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | The World Bank has projected Uganda’s economy to grow faster by 6.2% in FY24/25, accelerating to 7% in the medium term, driven by investments in oil …
Read More »Private sector applauds increased budget for extractive industries
However, delays in project execution, limited resources, red tape in contract approvals remains big concerns Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s private sector has welcomed the government’s decision to significantly increase the budget allocation for the mineral development and oil and gas sub-sectors but has voiced concerns over implementation. In …
Read More »Uganda’s core inflation up due to rise in tilapia fish, soap, chicken prices
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Headline inflation for June 2024 of 3.9 percent compared to the 3.6 percent registered in the year ended May 2024. The high inflation has resulted into the increase in prices of tilapia fish, dry soap, and chicken according to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) …
Read More »Absa Group concludes agreements with MIGA to advance pan African climate finance
Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Group Ltd, one of the largest diversified financial service providers in Africa, has concluded further agreements with the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a member of the World Bank Group, freeing up additional financial capacity for investments in Pan-African climate finance projects. …
Read More »Stanbic launches Unit Trust as industry assets hit shs2.8trillion
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Uganda Holdings limited (SUHL) becomes the latest to launch a Unit Trust in country, with its success poised to leverage on financial group’s large clientele. This comes just after the total assets under management by Collective Investment Schemes hit 2.8 trillion shillings as of …
Read More »World Bank commends Uganda’s economy performance amidst risks
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Bank has given Uganda’s economy a positive midterm outlook but forecasts slower growth rates than the government projections. According to the 23rd Edition of the Uganda Economic Update, the economy will grow by 6.2 percent next financial year and improve further to 6.6 …
Read More »Uganda’ coffee exports to Turkey up by 2,000% in 5 years
Uganda’s coffee industry has made a significant breakthrough in the Turkish market, with exports increasing by a remarkable 2,200% between 2019 and 2024. Ankara, Turkey | THE INDEPENDENT | From a modest 2000 bags (120 tons) in 2019, Uganda’s coffee exports to Turkey have surged to 44,000 bags (2,640 tons) …
Read More »Bishop Dunstan Nsubuga Memorial School gets ICT boost from MTN Uganda, partners
Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 380 students at Bishop Dunstan Nsubuga Memorial School on Bugala Island in Kalangala District are set to benefit from enhanced access to digital learning, thanks to a generous support of 20 computers by MTN Uganda staff and its partners. This initiative, valued at …
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