SafeBoda, KFC, MTN, Zembo patriciate in training couriers in a three-day program Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Glovo, the multi-category app renowned for its on-demand delivery services, has teamed up with prominent brands in Uganda including MTN Uganda, KFC, Safe Boda, and Zembo to elevate its courier services and customer …
Read More »African agriculture thrives with Chinese technology, market access
* In recent years, agricultural cooperation between China and Africa has flourished under the frameworks of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative. * From local fields to global e-commerce platforms, China’s efforts have significantly boosted African agricultural productivity and modernization through technical assistance, industry …
Read More »Pilsner Lager backs 20th edition of Buganda Kingdom Masaza Cup
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pilsner Lager, a product of Uganda Breweries Limited, has yet again announced its support for the Buganda Kingdom Masaza Cup tournament this year. The announcement was made during a media launch held at Bulange Mengo. While addressing the media, the Katikiro of Buganda, Charles Peter …
Read More »Glovo empowers couriers in three day program
120 couriers benefit from three day program that included road safety, customer care and financial management Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Leading multi-category app, Glovo has successfully concluded its highly anticipated 3-Day Courier Program, a series of events focused on the growth, development, and recognition of its couriers. The …
Read More »Centenary Bank offers sh200 million for 20th Masaza Cup
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank has recommitted its support towards the 2024 Masaza cup with a sponsorship package worth sh200 million shillings. The recommitment is in keeping with the bank’s pledge last year to support the tournament with UGX 600m over a three-year period. Speaking at the launch, …
Read More »TotalEnergies drills 47 wells under the Tilenga project ahead of first oil 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotaLEnergies says it has so far completed the drilling of 47 wells under the Tilenga project in the Albertine Graben. Drilling operations on wells located in Bulisa and Nwoya districts started In July 2023. Some of the completed wells are located in the Murchison Falls …
Read More »Alcohol Industry Association meets Katikkiro ahead of Food and Beverages Exhibition
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the Uganda Alcohol Industry Association (UAIA) led by their Chairperson Jackie Tahakanizibwa have met the Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga at Mengo to discuss sector collaborations and areas of work. An organization that brings together the formal alcoholic beverages manufacturers, …
Read More »Uganda bankers chairman urges entities to embrace ESG
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Businesses have been encouraged to embrace Environmental Sustainability Governance (ESG) practices which are more than a regulatory requirement, but a strategic move towards enduring sustainability and resilience in a dynamic business environment. The call was made today by PostBank Uganda Managing Director who …
Read More »Ggoobi calls bankers to introduce climate-focused products
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has urged financial institutions to create financial products that are in line with the protection of the environment, social support and transparency. The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi says this is because the …
Read More »FlexiPay and Upesi Partner to facilitate money transfers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | FlexiPay, Stanbic Bank’s digital payment platform, has partnered with International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Upesi Money Transfer, a regional payments company, to enable FlexiPay users to send, receive money from abroad with ease. Josephine Nakato Kasacca, Lead Customer Experience & Operations for FlexiPay …
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