Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entrepreneurs have been urged to position themselves to tap into opportunities in the supply chain of the oil and gas sector. The call was made by experts during a stakeholders’ Supplier Development Workshop organized by the Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) in Kampala on April …
Read More »Government adjusts FY2024/25 budget upward to Shs58.3 trillion
But expert opinions diverge on the suggested tax measures aimed at bolstering the government’s spending strategy Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda government is proposing to raise spending by 10% to Shs 58.3 trillion in the upcoming FY 2024/25 amidst concerns of budget cuts including parliament. The proposed budget presented …
Read More »Afreximbank’s net earnings surge to US$1.4 billion
The bank also marked its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of dedication to financing and fostering trade across Africa Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank has recorded a significant leap in its financial performance for the year ended Dec.31, 2023, with net interest income soaring …
Read More »Mr EAZI connects African pop culture to gaming with launch of Choplife.ci in Ivory Coast
Choplife.ci marks a significant milestone in Mr Eazi’s journey within the iGaming industry, reflecting his dedication to African entertainment and digital innovation Abidjan, Ivory Coast | THE INDEPENDENT | The strategic investments and operational expertise Nigerian music sensation Mr Eazi i has accumulated over the past seven years, has led …
Read More »ICPAU to gazette qualified accoutants this week in fight against quacks
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has decided to periodically issue and gazette a list of accountants that will be legally mandated to carry out accountancy activities. This is part of the efforts by the institute to ensure that only professional and licensed …
Read More »Local investors call for level playing field
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local Ugandan Investors, represented by the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI), are urging the government to treat them on par with their foreign counterparts and to curb the detrimental behaviors exhibited by politically affiliated business entities aligned with the ruling elite. …
Read More »KACITA city traders close businesses as URA calls for EFRIS talks
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Business activities in downtown Kampala, particularly in the Kikuubo hub, have been disrupted as some traders opted to close their shops in protest over various concerns regarding business operations. These concerns include issues with tax policy and administration, particularly the enforcement of the electronic …
Read More »New Zimbabwean currency ZiG to commence circulating starting April 30
HARARE | Xinhua | Zimbabwe’s new currency — the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) — will start circulating in the economy on April 30, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mushayavanhu has said. In a statement issued Saturday night, Mushayavanhu said the new notes and coins were already under production while …
Read More »Money lending institutions challenged on honesty and integrity
SPECIAL REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Finance Matia Kasaija has urged money-lending institutions to exhibit a high degree of honesty and integrity. Kasaija was speaking at the opening ceremony of the Goldmine Finance Branch at Kabalagala. He noted that most banks and money lending institutions only prioritize collecting …
Read More »Kenya shilling rises to year high of 130 against US Dollar
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | The Kenya shilling strengthened against the U.S. dollar Friday to close the week at the 130 mark, the strongest level in about a year. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) quoted the local unit at 130.7 shillings against the dollar Friday, as the local currency …
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