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Pride Bank Limited wins agri-finance award

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pride Bank Limited has been awarded the Agri-Finance Award (Credit Finance) at the prestigious Annual Agricultural Awards. In an evening themed: Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in Agriculture, the award recognizes the bank’s exceptional contribution to agricultural financing and its pivotal role in transforming Uganda’s agricultural …

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Vivo Energy and UNOC partner for major LPG hub

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), on behalf of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, today formalized a landmark partnership to develop significant Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage infrastructure at the Kabalega Industrial Park. This strategic collaboration is set …

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Rising data demand drives Airtel’s East Africa performance

Johannesburg, South Africa  | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel’s East Africa operations recorded strong growth in the latest quarter, driven by surging data consumption, an expanding customer base, and continued investment in network infrastructure. Reported revenue from mobile services rose to $498 million, up from $423 million in Q1 2024, supported …

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Local EVs delivering swifter courier services in African cities

African startups are designing and assembling electric vehicles tailored for local delivery needs. From solar-powered cold chains to pharma-compliant vans, these innovations are cutting costs, reducing emissions, and transforming how goods move across the last mile. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Kenya’s Roam has recently partnered with logistics startup Keep …

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Local manufactures want government to ease product registration

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local manufacturers have asked the government to ease the registration of their locally manufactured products to allow them to compete on the international markets. The local manufacturers made the request during the official opening of the Buy Uganda Build Uganda (BUBU) first-ever western trade …

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