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Why China Town is causing discomfort among traders

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | What is it about China Town supermarket? Well, this is my experience. I strolled into China Town, and after walking around hundreds of meters through columns of shelves, I instead landed on Ugandan products – laundry soap and related items by Mukwano Industries Ltd and …

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How Simba Cement is supporting the construction sector

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Simba Cement continues to redefine Uganda’s construction industry by offering top-quality cement at unmatched prices, setting a new standard for the sector. As the company scales its operations with the region’s largest clinker manufacturing plant in West Pokot, Kenya, Simba Cement is empowering builders, contractors, …

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Starlink seek greater market share in Africa with “game-changing” router-free service

Starlink’s intention to offer a router-free service would be a “wake-up call” for Africa’s telecom giants, according to one analyst, and could trigger a pricing war across Africa’s telecom sector, forcing traditional giants to innovate or risk losing their market stronghold. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Billionaire Elon Musk’s …

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Kasaija assures depositors about money held in banks

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija says depositors holding accounts with the different should rest assured that their money is insured against risks to the tune of 90%. The deposits are under the Deposit Protection Fund (DPF). Minister Kasaija was speaking at the Conference and Annual General …

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DTB signs the UN Principles for Responsible Banking

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank has taken a significant step toward advancing sustainability in the banking sector by signing the United Nations Principles of Responsible Banking. This is a single framework for a sustainable banking industry developed by collaborating with banks worldwide and the United Nations Environment …

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