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  Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Group Holdings Plc continued a long tradition of focusing on expansion, innovation, and strengthening governance structures as they held their 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Nairobi last week. At the end of the landmark AGM on June 25th, shareholders had approved a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPNDENT | SBG Securities Uganda Limited, the investment and brokerage arm of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), has been honoured as the Best Performing Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) Manager for 2024 by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The award was presented at a high-level ceremony held recently …

  Diageo Bar Academy continues to upskill players in the hospitality sector Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to standardize the hospitality industry while enhancing service excellence, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL)’s Diageo Bar Academy 2025 training program has continued to build the skills of bartenders, waiters, and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya Pipeline Company Limited has agreed to resolve key issues that affect the supply of petroleum products to Uganda. This follows sustained concerns mainly about the handling and congestion efficiency issues at Mombasa Port and the inland ports, impacting timelines and costs. At a …

Abuja, Nigeria | THE INDEPENDENT | The shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have appointed Dr. George Elombi as the next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the continental financial institution. He becomes the fourth President to lead the Bank since its establishment in 1993. His …

Abuja, Nigeria | THE INDEPENDENT | Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday described the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) as a symbol of African sovereignty and resilience, as he awarded the country’s second- highest national honour to the Bank’s outgoing president, Professor Benedict Oramah, during the lender’s 32nd Annual Meetings in …

NEW YORK, the United States | TASS | Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that the first fully autonomous delivery of a Tesla Model Y self-driving taxi was completed a day ahead of schedule. “The first fully autonomous delivery of a Tesla Model Y from factory to a customer home …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On June 27, cheers, tears, and disbelief filled the air as Kigozi Ibra, a humble employee of Nabugabo Updeal-Lungujja, became the proud owner of a brand-new Toyota Noah, courtesy of the ongoing Boom Kyakala promotion by Rockboom. For Kigozi, who has always relied on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Huawei Technologies Uganda has announced its 2025 Campus Recruitment Program, aimed at unlocking the potential of Uganda’s ambitious graduates and final-year university students through career-defining opportunities in the ICT sector. Set to take place on July 2, 2025 at Kyambogo University’s Central Teaching Facility, the …

    As Equity Bank Uganda and the Mastercard Foundation continue their partnership, these youth are not just beneficiaries—they are changemakers. Their call for ongoing training and increased loans reflects their ambition to grow further. Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Across Uganda’s diverse communities, young entrepreneurs are transforming their …