Industry analysts say platforms like the FMCG Digital Suite are timely, especially with Africa projected to have over 500 million e-commerce users by 2025 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda’s mobile-based supply chain platform for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies has registered strong uptake, with more than 860 businesses …
Read More »MTN Uganda plans mobile money spin-off
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda plans to spin off its mobile money arm, MTN MoMo, into a separate entity, a move that could alter the structure of its business in one of its largest African markets. In a regulatory filing last week, the company said it “intends to …
Read More »Oil markets face new uncertainties as drivers of supply and demand shift
Beijing, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Oil markets are undergoing structural changes as the key drivers of supply and demand growth of the past 15 years start to fade, according to the latest edition of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) medium-term outlook. The new changes are out of the intensifying …
Read More »MTN Uganda’s 21 Days of Y’ello Care transforms lives in Tooro Kingdom
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, alongside its partners, has made a lasting impact in Tooro Kingdom through its 2025 edition of the annual 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign. The initiative, rooted in digital inclusion and community empowerment, concluded in Fort Portal with a series of meaningful …
Read More »Pilsner King backs Masaza Cup as Official Beer Partner with sh285million sponsorship
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pilsner King, the latest innovation under the iconic Pilsner trademark, has this week announced a sponsorship package worth over sh285 million for the 21st edition of the prestigious Masaza Football Tournament 2025. The Masaza Cup continues to be a cornerstone of Uganda’s sporting …
Read More »Deputy Speaker Tayebwa unveils Kayoola EVS 2025 at National Science Week
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It was an electrifying moment for Uganda today when Kiira Motors Corporation handed over a Kayoola EVS 2025 unit to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) at the grand closing ceremony of the National Science Week 2025 in Kololo. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa was …
Read More »Stanbic Bank unveils Shs100 million FlexiPay campaign to boost digital payments
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda has kicked off a three-month nationwide campaign to promote its flagship digital payments platform, FlexiPay. The initiative, dubbed the FlexiPay Cashback Explosion, will reward users with over Shs 100 million in prizes and cashback, while also driving financial inclusion and accelerating …
Read More »MTN Uganda donates digital, vocational tools to Busoga Kingdom in push for inclusive growth
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda and its partners on Tuesday donated digital and vocational equipment to the Busoga Kingdom, as the telecommunications provider seeks to expand digital literacy and reduce economic vulnerability among Uganda’s rural youth and young women. The contribution, made as part of MTN’s …
Read More »Housing Finance Bank hosts second business clinic for small businesses
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank proudly hosted the second edition of its Business Clinic series for the year, building on the momentum of the inaugural session that focused on empowering women in business. This latest session broadened its scope to include micro and medium enterprises (SMEs), …
Read More »Global brand guru to ignite Ugandan marketing at Datamine Summit
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s marketing and branding landscape is set for a major transformation with the announcement of the inaugural Datamine ASC Summit 2025. This high-level gathering, designed to redefine brand strategy through emotional connection, cultural storytelling, and authenticity, will take place on Friday, June 27, 2025, …
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