Washington, US | AGENCIES | A report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has revealed that African airlines’ annual traffic rose 13.2 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year. The report however put the total full-year traffic in 2024 (measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) at 10.4 per …
Read More »Future-fit financing for African mining hinges on ESG
COMMENT | Dean Hack & Chetan Jeeva |The world is rewriting its rulebook. It’s no longer just about what you produce but how you produce it. For resource-rich regions like Africa, the implications are profound: the value of its vast reserves of critical minerals is now tied not only …
Read More »“Simbula ne Rimula R3X” campaign rewards winners with brand-new trucks
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has successfully concluded its highly impactful ‘Simbula ne Rimula R3X’ campaign, which rewarded customers with exciting prizes, including two brand-new Mitsubishi Canter trucks. The campaign, which ran from October 2024, aimed to promote the benefits of Shell Rimula R3X, a premium heavy-duty …
Read More »Solar on the rise as Africa’s countries, businesses and homes fight rising fuel costs, outages
With rising fossil fuel costs and persistent power blackouts, countries like Egypt, Zambia, Nigeria, and Angola are stepping up their solar capabilities, shifting Africa’s concentration of solar power away from South Africa. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | More Africans are rushing to catch up on solar energy as the …
Read More »AirKenya, AeroLink to end Maasai Mara–Uganda flights
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | AirKenya Express and AeroLink Uganda will discontinue their scheduled flights connecting the Maasai Mara and Uganda’s national parks by the end of 2025, citing stagnant demand that no longer sustains operations. The final service is set for December 31, 2025. Bookings will continue as normal …
Read More »Java House to change hands for fourth time in 12 years
The sale of Java House comes at a time when East Africa’s coffee culture is booming, with growing demand for high-quality coffee chains Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenyan coffee and casual dining chain, Java House, is set for its fourth ownership change in just 12 years. The current owner, …
Read More »EAC set to enhance regional digital payments with new masterplan
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Community (EAC) is moving forward with an ambitious plan to accelerate regional digital integration through the development of the EAC Payment Systems Masterplan. The Masterplan aims to harmonize legal, regulatory, and oversight frameworks, creating a conducive environment for cross-border payments across the …
Read More »Americans attracted by Mt Elgon potential, to visit Umukuuka
Umukuuka we Bamasaaba seeks US tourism investments in Mt Elgon Caldera Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Umukuuka III uwe Bamasaaba Uwelukoosi Jude Mike Mudoma has interested United States businesses to participate in the development of tourism at the world’s largest intact caldera, located on Mt Elgon in Uganda. The mountain, shared with …
Read More »DeepSeek: How a small Chinese AI company is shaking up US tech heavyweights
The company has sent shockwaves through the tech community, with the release of extremely efficient AI models ANALYSIS | TONGLIANG LIU | Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through the tech community, with the release of extremely efficient AI models that can compete with cutting-edge products from US …
Read More »Uganda retains fourth place in Absa Africa Financial Markets Index
However, the country’s financial sector remains relatively illiquid and lacks the product diversity seen in more advanced markets such as South Africa and Mauritius Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda has maintained its position as one of Africa’s top financial markets, ranking fourth in the 2024 Absa Africa Financial Markets …
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