Business

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has entered a three-year partnership with Junior Achievement Uganda (JAU) to deliver a financial literacy and entrepreneurship programme that will empower more than 25,000 learners (aged up to 25 years) with practical skills for sustainable livelihoods and the future world …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Premier Distilleries Limited (PDL), the manufacturer and distributor of beverages, coffee-flavored vodka, and Simba Gin, has, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote responsible drinking and community well-being, engaged residents of Wobulenzi Market in Luweero District in an awareness drive on the dangers of …

KUNMING | Xinhua |  The challenge appeared almost impossible. It required distilling into a single cup of coffee the spirit of China’s revolutionary struggle, meaning a fusion of the sacrifice, resilience and hope that defined those momentous years. For Zhang Shaoxiong, a technician sweltering in protective gear at Yunnan Comeng …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Banking has become more accessible for residents of Nansana, Masaka, and Soroti, as Housing Finance Bank officially opens three new branches, expanding its presence and reaffirming its commitment to communities across Uganda. For many people, convenient access to financial services can transform daily life—reducing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, through its exclusive loyalty program ‘MTN Prestige’ has partnered with Turkish Airlines to launch a new campaign, “Fly Prestige with Turkish Airlines.” The year-long promotion will reward MTN Prestige customers with the opportunity to win free round-trip air tickets to international destinations …

    Government starts training Ugandans in packaging industry to improve product packaging. COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | The government of Uganda’s initiative to offer training to Ugandans in the packaging sector represents a significant advancement. The initiative—long overdue given the present state of packaging of products—introduces the first packaging training …

SPECIAL FEATURE | Okengo Tossin Jaybe | In today’s fast-evolving digital age, marketing has taken on a new face—digital marketing. Across the globe, businesses are leveraging the internet to build brands, reach wider audiences, and drive growth. However, in Uganda, the perception and adoption of digital marketing remain mixed, often marked …

Equity Bank Uganda Promises Support to Small and Medium Enterprises in Arua Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Charles Orodriyo, the Branch Manager of Equity Bank Arua, has said the Tupange Business Ne Equity nation-wide series offers entrepreneurs in Arua a chance to grow their businesses to new heights. “At …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati Limited has launched ‘Crown Your Home with Orientile’, a product awareness campaign spotlighting Orientile, the widest steel roof sheet on the market and a key innovation in Uganda Baati’s building solutions portfolio. With a distinctive design and industry leading width, Orientile offers …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Java House, East Africa’s leading coffee-led restaurant brand, has marked a major milestone with the opening of its 100th store in Rubaga, Kampala. This achievement underscores Java House’s journey from a single coffee shop in Nairobi in 1999 to becoming a household name across …