Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hima Cement has announced a Shs 65 million sponsorship package for the fourth edition of the Clash of Titans schools golf tournament, organizers said Monday. The annual competition, which pits former students of Uganda’s leading schools against one another, will tee off September 20 …
Read More »Golfers gear for inaugural Kilembe Open
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With the Rwenzori Mountains as a backdrop, Kilembe Golf Club will this week host a tournament aimed at restoring its reputation in the wider Ugandan golf family, plus positioning it as a key tourist attraction. The par-73 Kilembe Mines Golf Course, the longest in …
Read More »Uganda’s top golfers to compete in Hima Open at Toro Club
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2nd edition of the Hima Cement Golf Open at Toro Club is expected to be one of the most competitive Uganda Golf Union events outside Kampala this year. With former Uganda Ladies Open champion Peace Kabasweka and Uganda team captain Joseph Cwiny-ai leading …
Read More »ENERGY: Hima Cement makes bold switch to renewable biomass
Hima Cement achieves 50% biomass fuel use Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hima Cement has announced that over 50% of its fuel for cement production now comes from renewable biomass — a bold shift from fossil-heavy inputs like Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO). “Five and a half sums of energy now …
Read More »Hima Cement gives Kabaka Birthday Run Sh20 Million boost to fight HIV/AIDS
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hima Cement has reaffirmed its commitment to community health by contributing sh20 million towards this year’s Kabaka Birthday Run and celebrations, a landmark event aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS in Uganda. Scheduled for April 6, the run will mark the 70th birthday of Kabaka Ronald …
Read More »Hima cement launches a dry mortar range of products
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Hima Cement on 14th July launched Tector Ceram – a ready-to-use range of dry mortar products which include; Two Tile Adhesives; C1 and C2, Two Tile Grouts; Grey and White, and Tector Admix, a waterproofing additive for application in concrete and mortar. The new complementary range …
Read More »Victims of Hima cement factory fire evacuated to South Africa for treatment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two victims of the recent Hima cement factory fire incident have been evacuated to South Africa for specialized treatment following their deteriorating condition. Last Saturday, a fire broke out at the Kasese plant killing three of the employees and leaving six others severely injured. Five of …
Read More »Bodies of Hima cement factory fire lined up for DNA testing
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The bodies of the fire victims at Hima Cement are lined up for DNA testing at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital-FRRH to identify the victims. On Saturday, fire broke out at the factory killing three people and injuring six others. The bodies were first taken to …
Read More »Hima cement consulting for surface rights in Moroto
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hima Cement is in consultations with leaders and the local community in Moroto to access surface rights. The company has held four consultations with the district leadership, councillors together with opinion leaders and the Rupa Community Development Trust, RUCODET, a community trustee representing the people …
Read More »Bonastore Uganda rewards partners
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Solutions provider, Bonastore Uganda, held its first ever Bonastore Franchise Appreciation Day. The event held at Golf Course Hotel was organised to give a platform to Bonastore suppliers, partners and establishments to boost their knowledge of the business model, and strengthen relationships to support …
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