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Equity Bank Uganda Launches Nationwide Forums To Support SMEs Grow Stronger

Group photo of the awarded SMEs with Equity Bank officials  Equity Bank Uganda has officially launched the 2025 Tupange Business ne Equity Nationwide Forum aimed at helping Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) customers grow stronger through more connected business opportunities within key value chains. The theme for this year is “Financing

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ICTNews

Glovo Celebrates 5 Years of Powering Uganda’s Green Economy with New Kampala Office

Ivy Maingi, Country Manager, Glovo Uganda. Glovo, a leading technological platform connecting customers, businesses, and riders, today marked its fifth year of operations in Uganda with the opening of a new office in Kampala. The milestone highlights Glovo’s sustained investment in digitalizing local commerce, generating employment, and pioneering sustainable delivery

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Uganda Urged To Invest In Alternative Coffee Markets As Deadline For EUDR Nears

A group photo of participants who joined the Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Uganda’s coffee sector under EUDR framework Civil Society Organisations have called on Government to consider investing in alternative coffee markets as the deadline for the European Union Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) looms, warning that any disruptions in Uganda’s

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Analysis & Opinions

Training Is Not Enough If Young People Cannot Transition to Work

By Adrian Bukenya, Country Director, Mastercard Foundation, Uganda  Each year, Uganda produces over 700,000 graduates, yet only about 238,000 are absorbed into formal employment. According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, the graduate unemployment rate stands at 15.2 percent, the overall unemployment rate at 12.3 percent, and 50.9 percent of young

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BankingInterviews

Unlocking Financial Access: How dfcu’s 240# USSD Platform Is Making Everyday Banking Accessible to Everyone

Isaac Bigirwa, Head of Cards and Payments at dfcu Bank. As digital transformation accelerates across financial services, simplicity and accessibility remain the cornerstones of truly inclusive innovation. dfcu Bank’s newly enhanced *240# USSD platform is one such innovation—bringing banking to every corner of Uganda without the need for a smartphone

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NewsTourism & Travel

Uganda to Host First Ever Rhino Naming Ceremony As USD11 Million Name a Rhino Conservation Campaign Reaches Milestone

L-R: Chairperson Association of Uganda Tour Operators Civy Tumusiime, President Uganda Tourism Association Yogi Biriggwa, UWA Executive Director Dr. James Musinguzi, Minister of State for Tourism Martin Mugara, CEO Presidential CEO's Forum Irene Birungi Mugisha, CEO UTB Juliana Kagwa and the UTB Marketing Manager Francis Nyende at the launch of

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Analysis & Opinions

Empowering Youth to Shape Tomorrow: A Season of Sustainability, Skills, and Self-Reliance

 Safal Uganda Baati Foundation continues to sustainably invest in Uganda's youth prioritizing intentional vocational and life skills development By George Mubiru, Head -Safal Uganda Baati Foundation Beyond delivering exceptional building solutions, sustainable community empowerment remains a core mission of Uganda Baati Limited.  Our social development impact function Safal Uganda Baati

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Local Executive With A Passion For High-Performing Teams Takes The Reins At Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda

Emmy Hashakimana, the new General Manager at Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has appointed Emmy Hashakimana as its new General Manager following a distinguished term as the Commercial Director at Uganda Breweries. He boasts a strong career foundation with Unilever and Diageo, having joined Uganda Breweries in 2012

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