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Glovo and Haba Na Haba Announce Partnership Milestone on World Food Day with 2.7 Million Rescue Meals Delivered

BusinessFocus Reporter October 18, 20250

Glovo and Haba na Haba team together in Kampala Glovo, a leading technological platform connecting customers, businesses, and riders, offering multicategory on-demand services from local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, announced a significant milestone in its partnership with community-based organization Haba Na Haba. By leveraging Glovo’s technology and extensive courier network,

Q&A: How dfcu Bank Is Transforming Uganda’s Agricultural Sector Through dfcu Foundation

Taddewo William Senyonyi October 18, 20250

Mabel Ndawula, Executive Director, dfcu Foundation In a rapidly evolving economy like Uganda’s, where agriculture remains both the backbone and the beating heart of livelihoods, dfcu Bank is redefining what it means to invest in transformation that goes far beyond finance. Through its dfcu Foundation, the Bank is putting together

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Winners Of 9th Uganda CFO Awards Revealed As Pearl Bank’s Ssenyange Takes Top Prize

BusinessFocus Reporter October 18, 2025October 18, 20250

The various winners of the 9th Uganda CFO Awards in a group photo The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Uganda and Deloitte Uganda last evening hosted the 9th Edition of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards at the Kampala Serena Hotel, celebrating excellence and innovation in financial leadership under

Education News

Determined To Succeed: The Inspiring Journey Of Joseph Ategeka, A Student Who Turned Disability Into Strength

BusinessFocus Reporter October 16, 20250

Joseph Ategeka writing his UCE exams. Inside the examination room at Mpanga Secondary School in Fort Portal City, the atmosphere is tense as Senior Four students scribble their answers in the ongoing Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations. Among the 570 candidates is 18-year-old Joseph Ategeka, whose quiet determination tells

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UBL Invests Over UGX 1.5 Billion In Water Projects, Reduces Carbon Emissions By More Than 90%

BusinessFocus Reporter October 16, 20250

Group photo after the launch of 2025 Sustainability Report Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has launched its 2025 Sustainability Report, themed “A Sustainable Future in Every Drop.” The report highlights UBL’s integrated approach to sustainability across its value chain, with a particular focus on the Pioneer Grain-to-Glass Sustainability Pillar. This pillar

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Advertising Of Skincare Products Shouldn’t Require Additional NDA Approval, UNBS Is Enough- UIA

BusinessFocus Reporter October 16, 2025October 16, 20250

The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has said advertisement of beauty and personal care products doesn’t require additional approval from National Drug Authority, saying the certification by Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) regulations are enough. Genevieve Akello Atiang, Senior Investment Executive Legal at Uganda Investment

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EC Issues Guidance On Payment Of Nomination Fees For Parliamentary Elections

BusinessFocus Reporter October 16, 20250

Parliamentary nominations will be conducted on 22–23 October 2025 at the offices of District/City Returning Officers. This exercise covers all categories of candidates, including Directly Elected Members of Parliament, District Woman Representatives, and Special Interest Groups (Youths, Persons with Disabilities, Workers & Older Persons). Below is a statement from the

Analysis & Opinions

How Structured Compliance Can Open Opportunities For Local Content Creators

BusinessFocus Reporter October 16, 20250

By Rhonah Nuwakunda In recent years, Uganda’s creative industry has grown into a vibrant force of storytelling, entertainment and cultural expression. From film sets to the rising stars in music and comedy, our country’s talent continues to inspire audiences both at home and abroad. Yet behind every screen that lights

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Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Kickstarts Career Growth For Graduates

BusinessFocus Reporter October 16, 20250

Beneficiaries of the Graduates in Training (GIT) Programme in a group photo Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) continues to invest in people to foster an inclusive and thriving workplace through its Graduates in Training (GIT) Programme, an 18-month journey designed to shape high-potential graduates into future-ready business leaders. The recent graduation

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NRM MPs Clash Over Uganda’s High Appetite For Borrowing

BusinessFocus Reporter October 16, 20250

Matia Kasaija (2nd Left), Uganda’s Finance Minister and Katumba Wamala, Minister for Transport, appearing before Parliament’s National Economy Committee NRM MPs have clashed over Uganda’s rising public debt as Government moves to borrow UGX69.02bn for the construction of the Nebbi-Goli Road. This was during a meeting held between Parliament’s National