LG East Africa expands footprint in Uganda amid surging regional demand for home appliances

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | LG Electronics East Africa has reinforced its commitment to the Ugandan market through a strategic expansion aimed at meeting the country’s fast-rising demand for home appliances and consumer electronics. The...

CPA Gloria Tuhaise Wakooba named Uganda’s CPA of the Year as ICPAU celebrates a decade of honouring excellence

CPA Gloria Tuhaise Wakooba displays her award, flanked by her husband Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2025 Accountancy Service Awards lit up Kampala with celebration and inspiration as the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of...

Finalists From South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda And Tanzania Recognized Among Finalists At Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2025

(MENAFN- APO Group) The awards see strong turnout with 150 finalists, recording a 58% increase in entries from project owners, including key government authorities Over 20 countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Oman, South...

Nigeria-Uganda movie stakeholders connect for African film development

In a bid to foster collaboration and propel the growth of African cinema, Nigerian movie stars and their Ugandan counterparts are sparking a renewed synergy that will explore opportunities in film development across not just between the two...

SA wine industry bullish about African market

African consumers are developing a palate for South African wines, as is evidenced by the fact that Nigeria imported more South African wine than China in 2024. The potential for South African wine in Africa is growing, and the local wine industry...

African Development Bank Group approves USD 500,000 grant to support Uganda’s emergency flood and landslide response

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a grant of $500,000 from its Special Relief Fund to support Uganda’s Relief Emergency Response Project. The financing will provide urgent assistance to...

Uganda’s Digital Future: Innovation with Purpose

Yesterday, the National ICT Innovation Hub hosted the 9th National Conference on Communications under the theme “Harnessing Digital Innovation to Power Sustainable Local Solutions.” The gathering brought together innovators, policymakers, and...

AfDB approves $500,000 grant for Uganda flood response, signs anti-corruption pact with South Africa’s SIU

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced two major initiatives this week – the approval of a $500,000 emergency relief grant for Uganda and a new partnership with South Africa’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) to strengthen...

AI potential to transform energy, oil & gas sectors in Africa

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to rapidly reshape the energy sector in Africa and modernise electricity systems across the continent, says industry leaders speaking on the technology’s transformative potential. Also, the pace of...

Qatari Delegation Meets Myanmar Junta Ministers for Energy, Mining Talks

As Myanmar’s military regime tries to drum up foreign investment in its struggling energy sector, a Qatari delegation led by former defense minister and deputy prime minister Mohammed Al Attiyah met junta ministers in Naypyitaw on Tuesday to...

Mansukh Mandaviya strengthens global partnership, holds bilateral meetings with Uganda, Malaysia and PERKESO Leadership

Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, held 'productive bilateral meetings' with the President of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) and delegations from Malaysia and Uganda on the...

India strengthens ties with Malaysia, Uganda on labour mobility

Kuala Lumpur, Union Minister of Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, held productive bilateral meetings with the President of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) and delegations from Malaysia and Uganda on the sidelines of...

From Uganda to the Netherlands: dfcu Bank helps equip farmers with global agribusiness skills

The farmers being flagged off Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank, in partnership with Vision Group, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Koudijs BV, has officially flagged off the winners of the...

Vivo Energy Uganda gives CoRSU Walk 2025 Shs10 Million boost

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has announced a sponsorship of Shs10 million towards the CoRSU Walk 2025, reaffirming its commitment to healthcare through community investment. This marks the second consecutive year that the...

How women from Uganda uplift rice farming in Kenya

Ugandan women collecting rice at the West Kano Irrigation scheme drying yard - VIOLA KOSOME Alice Auma, a mother of three, breathes a sigh of relief as 10 strong, hugely built men load 45 bags of paddy rice on a flatbed tractor after a tiring...

Construction sector rebound propels Q2 economic growth

Pangani Affordable Housing project / FILE Sizable growth in most areas, including agriculture, transport and a rebound in the construction sector, driven by state projects, boosted Kenya’s economy in the three months to June. The economic update...

Coca-Cola expands FANTA portfolio with pineapple flavor

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola has expanded its FANTA portfolio in Uganda with the launch of a new pineapple flavour, adding a burst of fruitiness and fun to the brand’s line-up. The bold and refreshing drink is designed to bring...

Uganda to introduce new HIV drug in 2026

Uganda is set to introduce a new long-acting HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir, in 2026 under a United States-funded initiative, offering fresh hope in the fight against the epidemic. The twice-yearly injectable drug, developed by US-based Gilead...

Experts warn: Land rights disputes hurt food security

The Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems (CoRE-SFS), hosted by the University of Pretoria, recently held a webinar series tackling key themes shaping the future of agriculture. Corrado Tornimbeni, associate...

Russian Nuclear Energy Diplomacy; New Fano Offensive in Ethiopia: Africa File, October 2, 2025

To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaways: Russia. Russia signed an agreement with Ethiopia to construct a nuclear power plant....