UNBS new board charged with improving quality of locally manufactured goods
Kampala, Uganda – The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Francis Mwebesa, has inaugurated the 10th National Standards Council (NSC), the top governing body of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS).
EU bets big on Africa’s critical raw materials to secure green future
In the six months to June 30, EU identified four major mining projects in Africa among its 13 globally strategic targets under the Critical Raw Materials Act. These projects spread across Malawi, South Africa, Madagascar and Zambia will receive direct EU financing and technical support....
TotalEnergies Targets Uganda’s Two-Wheeler Market with Hi-Perf Oils
KAMPALA, UGANDA – TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda has introduced a new campaign, “Kyuusa Gear ne Hi-Perf,” aimed at strengthening its position in the country’s motorcycle lubricants market. The initiative, launched July 1, 2025, focuses on the company’s Hi-Perf engine oils, which are formulated for Uganda’s two-wheeler...
Stanbic, GIZ partner to support women-led enterprises in East Africa
KAMPALA – Stanbic Bank and the German development agency – GIZ have entered into a new regional partnership aimed at supporting women’s economic development and advancing environmental sustainability in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. The partnership, titled “Promoting Green Businesses and Jobs for the Green Transformation,”...
Ian Rumanyika appointed as new CEO of Node Group
KAMPALA – Node Group, a PR, marketing, and digital communications agency in Uganda, has appointed Ian Rumanyika as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rumanyika, an award-winning communications strategist, brings over 15 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, and change management.
Uganda Breweries scoops Monde Selection Award for consistency in delivering high quality
As Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) approaches 80 years of brewing excellence, the company has added another achievement, receiving the coveted Prestige Trophy from Monde Selection for its 25 years of consistently producing internationally acclaimed, high-quality brands.
Pesapal Uganda Launches Openfloat for Business Funds
KAMPALA, Uganda — Pesapal Uganda on Monday announced the launch of Openfloat, a new bulk funds disbursement solution designed to help businesses manage payouts, cash flow and settlements in real time.
Stanbic Bank’s FlexiPay cashback explosion campaign kicks off
KAMPALA – Stanbic Bank has officially launched the FlexiPay Cashback Explosion, a 90-day campaign designed to reward customers for embracing cashless transactions. The campaign features various rewards, increased customer engagement, and interactive events to encourage the uptake of digital payments.
Unearthing The Layers of Abuse by Invoice Traders
An extensive investigation into fraudulent tax practices has revealed deeper layers of abuse involving electronic invoicing systems. The inquiry, which had initially focused on a single company suspected of generating fictitious invoices, unearthed connections to other entities that had engaged in similar schemes designed to...
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