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CRM Strategy for Ugandan Small Businesses: A 2025 Guide
Observer
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July 11, 2025
In Uganda’s quickly evolving startup culture, there exists one thing that distinguishes surviving businesses from thriving businesses: customer loyalty. Producing long-lasting bonds with customers is no longer a privilege; it is a must have. That...
ABSA Uganda relaunches business club to boost SME growth
NTV Uganda
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ABSA Uganda relaunches business club to boost SME growth Absa Bank Uganda has relaunched its Business Club, offering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access to a structured support platform for just 40,000 shillings a month. The...
Bank of Africa Executive Director sees new budget as inclusive
Independent (Uganda)
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July 11, 2025
OPINION | Samir Yassine | The Shs 72.1 trillion budget for FY2025/26 sends a powerful signal that Uganda is open for business, and this time, the private sector is not just participating but leading the transformation. The allocation of Shs3.5...
Ugandan businesses urged to embrace digital technology for wider market reach
NTV Uganda
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Ugandan businesses urged to embrace digital technology for wider market reach The business community has been urged to leverage mobile and digital technology to market their products more widely. Stakeholders say the online market remains largely...
Uganda-DRC trade boosted by reopening of key border posts
NTV Uganda
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Uganda-DRC trade boosted by reopening of key border posts Trade between Uganda and the DRC is poised to improve following the reopening of three border posts that have been inactive for several years. The borders include Bunagana, Ishasha, and...
Uganda explores new export options as global coffee prices fall
NTV Uganda
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Uganda explores new export options as global coffee prices fall The fall in global coffee prices has caught the attention of government officials. Today, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance stated that the government is exploring...
Housing Finance Bank Hosts Customer Forum in Mbale to strengthen community engagement in the eastern region
Independent (Uganda)
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July 9, 2025
Executive teams from Housing Finance Bank pose for a group photo with customers at the the Eastern Region – Mbale Customer Forum Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to building strong, community...
2025 Uganda top 100 mid-sized companies survey launched
NTV Uganda
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2025 Uganda top 100 mid-sized companies survey launched Nation Media Group Uganda, in collaboration with KPMG, has officially launched the 2025 edition of the Uganda Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies Survey today. This year, the survey is proudly...
Uganda reopens border posts with eastern DRC
Independent (Uganda)
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July 10, 2025
President Museveni KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Thursday reopened several border crossing posts with the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including areas near positions held by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group. Felix...
Uganda reopens border posts with eastern DR Congo
Xinhua News Agency
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KAMPALA, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Uganda on Thursday reopened several border crossing posts with the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including areas near positions held by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group. Felix Kulayigye,...
Kampala Signs €250M Deal with UK Firm COLAS to Upgrade Over 100 City Roads
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 10, 2025
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has signed a landmark agreement with UK-based global infrastructure firm COLAS to kick-start the Kampala City Roads and Bridges Upgrading Project (KCRBUP) a major infrastructure initiative that will...
Uganda’s Army Chief Accuses U.S. of Secret Talks with Al-Shabaab
Shabelle Media Network
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July 10, 2025
KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda’s army chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has accused the United States of secretly negotiating with Somalia-based jihadist group Al-Shabaab, which he described as a persistent threat to peace and stability in the Horn of...
World Bank defends decision to resume funding to Uganda
Erasing 76 Crimes
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July 11, 2025
World Bank says its mitigation measures ensure it won’t discriminate against LGBTQ Ugandans World Bank President Ajay Banga (left) and Ugandan LGBTQ rights activist Pepe Onziema (right) The World Bank has played down claims that its decision to...
Uganda’s rising business stars in the spotlight
NTV Uganda
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Uganda’s rising business stars in the spotlight Uganda’s most promising businesses are once again in the spotlight as Nation Media Group and KPMG launch the 2025 Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies Survey. The initiative targets enterprises with annual...
Equity Bank disburses Equi-Green credit facility worth sh22 billion in 3 years
Independent (Uganda)
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July 11, 2025
Equity Bank supports efforts toward clean energy Global Energy Independence Day July 10th: Equity Bank’s Commitment to Energy Sustainability Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank is emerging as a key driver of clean energy access through...
Liberia: War Crimes Court Office Submits Roadmap to President Boakai With 2026 Start Date for Economic Crimes Court
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
Jallah Barbu, executive director of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia at a national transitional justice stakeholders’ meeting. Credit: Anthony Stephens/New Narratives. The Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court has...
How Digital Marketing is Changing Small Businesses in Uganda
Observer
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July 11, 2025
In this current digital age, small businesses in Uganda are not dependent on only walk in customers and word of mouth, to grow their business and serve loyal customers anymore. The emergence of mobile phones, mobile money and social media has...
Uganda in Search of JV Partner to Explore Oil Block
Oil Price
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July 9, 2025
Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) is on the lookout for a joint venture partner to help it explore and develop an oil block in the western part of the African country, a spokesperson for the state-owned oil firm told Reuters on Wednesday. UNOC...
Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company buys Ghana assets
Just Drinks
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July 10, 2025
Coke bottler Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company is to buy Ghana-based businesses Voltic (GH) and West African Refreshments. The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Voltic is a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa....
Uganda hosts high-level Chinese delegation, seeks to balance trade with China
Independent (Uganda)
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July 9, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has praised China’s growing partnership with Uganda, hailing it as historic and transformative. Parliament on Tuesday 08, July 2025 welcomed the high-level...