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Flight costs, visa headaches stagnating Africa’s domestic flight market

Uganda Airlines will continue to struggle without a domestic market COMMENT | WESLEY KAMBALE | In 2024, Africa’s domestic flight market was almost nonexistent, accounting for just 0.4% of the global domestic flight market (38.2%) and a mere 1.8% of the global international flight market (61.8%). This weak domestic market …

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Uganda’s BPO policy; the key to global reach

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s BPO industry stands for significant growth. Having established a dedicated policy framework, the country now has the opportunity to capitalize on its inherent advantages. By analysing the strategies of global BPO powerhouses, Uganda can identify the critical steps needed to bridge the gap …

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Is URA frustrating its contracted auctioneers?

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Revenue Authority-URA has left a group of contracted auctioneers asking questions after being reportedly excluded from the next auction. The auction was supposed to take place in early October and the auctioneers were informed to get ready for the task as is usually …

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Museveni challenges youth to embrace vocational skills

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has challenged the youth to embrace technical and vocational education to fight unemployment. Museveni notes that the government opened doors for the private sector and is now attracting investors who have a high demand for skilled persons. Museveni’s message was …

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CDF Muhoozi threatens to arrest CID boss Tom Magambo

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces-CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said he is going to arrest the Director of Criminal Investigations in the Uganda Police Tom Magambo. In a series of tweets, which he has since deleted, Muhoozi said, the arrest will not stop at …

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NUP to assess raid on headquarters, leadership school

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The leadership of the National Unity Platform (NUP) is assessing the recent raid on their offices by joint security operatives. On Thursday and Friday, a search was conducted by joint security forces comprising of the police, army and joint anti-terrorism task office. The security …

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Muhoozi admits being part of raid at NUP offices

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces-CDF who is also a son of President Yoweri Museveni Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has revealed that he was part of the security forces that raided the National Unity Platform-NUP offices at Kamwokya and Makerere Kavule. On Thursday, police together with …

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