Africa is seeing the green shoots of what could become a battery production revolution. Morocco and South Africa lead the charge, hinting at a future where the continent not only dominates the production of green minerals but also taps renewable energy to power green battery production. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the world of healthcare, insurance plays a major role in ensuring that individuals have access to quality medical services when they need them the most. Within this area, the fight against cancer stands as one of the most significant battles, requiring …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recent visit of President of Botswana Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi could provide Uganda’s beleaguered livestock sector with some solutions. During a sideline meeting at the recent G-77+ China summit at Speke Resort, Munyonyo, President Masisi pledged unwavering support to Uganda’s farmers in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pedestrians, boda bodas and vehicles above 7.5 tons will be barred from using the newly built Kampala flyover, the Works and Transport Minister, General Edward Katumba Wamala has revealed in his latest press brief. This will also apply to the tunnel connecting to Arena …
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Trade experts recognize progress made but express dissatisfaction with existing trade and investment policies Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | In the late 1990s, the Ugandan government came up with the idea of establishing specialized zones dedicated to industries, commonly known as industrial and business parks, where local and foreign investors would …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary finalised preparations for the 2024 Annual Judges Conference scheduled to take place starting on Monday 5th February 2024 up to Thursday 8th February 2024 at Serena Hotel in Kampala under the theme: “A People-Centered Approach to Justice.” The conference will attract Justices of …
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Mororto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces on Friday handed over 121 heads of cattle to the Turkana herdsmen after they surrendered an illegal gun to the forces in Moroto district. Sub-machine gun number UF5877 which the herdsmen possessed illegally was surrendered to Ugandan authorities through peaceful engagements. On 26th, …
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Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kisoro municipality and district leaders are feuding over development of the Saza playground by a businessman. Last month, Hamza Kent Rwendegye, a businessman in Kisoro town started fencing part of Saza ground to start constructing business structures. However, Rwendegye met resistance from Municipality authorities who …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of state for trade, industry and cooperatives, David Bahati has assured farmers of stable prices in the newly tabled sugar amendment act. While addressing journalists in Jinja city on Saturday, Bahati says the existing sugar act had depicted sugarcane prices to be dependent …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government will soon conduct an operation against fuel station operators who have violated the set establishment standards. These are mainly those that have constructed stations in road reserves and closer to each other than what the regulations stipulate, according to the ministry of Energy and …
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