Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda Premier League side SC Villa has appointed Serbia’s Nemanja Milincic as its new head coach. Club president Hajji Omar Ahmed Mandela unveiled Milincic on Friday in Kampala. “After a thorough selection process, we are confident that Milincic’s experience, vision, expertise and passion for the …
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Equity Bank Uganda Named Main Partner for African Nations Cup UK 2025 London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Nations Cup UK (ANCUK) 2025, a premier event that celebrates African heritage, unity, and talent through the power of football and culture, kicks off this weekend in London. Equity Bank …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has upheld the 14-year jail term handed to Godfrey Wamala alias Troy for his role in the death of musician Moses Ssekibogo, commonly known as Mowzey Radio. The Court of Appeal on Friday, in a decision by three Justices, Christopher …
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So far, 42 Ugandan citizens have been safely evacuated KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the start of evacuations of its citizens from Iran, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a statement issued late Wednesday, the ministry said it is working closely …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cultural leaders in the Acholi sub-region have petitioned the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development for support in the construction of a befitting palace for the Paramount Chief. They say it will serve as a unifying administrative and cultural hub for the 56 …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda and its partners on Tuesday donated digital and vocational equipment to the Busoga Kingdom, as the telecommunications provider seeks to expand digital literacy and reduce economic vulnerability among Uganda’s rural youth and young women. The contribution, made as part of MTN’s …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank proudly hosted the second edition of its Business Clinic series for the year, building on the momentum of the inaugural session that focused on empowering women in business. This latest session broadened its scope to include micro and medium enterprises (SMEs), …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s marketing and branding landscape is set for a major transformation with the announcement of the inaugural Datamine ASC Summit 2025. This high-level gathering, designed to redefine brand strategy through emotional connection, cultural storytelling, and authenticity, will take place on Friday, June 27, 2025, …
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ABIDJAN | Xinhua | African radio leaders gathered here on Thursday to reflect on the strategic transformation of radio stations in the new era aimed at enhancing technological innovation, financial resilience, and content sovereignty. They were attending the 16th General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB). At the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bold move to address Uganda’s youth unemployment crisis, BrighterMonday Uganda, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, hosted a high-impact stakeholder event under the theme “Take Control: Own Your Career Path.” The half-day career clinic, held on June 7 at Motiv in …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
