Caracas, Venezuela | Xinhua | Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Saturday that U.S. hegemony in Latin America, the Caribbean and the rest of the world is in decline. “The U.S. empire is in historical decline and no longer has anything to offer for the good of the people of Latin America and …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sebei Elders have asked legislators from the three districts that comprise Sebei region to be mindful while discussing the Anti-gay bill. Sebei region comprises Kapchorwa, Kween, and Bukwo districts. Through their umbrella body Sebei Elders Association, the elders have asked the legislators to put into …

Sironko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parents of Budadiri girls secondary school in Budadiri town council in Sironko district have disbanded the Parent’s Teachers Association-PTA over allegations of conniving with the head teacher to embezzle over Shillings 16 million. The newly appointed PTA executive is chaired by Godfrey Gudio. The other …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s insurance Industry reports that in 2022 the various companies collected a total of 1.44 trillion Shillings in gross underwritten premiums, compared to 1.13 trillion Shillings recorded in 2021. This, according to the industry is due mainly to increasing awareness by the public of the …

Rukungiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe has officially taken over as the 6th Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese. He was consecrated and enthroned at exactly 11:19 AM on Sunday by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu at St. Emmanuel …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Kingdom and Airtel Uganda unveiled the much sought-after 2023 Kabaka Birthday Run. The Katikiro of Buganda Kingdom Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga who presided over the launch of the 10th edition at Bulange, Mengo on Thursday morning said proceeds from the run would help …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Money and Pesapal Uganda signed a deal to enable acceptance of Airtel Money payments at the Pesapal Sabi point-of-sale machines. Since its inception in 2009, Pesapal continues to innovate digital payment solutions to accommodate the changing times and the demands of its customers as …

Tehran, Iran | Xinhua | Iran’s Interior Ministry said on Saturday more than 100 people in 11 provinces have been arrested on charges of involvement in the recent incidents of student poisoning at the country’s schools. The ministry announced the arrests in a statement published on its website, listing the provinces as …

Los Angeles, USA | Xinhua | NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 astronauts aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft splashed down safely off the coast of the southeastern U.S. state of Florida on Saturday, NASA said. The four-member international crew, consisting of NASA astronauts Josh Cassada and Nicole Mann, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda launched its latest offer, Freedom Voice Bundles as part of its ongoing “Together We Are Unstoppable” campaign. As a brand that prioritises its customers, MTN understands the importance of giving customers the freedom to connect with their loved ones and business partners without …