Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Energy and Mineral Development Minister Ruth Nankabirwa has called on the oil and gas companies and training institutions to intensify the skilling of Ugandans especially small and medium enterprises ahead of the construction of the refinery. The minister says that the refinery project is nearing …
Read More »Justice Minister to table policy to regulate dispute resolution next week
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has revealed that he is to table a policy aimed at regulating the management of Alternative Dispute Resolution -ADR Mechanisms next week before Cabinet. Alternative Dispute Resolution -ADR is a mechanism of settling conflicts amicably without necessarily …
Read More »RDCs tipped on working with opposition politicians
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Resident District Commissioners, and other security organs under the Office of the President have been tipped to work with both opposition political leaders and technical people at their districts. Haji Yunus Kakande, the Secretary to the Office of the President made the call after receiving complaints from …
Read More »Young Africans in the diaspora
Their growing pride in the continent and why institutions are charting new courses for them ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The desire for knowledge about Africa and a growing sense of African pride among African youths living in an increasingly discriminatory diaspora has fueled a surge in institutions promoting African identity. A …
Read More »Your phone brand and your social media skills
`Our mobile devices have become extensions of our lives’ FEATURE | AGENCIES | Ever contemplated how your phone brand might mirror your social media savvy? ZenShield’s experts break this down, with Steffan Black stating, “Our mobile devices have become extensions of our lives, and the brand we choose could whisper something …
Read More »ICPAU unveils the 5th cohort of the students’ scholarship program
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Accountants have been urged to exhibit good ethical values for the proper management of finances and resources. Speaking at an event where the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) unveiled the 5th cohort of the students’ scholarship program, Ruth Doreen Mutebe, Chairperson African …
Read More »Uganda painter featured at Art Dubai 2024
Samuel Kakaire work is true to the tradition of icon painting in its attention to detail ART | AGENCIES | Afriart Gallery is proud to present a solo exhibition of Ugandan modernist painter Samuel Kakaire at Art Dubai 2024. The presentation is part of the fair’s curated section ‘Art Dubai Modern’. …
Read More »CPS and IPS Bombing: Nine take charges of terrorism as five are acquitted
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has confirmed nine suspects to stand trial for their alleged involvement in the manufacture and detonation of 2021 Kampala twin bombings at CPS and IPS building. On Tuesday, Justice Richard Wejuli Wabwire ordered that the …
Read More »Ugandan boxers targeting Paris Olympic Games qualifier in Italy
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) will send four boxers to the Paris Olympic Games qualifier slated for February 29th to March 12th in Busto Arsizio, Italy. Moses Muhangi, President of the Boxing Federation told Xinhua on Monday that although Uganda failed to qualify a single …
Read More »BAT net profit down 9% to Shs8.9bn
The company continues to demonstrate resilience amidst a challenging operating environment, characterised by a high prevalence of illicit trade Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Cigarette seller, British American Tobacco has reported a reduction in net profit from Shs9.8bn for the year ended December 2022 to Shs8.9bn for the year ended …
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