And it’s likely one of the most ancient ANALYSIS | Neil Marsh | Antiviral drugs are generally considered to be a 20th century invention. But recent research has uncovered an unexpected facet to your immune system: It can synthesise its own antiviral molecules in response to viral infections. My laboratory studies a …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) is embarking on an ambitious mission to register more than 800,000 businesses in just three years across the country. URSB unveiled the mass business registration initiative to support the formalization of over 800,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises across …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Trade Centre and European Union have announced a business acceleration project for young entrepreneurs in the Ugandan film industry. Dubbed ‘Opportunities are Here’ (OAH), the project will focus on boosting the Ugandan film industry to provide young talents in Uganda with specialised mentoring, …

It is risky for a country to depend on hydropower dams on a single river as the only source of power COMMENT | PETER NYANZI | Recent media reports that Government is considering to bailout business Patrick Bitature by acquiring Electromaxx, his thermal power generation company based in Tororo District in …

Xi announces 8 new priorities, continues push for global influence ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which now includes 44 African countries, got under way 10 years ago. President Xi Jinping launched it in 2013 with a first speech in Kazakhstan and a second one in Indonesia. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Money Uganda has partnered with AAR Health Services and Bluewave to introduce Ddwaliro Care, a comprehensive and affordable Health insurance cover, specifically tailored to cater to the diverse needs of individuals and families. The Managing Director Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited, Japhet Aritho, affirms …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Oct.25 RwandAir is continuing its fleet expansion with the delivery of its seventh Boeing 737 aircraft. The Boeing 737-800, registered 9XR-WY, will be based at the carrier’s Kigali hub and will offer customers a leading experience in the skies. Operating throughout Africa and the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In an emotional testimony presented before the Committee of Presidential Affairs, female opposition Members of Parliament are demanding transparency and accountability concerning incidents of police brutality they endured in April 2023. These brave lawmakers have come forward with distressing allegations of physical abuse at the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Foundation has taken a significant step toward fostering community transformation by selecting 25 projects for its inaugural MTN Changemakers Initiative. The initiative, part of the company’s celebration of 25 years in Uganda, aims to create a lasting and positive impact on the lives of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court stopped the abrupt sacking of Charles Musekura as chairperson of the National Standards Council that oversees the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS). Musekura had been forthwith dismissed by Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives Minister Francis Mwebesa and replaced by Eng James Kalibbala …