Artist offers a social commentary on human behavourism in new body of work ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The recent exhibition by Dr. Lilian Nabuliime showing at Xenson Art Space is about gossip. The subject of gossip or Olugambo in local dialect, is a regular activity of everyday life that does …
Read More »Researchers find Sixth basic taste in human
New sixth taste could add to the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | A new taste response has been identified in humans. The study, published in Nature Communications in early October, found that humans can also detect ammonium chloride, creating a strong sensation researchers …
Read More »The Black Book
The Nollywood gritty thriller topping Netflix global figures ANALYSIS | EZINNE EZEPUE | Nigerian thriller The Black Book has been in the headlines for reportedly topping global figures at streaming service Netflix, with 5.6 million viewers in its first two days. Does it live up to the hype? In my view, as …
Read More »Let them drink oil
Oil companies’ extravagant and reckless behavior evokes parallels with France’s Ancien Régime COMMENT | DICKENS KAMUGISHA | As a long-time advocate for human and environmental rights, I am terrified by the unprecedented frequency of extreme weather events. With each passing day, it becomes increasingly evident that we are in the midst …
Read More »Environmentalists Advocate for Subsidized Electricity and Gas for Citizens
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Environmental experts in Uganda sounded the alarm, warning that the very heart of the nation’s ecological balance is under imminent threat due to relentless deforestation driven by the insatiable demand for firewood and charcoal. Forefronting this clarion call is Nanteza Patricia, the resolute Executive Director …
Read More »Castrol, Rubis Energy launch a wide range of Castrol Lubricants
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Castrol and RUBiS Energy Uganda have partnered to launch Castrol oil lubricant products in Uganda. Castrol oils are readily available at over 54 RUBiS Energy Uganda stations countrywide, executives said on Oct.18. Castrol has a wide range of oils and fluids suited for the various …
Read More »How Uganda can attract private money to fight climate change
AfDB shows innovative financing tools it should focus on for green growth cash Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The Ugandan Government needs to integrate innovative financing tools; including green bonds, carbon markets, debt-for-nature swaps and blended financing if it is to start attracting more private resources urgently needed in Uganda’s …
Read More »SA summit defines future of Critical Minerals economy
We are not interested in selling raw material, say delegates Cape Town, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | A high-level panel at Critical Minerals Africa Summit 2023 has identified key factors shaping the future critical minerals market and how Africa can position itself as a global hub. The Critical Minerals Africa …
Read More »The British roots of Palestine conflict
They handed to the Jewish people land they confiscated from Palestinians and violently repressed their nationalism COMMENT | SAURAV SARKAR | Israeli flags are flying over all government buildings in the United Kingdom currently, but this isn’t the first time the former imperial hegemon has put its weight behind Zionism. In …
Read More »Huawei, partners with gov’t to hold ICT Job Fair
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Oct.17, Chinese tech giant Huawei partnered with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, to host the 2nd annual ICT Job Fair at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The National ICT Job Fair looks at addressing the youth unemployment question in Uganda through the ICT sector. …
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