Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The exhibition showcases the artist’s recent body of work including new paintings, a series of drawings, alongside his more familiar sculptures Like is the norm with the multi-disciplinary artist, Wasswa Donald aka Wasswad, to stage a Solo Show every after two to three years, he …
Read More »MTN Uganda boosts Tussakimu Women’s Group in the ongoing 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to build a strong entrepreneurial spirit and address unemployment levels in the country, MTN Uganda in partnership with Uganda Small Scale Industries Association has donated equipment worth UGX 10 million to Tussakimu Women’s Group based in Rubaga Division in Kampala in the …
Read More »Grand infrastructure projects aren’t a magic bullet for industrial development-Kenya and Ghana
In both cases, improved connectivity failed to catalyse industrialization and instead encouraged land speculation as it opened up new spaces to real estate investment Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | The African Union’s flagship Agenda 2063 initiative prioritises large-scale infrastructure development and promises to “link the continent by rail, road, sea and …
Read More »Were Ancient Egyptians Black or White?
Netflix’s Queen Cleopatra has revived a century-old controversy Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | “I announce on this day to the media that Cleopatra was not black. Cleopatra was Greek, similar to the queens and princesses of Macedonia. If we look at the scenes in the Egyptian temples, we can see …
Read More »Leveling the Financial Playing Field for Africa
There is no path to a green, just, and prosperous shared future that does not have Africa at its core Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa bears virtually no responsibility for the greenhouse-gas emissions driving the climate crisis. It is not responsible for the conflicts or supply-chain disruptions that have …
Read More »The Emin Pasha joins the CityBlue Collection in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CityBlue Hotels, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, is pleased to announce the signing an agreement between Diar Hospitality and The Emin Pasha Hotel commencing June 2023, a prestigious and luxurious hotel located in the heart of Kampala. In a June 13 media release, executives said, …
Read More »Multi drug resistant TB
Health experts warn on the use of herbs for treatment Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Health experts have warned against the use of herbal medicines in treating Tuberculosis (TB) which they say has contributed to the rise of Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) cases in the country. While speaking at a media …
Read More »Tanzania has moved its capital from Dar
But how ready is Dodoma? Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDEENT | Tanzania designated Dodoma as its new capital in place of the seaside city of Dar es Salaam following a public referendum 50 years ago. Since then, the country has made small steps towards this goal including the relocation of Parliament …
Read More »MTN Uganda supports Skilling Center in Mukono district
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda in partnership with Uganda Small Scale Industries Association donated equipment including a bread mixer, baking table, baking raw materials, computers, and internet connectivity for a year worth Ugx10 million to Mulungi Confectionary and Skilling Center in Mukono District. This donation is part of …
Read More »Nabbanja, Nakadama assure Mayuge residents on gov’t services
Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and her Third Deputy Lukia Nakadama have assured Mayuge residents, of the government’s commitment to improving the state of schools, roads, and the fisheries sector in the district. The two leaders made the remarks during the belated Women’s Day celebrations, held …
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