Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Dfcu Bank has shut its Lugogo Branch in Kampala after five of its staff tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).  The Bank said in a notice last night that “all exposed colleagues in the branch are undergoing tests and will be required to self-isolate for 14 …

Experts define outlook for the sector amidst COVID-19 pandemic Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | What is the future of agribusiness given the prevailing effects brought about by coronavirus pandemic? How can agribusiness enterprises weather these effects and remain profitable while contributing growth of the economy? These are some of …

Kitgum, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT  The National Resistance Movement [NRM] Electoral Commission has upheld its decision to nominate musician Bosmic Joyce Otim to contest for the Chua West Parliamentary Seat. Otim was early this month nominated by the NRM party to compete with Charles Ocaya for the party’s flag. However, Ocaya petitioned …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |   Jamie Vardy has extended his contract with Leicester City to 2023, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday. Vardy, 33, was the Premier League’s top scorer last season with 23 goals as Leicester finished fifth and secured a return to European competition. “The journey that …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |   England head coach Gareth Southgate has withdrawn Manchester United captain Harry Maguire from his squad to face Iceland and Denmark in the UEFA Nations League next week. Southgate made the decision late on Tuesday after Maguire was found guilty of aggravated assault, resisting arrest and …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |   U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he’s sending federal officers to Kenosha, Wisconsin to address the unrest there after the police shooting of Jacob Blake. In a pair of tweets, Trump said his team has spoken with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers “who agreed …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT  The Uganda Revenue Authority-URA board has appointed new commissioners to replace those fired in May 2020. The appointments made after the August 26, 2020 sitting saw Abel Kagumire appointed as the commissioner customs. Kagumire had been acting in the position since early this year. Richard Kariisa  has …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |   Chelsea have signed a five-year contract with Leicester City’s left-back Ben Chilwell, announced the Premier League club on Wednesday. According to the British media report, the deal is valued at 45 million pounds (about 59.4 million US dollars). Chilwell, 23, began his professional career with …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT  The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga on Wednesday adjourned the plenary session abruptly following a protest from Worker’s representative Sam Lyomoki.  Lyomoki staged a protest against Kadaga’s ruling to have the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Amendment Bill, 2019 considered in the next two weeks.   Presented …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |   The news that broke on Tuesday that FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has told the club he intends to leave this summer has produced shockwaves in Spain, and has almost spawned more headlines in the country’s newspapers than the rise in COVID-19 cases. To say …