Kampala, Uganda| AFP |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Police has warned Boda boda riders threatening to demonstrate protesting government’s decision to maintain the partial suspension on their operations. Currently, Boda boda motorists are restricted to delivery services and transporting passengers under emergency circumstances. Early this week, President, Yoweri Museveni lifted the ban …

Nwoya, Uganda| AFP |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Aggrey Mukabire a private security officer attached to ABACUS Pharmaceuticals in Mukono District is in trouble for masquerading as an Assistant Superintendent Police-ASP. He was arrested at a police checkpoint in Nwoya district on Saturday afternoon. Trouble for Mukabire started when he was stopped …

Kampala, Uganda| AFP |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Makerere University top leadership has resolved to gradually reduce the number of undergraduate students admitted on the private scheme starting with the next academic year. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, says the move is intended to give academic staff sufficient time to concentrate on …

Masaka, Uganda| AFP |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Moses Kaliisa alias Muto, the proprietor of Muto and Twin-Tower Business Complexes in Masaka Municipality has waived off the rent fees for his tenants affected by the lockdown for the month of March and April, 2020. In a memo sent out to at least …

Kasesea, Uganda| AFP |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Fisheries Protection Unit in Kasese district has arrested two suspects for smuggling immature fish. The two were apprehended at a check point along Kikorongo-Kasese road in Lake Katwe Sub County on Friday while smuggling premature fish on a canter truck registration number UBG …

Kampala, Uganda| AFP |  THE INDEPENDENT |  General Henry Tumukunde has called for a united opposition to defeat President, Yoweri Museveni and end his 35 yearlong hold onto power.  In his first public statement since his release from prison almost a fortnight ago, Tumukunde said all opposition political players must realize …

Stockholm, Sweden | AFP |  Unlike most countries, Sweden never locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, largely keeping businesses operating, but the economy appears to be taking a hard hit nonetheless. Under the Scandinavian country’s controversial approach to the virus, cafes, bars, restaurants and most businesses remained open, as did schools …

Kampala, Uganda| AFP |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Ugandans should expect more Covid19 positive cases and possible deaths, according to health experts. Although Uganda has been reporting several Covid19 cases since March, 2020, health officials say the pandemic has just arrived in the country. The officials say positive Covid19 cases are set …

New York, United States | AFP |  When she needed capital to expand her business, Ernisha Randolph was just one of countless African Americans to encounter roadblocks despite having no history of financial trouble. About seven years ago, her catering company, Juanita’s Kitchen, had secured a big government contract that guaranteed …

Lagos, Nigeria | AFP |  Collapsing revenues, rising layoffs: the coronavirus crisis is battering media outlets across Africa that were already struggling for cash and often facing pressure from hostile authorities. The news of cutbacks was sudden and painful for journalists at two of Nigeria’s most popular independent newspapers when bosses …