Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Families of some depositors conniving to prematurely access survivor’s benefits is a significant obstacle to the timely payment of the benefits, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has revealed. Survivor’s benefits are a crucial part of NSSF’s benefit payments, intended for the families of …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Crested Cranes faced a tough challenge in their first leg of the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Algeria. The match took place at the Njeru-based FUFA Technical Center on Wednesday, resulting in a 2-1 victory for Algeria. Chebel Imane scored …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Central Deputy Mayor Hanipher Mpungu has requested bail from the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. According to the charges, between May and June 2022 while in Ntinda, Kampala district, Mpungu received Shillings 450 million from Grace …

New Delhi, India | Xinhua | The Indian government on Wednesday issued an advisory to its citizens in Canada against travelling to areas which are prone to anti-India activities. The advisory came in the wake of souring relations between the two countries after the killing of a Sikh leader in …

Strat Bridal moves to new premises to offer customers the best bridal shopping experience. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Strat Bridal, an esteemed purveyor of luxury bridal couture, has marked a significant milestone in its journey of curating extraordinary bridal experiences by being a one stop center for any …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kilembe Mines Golf Club will be seeking to reclaim the Prestigious Helmet Cup, a inter club between them and East Africa’s Oldest Club Entebbe Club, this Saturday in Kasese. “Our preparations are in high gear ahead of this much anticipated clash,” Daniel Monte, KMGC Captain …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan companies have secured contracts worth about 642 million dollars (2.4 trillion Shillings) under the Tilenga Project since TotalEnergies EP commenced the commercial oil and gas production phase. The company says these contracts went to subcontractors under the segment referred to as Tier 2, …

Cape Town, South Africa | Xinhua | South Africa is going to train and deploy over 2,300 tourism monitors to enhance safety of tourists in the country, said Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille on Tuesday. De Lille made the announcement at the launch of the 2023 Tourism Summer Campaign in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court has dismissed an application filed by David Livingstone Ebiru, the former Executive Director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), seeking to halt his trial on bribery charges until investigations by the Inspectorate of Government are completed. On Wednesday, the Anti-Corruption Division …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati has announced the relocation of its renowned showroom based in Lira following a surge in business and building needs in the town. The new showroom, now situated on Aber Road next to Edola Towers will present customers with a more accessible and …