Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has impounded 129 trucks in one month as it starts implementation of new regulations to control overloading on Ugandan roads. Overloading fees of Sh3.5 billion has also been imposed on the truck owners as UNRA changes to issuance …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Government has shelved plans to liberalize the pension sector and will instead amend the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Act Cap 222. According to the proposals in the National Social Security Fund Amendment Bill, 2018 to be tabled soon in parliament, NSSF will retain its …

Sao Paulo, Brazil | AFP |  A group of thieves stole $5 million in cash, which had been due to travel from Brazil to Switzerland aboard a Lufthansa jet, at a large freight airport near Sao Paulo, police said Monday. The spectacular heist, which took place late Sunday, was completed …

Sydney, Australia | AFP | Three Australians have died after consuming melon contaminated with listeria amid an outbreak that has prompted health authorities to warn those at risk to throw out pre-cut melons. Listeria is a commonly found bacteria and for most people who consume foods that contain it does …

Kampala, Ugandan | THE INDEPENDENT | Brigadier Kasirye Gwanga has been promoted to the rank of Major General by President Yoweri Museveni. Outspoken on Uganda’s military and political scene, Kasirye Gwanga is one of 1384 officers and militants promoted on March 3 by the Commander In Chief Gen. Museveni following …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The  FIFA World Cup trophy is in Uganda, as it continues its world tour ahead of Russia 2018. The tour, sponsored by Coca-Cola, one of the World’s largest beverage companies, serves as one avenue of cementing their relationship with their customers and the soccer fans. President …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | UEGCL seeks to fill the following vacant position: INTERNAL AUDITOR. The Internal Auditor will review, evaluate and contribute to the improved effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes and perform audit assignments as directed by the supervisor The minimum education level required to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | UEGCL seeks to fill the following vacant position: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. The electrical engineer will ensure that the Electrical elements in the power plant run smoothly to generate power. He checks electrical machines and machine components, tests their efficiency and makes repairs wherever necessary and …

Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI |  The attempted murder case filed against city socialite Brian Kirumira aka  Bryan White is headed for an out-of-court settlement, court heard on Monday. The development was communicated by prosecution’s Happiness Ainebyona to Makindye Court Chief Magistrate Elias Kakooza. Ayinebyona told court that the investigating officer in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda will join the rest of the world in celebrating the International Women’s Day on March 8, with the focus this year being on empowering rural women and girls as they are seen as the country’s engine to spur overall socio-economic and inclusive development. …