Stanbic continues to support clients as the economy recovers Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda (SBU) has paid out a total of Sh110 billion to its shareholders for financial year 2019, continuing a long track record of returning consistently positive earnings despite prevailing challenges. At the peak of …
Read More »TANZANIA: President Samia Hassan Suluhu sworn in
Suluhu first woman President in traditional East Africa Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | As stipulated in the Tanzanian constitution, Vice President Samia Hassan Suluhu has today been sworn in as the country’s 6th President following the death of John Pombe Magufuli this week. She is the country’s first woman President. …
Read More »Namyalo Mayanja appointed Executive Director KCB Bank Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Agnes Namyalo Mayanja has been appointed Executive Director for KCB Bank Uganda Limited. As the Executive Director, she will deputize and support the Bank’s Managing Director in the overall strategy formulation and implementation of astute leadership and management in line with the Bank’s …
Read More »TANZANIA: Samia Hassan Suluhu to be sworn in 10am today
Suluhu will be first woman President in traditional East Africa Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | As stipulated in the Tanzanian constitution, Vice President Samia Hassan Suluhu will be sworn in as the country’s 6th President following the death of John Pombe Magufuli this week. She will become the country’s first …
Read More »Uganda Airlines’ financial performance revealed after a terrible year for aviation
AVIATION NEWS | Airspace Africa | A recent report by the Auditor General of Uganda highlighting the financial Performance of Public Corporations and State Enterprises has laid bare the devastating effects of the global pandemic on Africa’s aviation industry with the new National Airline and the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority in the …
Read More »Widow petitions High Court to order Kasango’s burial in Fort Portal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nice Bitarabeho Kasango, the widow of city lawyer Bob Kasango who died last month, has sued her mother in law for interfering in the burial arrangement of her deceased husband. Through her lawyers of Mujurizi, Arinaitwe and Byamukama Advocates, Bitarabeho wants the Family Division of …
Read More »US House passes bill to renew Violence Against Women Act
Washington, US | XINHUA | The U.S. House on Wednesday passed a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), legislation sponsored by President Joe Biden in the 1990s when he was a U.S. senator but lapsed in 2019 as its latest revision expired. Voting largely along party lines, …
Read More »S. African president sends condolences to Tanzania after Magufuli’s death
Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA | THE INDEPENDENT | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday sent condolences to the government and people of Tanzania after the passing of their leader John Magufuli. Magufuli passed away on Wednesday in a Dar es Salaam hospital at the age of 61. “South Africa is …
Read More »International Olympic Committee sets new strategic agenda
Olympic Agenda 2020+5 Solidarity
Sustainable development
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Economic and financial resilience Rome, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT & IOC MEDIA | The International Olympic Committee(IOC) has outlined a new strategic roadmap for the next five years that is aimed at galvanizing its activities worldwide in a post-COVID new normal. At …
Tanzania, Uganda and Africa mourns death of Magufuli
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | After weeks of speculation about the state of his health, the Tanzania government on Wednesday night announced the death of the country’s 5th President, Dr John Pombe Magufuli. Vice President President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who constitutionally is supposed to take over the reigns of …
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