Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Finance Tuesday launched the Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) Strategy Handbook during the Annual Ambassador’s Conference currently underway in Gulu. The Handbook was officially launched by the PSST Ramathan Ggoobi in collaboration with Oryem Henry Okello, Minister of …
Read More »China concludes V-Day commemorations
Xi hails “unstoppable” national rejuvenation at V-Day commemorations BEIJING | Xinhua | The rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday as the country marked the 80th anniversary of the victory in its war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. …
Read More »Akena seeks 2nd Uganda Open title on Lugazi home course
How they finished last year 🔴 Uganda Golf ⛳ Open after 72 holes ✳ JR Akena 🇺🇬 73 73 71 70 | 287| +3 ✳ J Cwinyaai 🇺🇬 72 73 73 70 | 288 | +4 ✳ T. Okwong 🇺🇬 73 77 68 73 | 291| +7 ✳ Semakula 🇺🇬 78 71 75 73 | …
Read More »How China views 80th victory anniversary in WWII
BEIJING | Xinhua | When China marks the 80th anniversary of its victory in WWII on Wednesday, the gathering in Tian’anmen Square will not be about swagger, but a moment of reflection on the challenges facing the world today. The occasion is meant to commemorate the immense human cost of …
Read More »Summer 2025 confirmed as Britain’s warmest on record
LONDON | Xinhua | The summer of 2025 is officially confirmed as the warmest summer on record for Britain, according to provisional statistics from Britain’s Met Office released on Monday. From June 1 to Aug. 31, Britain’s mean temperature stood at 16.10 degrees Celsius, 1.51 degrees above the long-term meteorological …
Read More »William Fillet is new RUBiS Energy Uganda MD, aims to spearhead brand growth
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | RUBiS Energy Uganda has announced the appointment of William Fillet as its new Managing Director, ushering in an ambitious new phase for the company as it accelerates growth and innovation in Uganda’s energy sector. He succeeds Olivier Gatera, who will be leaving to undertake a …
Read More »PostBank’s ZeroFlex explosive uptake signals shift in Uganda’s Banking Culture
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In less than a year since its launch, PostBank Uganda’s ZeroFlex account has registered exponential growth of over 50 percent month-on-month, attracting thousands of first-time account holders. According to Adons Aryong, Head Data Analytics & Retail Products at PostBank Uganda, the most eye-catching statistic …
Read More »Uganda: IGAD’s firewall against future pandemics
Why bloc is banking on Uganda to build a health security buffer for the East and Horn of Africa region Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | On Aug.29, health officials and regional leaders from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) gathered in Kampala to mark a turning point in Africa’s fight …
Read More »Shanghai organization resolves to assume greater role in regional development, stability
TIANJIN | Xinhua | The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has drawn a development blueprint at its Tianjin Summit that concluded Monday, which will lead it to play a greater role in maintaining regional peace and stability, and in promoting shared prosperity. The summit saw the signing and adoption of …
Read More »China to use V-Day military parade as a call for world peace
BEIJING | Xinhua | The upcoming V-Day military parade in Beijing will be a significant occasion to demonstrate China’s determination, will and capacity to resolutely safeguard its national sovereignty, security and development interests, and to firmly uphold world peace. The parade on Sept. 3 will highlight the Chinese military’s recent …
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