BEIJING | Xinhua | China’s private enterprises remained the leading category of foreign trade operators in the country for a sixth straight year, making notable achievements in foreign trade in 2024, according to the General Administration of Customs. These achievements include the number of private enterprises that conducted import-export activities …
Read More »What Sets Apart Bookies in Africa From Those Operating Elsewhere
Online bookmakers have become some of the most popular websites in many parts of the world. Once people realized the advantages of using such sites, they decided to focus on them instead of land-based operators. Although some sites are available in many countries, the truth is that they offer …
Read More »COMMENT: Rwanda has always called for a political solution for Eastern DRC
COMMENT | Stephanie Nyombayire | Unlike what the international community will have you believe, the idea that a political solution is necessary to solve the conflict in Eastern DRC is far from new. It is what Rwanda has been calling for, for YEARS. It is exactly what President Tshisekedi has openly …
Read More »Macron-Trump meeting highlights divide on Ukraine between Europe, U.S.
PARIS | Xinhua | French President Emmanuel Macron, following extensive discussions with European leaders over the past few days, met with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump in the White House on Monday in a bid to let the collective voice of Europe on the Ukraine crisis be heard. Despite …
Read More »Professor Nabudere Memorial Institute faces staff shortages amid growing demand
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Professor Dan Nabudere Memorial Institute in Buyobo Sub County in Sironko District, is facing challenges of insufficient staff, which has significantly affected its service delivery. The institution, which was founded in 2023 with a vision to address youth unemployment in the Bugisu region, was granted …
Read More »Museveni urges schools guide students towards science and technology Careers
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has urged academic institutions to guide students in making wise career choices by selecting science and technology-related subjects. He emphasized that learners must be equipped to adapt to the rapidly evolving global economy, which is largely driven by science and technology. …
Read More »‘World Bank suspension taught Uganda a lesson’
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Henry Musasizi, the State Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development says the country has now fully overcome the effects of the global and local shocks to the economy that happened over the last three to four years and is now on its desired …
Read More »Judge Douglas Singiza opts to delay his ruling in Eron Kiiza case to March 3
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General’s office has defended the nine-month jail term handed to lawyer Eron Kiiza by the General Court Martial, arguing that it was a lenient sentence. This comes as Kiiza’s legal team, led by Peter Mukidi Walubiri, pushes for his release, citing a …
Read More »UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for swift end to Russia-Ukraine conflict
UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution appealing for a swift end to the conflict and urging a lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine, as the world marked the third anniversary since the full escalation of the crisis. The resolution received 10 …
Read More »2024 REPORT: UDB approved 171 projects, set to create 17,832 jobs
UDB posts robust performance for 2024; hailed for supporting Bwera School of Nursing and Midwifery Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDB) has reported significant year-on-year growth for 2024, showcasing robust performance across key metrics, characterized by healthy asset quality and increased development impact throughout the country. …
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