Thursday , November 14 2024

The Independent

Six dead in royal convoy accident

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Six individuals lost their lives and eight sustained injuries when a Super Custom registration number UAZ 742U in the convoy of Kyabazinga,, HRH Gabula Nadiope IV, lost control and collided with spectators along the Jinja-Kamuli highway. The incident occurred Saturday in Nawantumbe trading center …

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Chinese national reports sh700million robbery in Kololo

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Another case of robbery involving a Chinese national has occurred in Kampala, resulting in a reported loss of $190,000, equivalent to sh718 million. He Wei told police he is the latest victim of a motorcycle robbery gang on Ssezibwa road in Kololo, Central Division, …

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Uganda says on track to produce nuclear energy by 2031

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Energy and Mineral Development Minister Ruth Nankabirwa, has revealed the Uganda is set to generate at least 1,000 megawatts of nuclear energy come 2031. Experts say Uganda has a nuclear potential of up to 24,000 megawatts. “We are looking at 50 percent renewable energy …

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SpaceX’s Starship explodes in second test flight

Los Angeles, US | Xinhua | SpaceX’s giant new rocket Starship on Saturday blasted off on its second test flight, but exploded minutes after launch. Starship successfully lifted off under the power of all 33 Raptor engines on the Super Heavy Booster at about 7:04 a.m. Central Time (1304 GMT) from …

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Airtel Uganda, Itel unveil A70 smartphone

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Airtel Uganda has together with  Itel unveiled the revolutionary Itel A70 at Sheraton Four Points in Kampala this week. This strategic partnership seeks to redefine smartphone accessibility, offering affordable yet feature-rich mobile technology to empower Ugandans. According to officials, there is a surge in smartphone …

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African banks take over after international lenders exit

 Local financial companies are capitalising on the opportunities left by international banks exiting Africa yet continue to struggle with the gap between perceived and actual risks in the market. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |  In early 2022, UK-headquartered Standard Chartered Bank announced it was exiting five African countries and …

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Acholi MPs propose Govt takeover of traditional schools

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament from the Acholi sub-region have proposed that the government either take control of all grant-aided schools or implement stringent regulations as a crucial step in restructuring the education system. The proposals were delivered during a meeting at Nakawa, with the Education …

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M23 warns against deployment of SADC troops in North Kivu

  North Kivu, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The deployment of Southern Africa Development Cooperation (SADC) troops in North Kivu province will make the Democratic Republic of Congo government understand that it is a wrong move, Bertrand Bisimwa, the president of the March 23 Movement has warned. The DR Congo government …

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PHOTOGRAPHS: Busoga celebrates royal wedding

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Royal Highness Gabula Nadiope IV, was united in holy matrimony with  Jovia Mutesi, Saturday afternoon at Christ’s Cathedral, Bugembe, in Jinja City.  Vows were exchanged at approximately 1:40 pm, with the crowd standing as witnesses to the royal wedding, expressing …

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Over sh160 billion lost in incentives – URA Report

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has disclosed a shortfall of over sh160 billion in corporate income taxes. This shortfall is attributed to the various tax incentives issued by the government to investors with the aim of stimulating investment. This revelation stemmed from collaborative research conducted …

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