Amid a broader slowdown in funding for African tech startups, some investors continue to place strong bets on the continent’s innovation potential. Defying the overall trend, these top 10 investors have remained steadfast in supporting African tech in 2024, fueling growth and driving transformation across various sectors. SPECIAL REPORT | …
Read More »COMMENT: Death, the faithful porter
Fear not death, this fleeting guest Death is but a porter sent, With no power of its own, A servant on assignment bent, Where the Almighty’s will is shown. It waits for none, yet tarries still, Bound by the Master’s holy will. It bears no strength to act …
Read More »Ona, in our hearts, your name will stay
Eulogy for Onapito Ekomoloit (Ona) From Asalatap’s plains, where dawn breaks bright, You rose with wisdom, a guiding light. St Peter’s halls still sing your name, In every corner, you staked your claim. Through Makerere’s gates, with knowledge keen, You walked with purpose, a vision seen. With pen and voice, …
Read More »Ssemakadde’s rhetoric suited for activism, not law society
Will Ssemakade, then, take a page from Bobi Wine’s book and reshape his image? Only time will tell COMMENT | ALI SSEKATAWA | In 2016, I led a group of young lawyers in a movement we called the “Nakivubo Declaration.” It was a direct encounter to what we termed the “Kampala …
Read More »TRIBUTE: Onapito was a walking embodiment of charm and charisma
TRIBUTE | HARRY SAGARA | Oh, Ona… where do I even begin? The world of journalism has lost a true giant, and as I sit here reflecting on your legacy, I can’t help but chuckle through my tears. Ona was more than just a colleague; he was a mentor, a …
Read More »Self-Exclusion in Uganda: A Path to Responsible Gambling
A responsible approach to gambling is highly promoted across all continents, including Africa. Uganda is a relatively young market that is just beginning to boom, so appropriate actions to control the sector are necessary. The iGaming industry is legal and regulated in the country, but it still lacks user awareness …
Read More »Responsible Betting in Uganda: The Best GamStop Alternatives
The global digital revolution couldn’t get around Africa, and Uganda is one of the best-developed countries on the continent. The rise in online betting has made this risky entertainment more accessible than ever, so locals are increasingly excited. According to reports, 57% of Ugandan residents make sports predictions regularly. Unfortunately, …
Read More »BNI Uganda to Launch BNI Legacy Chapter: A New Era of Business Networking
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This October, BNI Uganda is gearing up to launch one of its newest and most dynamic chapters: BNI Legacy. As part of the world’s leading business networking and referral organisation, BNI Legacy consists of resilient and ambitious business owners who came together earlier this …
Read More »Overworked India
Death of 26 year old has sparked a broader conversation about the pressures faced by young professionals and the need for companies to place a higher priority on employees’ well-being COMMENT | SHASHI THAROOR | The tragic death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old employee at the accounting firm Ernst & …
Read More »Onapito Ekomoloit April 1966 – September 2024
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Press Secretary to the President Onapito Ekomoloit,58, is dead. Former Minister Mike Mukula made the announcement in the past one hour on X, saying Ona, as he was fondly called, passed on early today after a short illness. He was reportedly diagnosed with …
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