Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded a Chinese National for murder. Dai Jie was on Thursday remanded by Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi who didn’t read the charges against him because of the language barrier. Dai Jie was brought to court by a …
Read More »Tayebwa asks minister to resolve Intern Doctors crisis
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has demanded an explanation for the delayed deployment of intern doctors. Tayebwa said some of the interns have complained to him that they were asked to sit home for another year, pending their deployment to various health facilities. “This issue …
Read More »South Africa condemns assassination of Hamas leader
JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | The South African government on Thursday condemned the “targeted assassination” of Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas. In a statement issued by South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation, the government expressed its “heartfelt condolences” to the Haniyeh family and the leadership and people …
Read More »IOC on the back foot after ‘man’ fights woman in Olympics boxing
Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | International Boxing Association (IBA) and the International Olympics Committee have jumped into the ring at the ongoing France 2024 Olympics. The International Boxing Association (IBA), that is not recognised by the IOC, have questioned the decision to allow boxers Lin Yu-ting and Imane Khelif …
Read More »Smart ports help China consolidate its booming foreign trade
TIANJIN | Xinhua | Automated container cranes and driverless transport vehicles are busy unloading and carrying containers at Tianjin Port in Tianjin Municipality, north China. Smart port construction, which incorporates technologies such as 5G, AI, autonomous driving, and cloud computing, has completely transformed Tianjin Port. The port now stands …
Read More »CORRUPTION IN UGANDA: A catalyst for increased national debt
The 2023 Auditor General’s Report revealed that over 10,000 government workers were illegally on the payroll. COMMENT | CATHERENE NAKAWEESA | Corruption is a major obstacle to Uganda’s development, impacting governance, economic stability, and the social structure. A severe consequence of widespread corruption is the rise in national debt. Corruption …
Read More »UGANDA: Sh100 million for Olympics gold, silver sh50 million
Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Just hours before the athletics programme starts at the Paris Olympic Games, Uganda’s stars have got a huge psychological boost that should turn them into instant millionaires. Minister of State for Sports Peter Ogwang today announced hefty cash prizes for medal winners when he …
Read More »Uganda’s first e-Mobility Expo set for August 16 at Kiira Motors
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s first e-Mobility Expo and Kiira Vehicle Plant (KVP) Open House is set for Friday 16th August 2024 at the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja. Held under the theme “The Future is Green; The Future is Now”, the first-of-its-kind event organised by Kiira Motors Corporation …
Read More »Govt eyes Sh300 billion revenue as Uganda National Lottery is launched
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has hailed Uganda National Lottery as a constructive and responsible means of giving back to the community, as it benefits citizens, across all social classes. Prime Minister of Uganda Robinah Nabbanja, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, Security Minister Jim Muhwezi together with Deputy Speaker of Parliament …
Read More »10 African nations with important maths and science innovations
African scientists have achieved global success in science and mathematics by overcoming traditional challenges and bridging longstanding gaps. Here’s a list of some 10 African countries where scientists and mathematicians have created innovations that have had a global impact. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African scientists have a rich …
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