JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country’s 2024 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially announced on Sunday evening. The main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), came second with 87 …
Read More »Museveni joins pilgrims for Martyrs Day in Namugongo
Namugongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This year’s Martyr’s day celebration has had a special pomp with exceedingly more people from all walks of life flocking the Catholic shrines. By 6:00 a.m, all spaces inside the shrines were full, yet more pilgrims continued to arrive, forming long queues at every …
Read More »Makerere awaits University Council decision on appointment of Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Finance
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was a sense of relief among Makerere University staff in the past week as they prepared to welcome a new Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration after seven-year wait. The University Senate has recommended three candidates to the University Council for approval. …
Read More »China’s Chang’e-6 lands on moon’s far side to collect samples
This image taken from video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 2, 2024 shows the lander-ascender combination of Chang’e-6 probe before landing on the far side of the moon. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang) BEIJING | Xinhua | China’s Chang’e-6 touched down on the far side of the …
Read More »Russia’s Progress MS-27 cargo spacecraft docks at ISS
MOSCOW | Xinhua | Russia’s Progress MS-27 cargo spacecraft has docked with the International Space Station (ISS) after a two-day flight, said the country’s state space corporation Roscosmos on Saturday. The spacecraft, launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan, on Thursday, has docked with the …
Read More »All set for celebrations to mark Kwar Adhola Silver Jubilee Coronation anniversary
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Usher Wilson Owere, former Chairman General of the National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU), was on Friday sworn in as 3rd Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for coordination of the Jopadhola in the Diaspora (Entebbe, Wakiso, Kampala and Mukono) at a special Tieng Adhola Cultural …
Read More »MTN Uganda expands digital skills training with graduation of 112 youths
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda’s corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has overseen the graduation of 112 youths in Computer Applications User Occupation, as it continues to expand digital skills among young people across the country. The third cohort of trainees under the MTN Girls in Tech …
Read More »Coalition Gov set as ANC stuck at 40% in SA election with 99% of votes counted
JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured about 40 percent of votes with over 99 percent of ballot counting completed in the country’s general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) results showed on Saturday. Millions of people went to the polls on Wednesday in …
Read More »Roofings takes lead in planting trees at Kampala Industrial Business Park
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roofings Group is championing the planting of two million trees in Kampala Industrial Business Park, Namanve. The Chairman, of Roofings Group, Sikander Lalani said May 31, “Roofings took a bold step to set up in the park 20 years ago. As we launch tree …
Read More »Acibadem Healthcare Group expands global reach, establishes presence in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Acibadem Healthcare Group, a leading Turkish medical entity, on May 29th, inaugurated its first information office in Kampala, marking a significant milestone in the region’s healthcare landscape. This strategic move aims to leverage advanced medical technology and provide Ugandans with state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. …
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