The value of the illicit beer trade in Uganda is estimated at US$1bn | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Limited executives want the government to put in place policies and regulations that support and protect the beer industry against unfair competition and tax laws. While making a presentation on ‘how …
Read More »Afro-Caribbean trade could increase by $1bn in five years
Policymakers admit that historical ties between Africa and the Caribbean have been neglected in the commercial sphere, but a major forum in Barbados charted a new economic path | OMAR BEN YEDDER | As delegates approached the inaugural AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) from September 1-3, the question on …
Read More »48 suspected criminals rounded up in Lira city
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A security crackdown in Lira city has led to the arrest of 48 suspected criminals. The suspects include 22 females and 26 males who were found in possession of opium and other banned substances. The suspects were picked up from Spice Club near the tipper …
Read More »Six granted bail on charges of defrauding Tropical Bank UGX 2 Billion
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption court in Kampala has granted bail to six people accused of conspiring to defraud Tropical Bank limited more than 2.1 billion shillings. Those granted bail include; Hajjara Nansubuga, Faridah Nasiiwa and Deborah Acen, all bankers from Tropical Bank Limited. The others are; Paul …
Read More »Angry pupils in Gulu lock up headteacher’s office over exams
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pupils of Kitino Tima Primary School in Omel sub county, Gulu district have chased their school head teacher and locked her office over allegations of failing to deliver exams. Mary Filder Lakaraber was reportedly pulled out of her office on Tuesday afternoon by more …
Read More »WHO warns future waves of COVID-19 infection as deaths drop
Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that future coronavirus waves are expected and that governments across the world need to remain vigilant and ready to respond to any threat that may emerge. “We have never been in a better position to end the pandemic,” …
Read More »Driver, conductor linked to taxi robberies arrested
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two suspected members of “Nwezamu” criminal gang that is behind taxi robberies along the Northern bypass have finally been arrested after a two-month’s hunt. The suspects are Shafick Kasita, the driver of omnibus taxi registration number UBA 913F and his conductor Ismah Mulindwa, whose criminal …
Read More »MTN’s Business Intelligence manager advises youth to startup businesses focused on niche markets to excel
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local startups need to focus on niche markets that they can tap into to excel for better survival and longevity of their businesses, according to Mackinon Kabarole, Senior Manager, Business Intelligence at MTN Uganda. Mackinon, who spoke to the youth undergoing MTN Youth Skilling Program …
Read More »Parents in Lira protest fees increment
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parents in Lira city have vowed not to pay the additional tuition fees, saying that schools did not consult them on the proposed increment. At VH Public Primary School in Lira city, the management increased the fees structure with variations depending on the class. Primary …
Read More »U.S. added to WHO list of countries with circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus
Los Angeles, U.S. | Xinhua | The United States now joins a list of about 30 other countries with circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) identified by the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Tuesday. The polioviruses found in New York, both from the …
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