ST. PETERSBURG | Xinhua |  The value of Russia’s gold reserves has exceeded 150 billion U.S. dollars for the first time in contemporary history, due to the rise in gold prices, RIA Novosti news agency reported on Thursday. The value of Russia’s gold investments in November increased by 2.2 percent, …

JERUSALEM | Xinhua |  Mohamed Ghraib, a Palestinian taxi driver, is waiting for his business at the Israeli side of the Qalandia checkpoint 15 km away from Jerusalem, but not much luck has come to him so far. “Before the Israel-Hamas conflict, at this time of the day and this …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Revenue Authority-URA is increasing its vigilance against foreign registered motor vehicles and those bearing Temporary Road Licenses that have expired. The tax body expects a sharp rise in such motor vehicles on the road as many foreign-based Ugandans return home for the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A hectic golf season comes to a close on Saturday as the Par 72 Kitante course hosts the Stanbic Bank Mug of Mugs. The grand finale has attracted close 200 golfers in what is expected to be a thriller for most club members. “It’s …

  Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  If Michael Monne playes with the consistency he has shown all year, he will win the MTN Grand Mug of Mugs at Entebbe on Saturday. He has played 11 rounds with his best 8 reading 569. “Well, I  am definitely excited and looking forward …

NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT |  Researchers in energy say the just-ended UN Climate Summit will be remembered as one of the most important moments in the UNI fight against Climate Change. They have indicated it was quite decisive because of the historical results with a wave of new deals …

    Pretoria, South Africa | ALL AFRICA.COM | The Zulu royal house is in disarray again after the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria found that President Cyril Ramaphosa failed to follow due process in his recognition of Misuzulu KaZwelithini as King, according to News24, writes Melody Chironda for …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Gulu University management has interdicted one of its senior lecturers over inconsistencies in his academic documents and personal information. Dr. Shadat Mutyaba Ssemakula Mohmeded, the Dean Faculty of Law was interdicted last week following investigationS conducted by the University’s top management. Dr. Shadat appeared …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Several non-compliant cattle owners in northern Uganda are relocating their animals to neighboring districts to evade eviction. The eviction is in line with Executive Order No. 3 of 2023 issued by President Yoweri that migrant cattle leave Northern Uganda for being indisciplined and leaving …

Despite many achievements, Uganda still faces daunting challenges, particularly with an installed generation capacity per capita of 40 MW per million people—one of the lowest in Sub-Saharan Africa. COMMENT | By DR HARRISON MUTIKANGA | The strides made in Uganda’s electricity subsector over the last two decades are commendable; witnessing a …