Airtel Money maintains “Big Cut” on transaction charges for sending money to other Networks in East Africa and the rest of the world by up to 95% Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL) has maintained a “big cut” on transaction charges for sending …
Read More »Africa’s hydropower to almost double by 2037 – IRENA
Hydropower projects in the pipeline will nearly double Africa’s installed capacity by 2037, as Africa looks to dams for green power, water supply and agriculture. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | BIRD AGENCY | Several African countries are ramping up the construction of new hydroelectric projects and expanding the capacity of …
Read More »Uganda, Kenya boost oil jetties
Facilities are meant to reduce transport costs of petroleum products Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Member States party to the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Agreement (NCTTA) have agreed to cooperate to promote the use of the Kawuku oil jetty in Uganda and the Kisumu oil jetty in …
Read More »PSFU Women’s Day Katale 2023 empowers women, girl entrepreneurs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) in partnership with Mastercard Foundation successfully hosted its second annual Women’s Day Katale at the UMA Multi-purpose Hall on March 10-11, 2023. The event was aimed at empowering, and recognizing the contribution and potential of women and …
Read More »Uganda’s Ministry of Health to deworm 22 million children
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health is to carry out a massive deworming campaign for children in the country to reduce cases of anemia in the country. Dr. Charles Olaro, the Director of curative services at the Ministry of Health said that in Uganda 53 percent …
Read More »With popular mandate, Xi Jinping spearheads new drive to modernize China
XI JINPING: The relay baton has been passed on to our generation Beijing, China | SPECIAL FEATURE – XINHUA | About five months after his election as general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Xi Jinping won his third term as Chinese president at the annual …
Read More »Teryet high altitude athletics track at same level as Mandela stadium Namboole
World Athletics certifies Teryet High Altitude Stadium Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teryet High Altitude Stadium in Kapchorwa has been certified as an official Olympics, World Championships, and World record qualification venue by World Athletics, the sport’s international regulatory body. That means runners do not have to go to …
Read More »Uganda Police gets new APCs, RCVs to manage ‘volatile areas’
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has received improved classified anti riots Control Vehicles (RCVs) for Public Order Management and Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) to address the emerging security challenges. The tactical armoured vehicles are to be used in volatile areas like like Karamoja and combat …
Read More »Airtel Uganda extends partnership with Buganda Kingdom
Partnership focuses on transforming activities in culture, sports, health, education, digital and financial inclusion Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has extended its partnership with Buganda Kingdom for another three years. The contract renewal was announced Thursday at Bulange in Mengo. Since 2014, Buganda Kingdom in collaboration with Airtel …
Read More »Arsenal knocked out
London, UK | ARSENAL.COM | Arsenal bowed out of the Europa League after losing a first-ever penalty shoot out at Emirates Stadium. Gabriel Martinelli saw his spot kick saved in the shoot out, allowing Nuno Santos to convert the winner, after a 1-1 draw on the night, and a 3-3 …
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