Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s economic indicators spell better conditions for the private sector and business compared to other countries in the region, according to an expert study, the Africa Trade Barometer (ATB). Uganda’s overall macroeconomic conditions are “average with a slight positive outlook relative to the other countries …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The football fraternity is mourning Darius Mugoye, the Second Vice President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). A vigil was held at FUFA House on Tuesday, with Speaker Anitah Among and Vipers President Lawrence Mulindwa among the mourners. “We are saddened by …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |   The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has criticized President, Yoweri Museveni’s intervention in the Balaalo (pastoralists) issue in Northern Uganda, stating that it’s more about politics than finding a solution to the problem. Sadam Gayira, the acting PPP chairperson wants the president to address the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has unveiled a new campaign, dubbed the “Unstoppable Network” following its consistent recognition as the Best Mobile Network, with the fastest network and widest coverage in Uganda. This campaign also casts a light on the strong network of its ever-growing base of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | UAP Old Mutual Insurance Uganda Limited has committed to respecting environmental social and governance values as cornerstones for its business growth and sustainability. This comes a week after the insurer bagged two accolades at the 13 Financial Reporting Awards (FiRe awards). The two awards are; …

Seongnam, South Korea | PRNewswire | Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC has visited SK bioscience headquarters in South Korea  to discuss collaboration with the Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM). SK bioscience, is an innovative vaccine and biotech company committed to promoting human health from prevention to cure. Dr. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Experts in the renewable energy sub-sector have called for free progress towards a clean energy society instead of forcing the transition. They advise that the energy sector specifically renewable energy is organic and that Uganda, as a renewable energy market will keep growing as …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Nile Breweries has launched a Shs4bn state-of-the-art barley cleaning and drying plant in Cheminy, Kween District, it said in a press release dated Nov.7. The state-of-the-art plant, strategically located in the heart of Sebei region, will play a pivotal role in advancing the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Office of the Leader of Opposition in Parliament – LOP has commenced a parallel investigation to trace the whereabouts of the 18 supporters of the National Unity Platform-NUP said to have been abducted by security personnel before, during, and after the 2021 general …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  With only six days left until the deactivation deadline for non-regularized SIM cards, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and telecom companies are making a final push to remind cardholders to act fast to avoid potential disconnection. This urgent appeal comes just one week before …