New York, US | THE INDEPENDENT | Maternal health setbacks in many parts of the world have contributed to the worrying finding that a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth every two minutes, according to the latest estimates released in a report by United Nations (UN) agencies on Thursday. The …
Read More »MARCH 14: Date set for court ruling on petition in breach of Marriage Promise Case
Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kanungu District has set March 14, 2023, as the date for the ruling of a petition in which Fortunate Kyarikunda seeks to set aside a ruling that ordered her to compensate Richard Tumwiine after turning down a marriage promise. …
Read More »Now is the right time to teach children saving
COMMENT | JULIET BAGGYA NSIYONA | One of the communities known widely for the old age tradition of saving is India. Popularly known for encouraging the saving of chunks of their income rather than consuming it, this tradition is instilled right from birth, so, ideally each Indian child is aware …
Read More »IRON SHEETS: Karamoja elders demand Minister’s apology
Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Elders in Kotido district have demanded that the Minister in charge of Karamoja Affairs tender an apology over alleged theft of Karamoja relief items. Mary Gorreti Kitutu is under investigations for allegedly diverting iron sheets that were procured to support the vulnerable groups …
Read More »Lawyers brainstorm on technology courtesy of Innovation Village, Cosmonauts
Innovation Village, Cosmonauts host the Future Lawyers Week Africa to discuss the emerging technology trends shaping the legal landscape Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the legal industry continues to evolve, experts predict that emerging trends and technologies will transform the way legal services are delivered and accessed in the …
Read More »Kenya imports medical tech to transform cancer treatment
The non-intrusive machine can treat several cancerous and non-cancerous tumours, saving many patients the costs of travelling abroad to seek its services Nairobi, Kenya | BIRD AGENCY | In 2018, Edith Karaini’s husband visited the hospital for what he thought was a minor consultation. “He had been complaining of sharp …
Read More »Turkey eathquake: What if it was Uganda?
If buildings can collapse on their own in calm Kampala, what would happen if a 7.0+ earthquake visited Uganda? COMMENT | Samson Tinka | A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey’s southeast and neighboring Syria on February 6, killing more than 47,000 people and leaving more than a million people homeless along …
Read More »AMCUL, Fin-Tech hold stakeholders dialogue on progressive regulatory environment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL) in collaboration with other Fin-Tech Stakeholders recently held a dialogue on how to achieve a progressive regulatory environment that supports affordable digital financial inclusion for Uganda. The fin tech sector is regulated by the Bank of Uganda under …
Read More »Airtel Uganda successfully upgrades core network to 5G readiness
Successful tests on 12 towers done; now awaits Spectrum allocation from Regulator Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has announced that their Smartphone Network is now ready for the trailblazing 5G technology. The development was announced at their Clement Hill office by the Managing Director, Manoj Murali. 5G is …
Read More »How organizations can use HR function to enhance employee performance, business
COMMENT | TETTEH AYITEVIE | Human resources is no longer just a support system for your businesses and organisations. It is a key driver of growth and competitiveness. High performing organisations are profoundly aware of the critical role human resources plays in activating their overall success and continuously reimagine new …
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