In Africa alone, Huawei has laid more than 250,000 kilometers of optical fibers, enabling 30 million households to access high-speed broadband Shenzhen, China | THE INDEPENDENT | Huawei has signed a global commitment to join the International Telecommunication Union’s Partner2Connect digital alliance, which will bring connectivity to about 120 …
Read More »NOV 25: Traffic jam, congestion expected as schools close early
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | All students, except the candidates in the middle of their UNEB exams, will return home today for holidays – two weeks earlier than scheduled. Government a fortnight ago decided to close schools earlier than expected, due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in …
Read More »Uganda finishes 23rd in International Pairs golf in Spain
Mijas, Spain | PHILLIP CORRY | Uganda finished 23rd out of 44 countries on their debut at the International Pairs World Golf Finals held in Spain from November 14-18 at the La Cala Hotel and Golf Resort. This year’s event, the 24th edition, was the largest World Finals in the history …
Read More »The road to Ronaldo’s World Cup record
🌟 World Cup 2022 ✳ RESULTS ⚽ Switzerland 1 Cameroon 0 ⚽ Portugal 3 Ghana 2 ⚽ Brazil 2 Serbia 0 ⚽ Uruguay 0 South Korea 0 ✳ TODAY ⚽ Wales vs Iran 1pm ⚽ Qatar vs Senegal 4pm (UBC TV) ⚽ Netherlands vs Ecuador 7pm ⚽ England vs USA …
Read More »Richarlison at the double as Brazil begin with a bang
🌟 World Cup 2022 ✳ RESULTS ⚽ Switzerland 1 Cameroon 0 ⚽ Portugal 3 Ghana 2 ⚽ Brazil 2 Serbia 0 ⚽ Uruguay 0 South Korea 0 ✳ TODAY ⚽ Wales vs Iran 1pm ⚽ Qatar vs Senegal 4pm (UBC TV) ⚽ Netherlands vs Ecuador 7pm ⚽ England vs USA …
Read More »Student pilot loses control of aircraft at Kimaka airstrip, veers into bush
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A small aircraft being operated by a student from the Jinja city-based Vine Air Flight Academy veered off the runway at Kimaka airstrip runway on Thursday afternoon and crashed about 20 meters away. The unnamed student was immediately rescued from the aircraft and taken …
Read More »Drug Authority unveils modern lab to test tablets, IV fluids
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will now be able to test a whole range of pharmaceutical drugs following the opening of a sh3-billion shillings modern National Drug Authority (NDA) microbiology laboratory at Mulago. Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng launched the Pharmaceutical Microbiology Laboratory on Wednesday and said …
Read More »Digital Impact Awards 2022: Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda scoops gold and silver accolades
Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited Recognised For Financial Digital Services’ Excellence & Technology Digital Services’ Excellence At The 2022 Digital Impact Awards Africa Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL) has attained recognition for Technology Services Digital Excellence – Gold accolade and Financial Services Digital …
Read More »Who is who in Ghana, Cameroon squads?
🌟 World Cup 2022 ✳ TODAY ⚽ Switzerland vs Cameroon 1pm (UBC TV) ⚽ Portugal vs Ghana 7pm (UBC TV) ⚽ Brazil vs Serbia 10pm ⚽ Uruguay vs South Korea 4pm Doha, Qatar | BIRD AGENCY | The focus today shifts to Group G and H, where Ghana’s Black Stars …
Read More »Panic as PPR disease hits goats in Wakiso
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is panic among farmers in Wakiso district following the outbreak of Peste pes petits Ruminants– PPR, a viral disease that has claimed hundreds of goats and left several others undergoing treatment. The disease is closely related to the rinderpest virus, according to Wakiso district veterinary officials. Dr. Andrew …
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