KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | As climate change intensifies, triggering record-breaking temperatures and longer heatwaves across the globe, a natural and often overlooked human function is being pushed to its limits: sweating. Sweating, the body’s primary cooling mechanism, now plays an increasingly critical role in how we adapt to …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Central Bank governors from the East African Community (EAC) have approved the regional cross border payments system master plan. The EAC Cross-Border Payment System Masterplan, sets out strategic initiatives for payment systems modernisation and integration in the region. The adoption of the Master …

Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Agago district leaders officially received a brand-new Type B ambulance on Tuesday, aimed at enhancing emergency medical services in the region. The ambulance is part of a batch of 116 ambulances flagged off by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja in September 2023 under the National Ambulance …

NEW DELHI, INDIA | Xinhua | People living close to border areas and the Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan Sunday woke up to a calm morning as guns have fallen silent four days after an incessant military conflict. The uneasy calm has brought relief to people in …

VATICAN, ROME | TASS | Pope Leo XIV dedicated his first Regina Caeli prayer to peace, recalling the end of World War II 80 years ago and calling for a settlement in Ukraine, the Middle East and de-escalation of the situation between India and Pakistan. “The tragedy of World War …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is scheduled to conduct the first-ever national census in the Aquaculture subsector, Lawrence Kimbowa, the Senior Public Relations Officer at UBOS, states that, together with the teams from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), …

ZOMBO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Unidentified people have killed a prominent elder, Nason Ocokuru, 50, who doubled as an executive member of the LCI in Coramara Cell, Paidha town council, Zombo district. Ocokuru’s body was discovered in a pool of blood near Zingili stream in Macwere cell, Omua Ward, …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Manchester City’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League suffered a surprise setback on Saturday when Pep Guardiola’s side was held to a 0-0 draw away to Southampton. City had Erling Haaland available again, but the Norwegian’s presence couldn’t help his side break down …

BERLIN, GERMANY | Xinhua | Bayern Munich sealed its Bundesliga title celebrations with a 2-0 home win over Borussia Monchengladbach in the 33rd round match on an emotional night that marked Thomas Muller’s final game in red on Saturday. All eyes were on Muller as he led the team out …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda is undertaking a significant nationwide network upgrade initiative aimed at substantially improving the reliability and speed of its voice, data, and mobile money services. This ambitious project seeks to deliver a more seamless and enhanced digital experience for its over 22 million …