KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has called for investigations into the chaos at Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court, where scores were injured following a major scuffle that preceded the hearing of the case in which opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and two others are accused …
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ARUA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of people walked through the streets of Arua City to create awareness on the need to end Fistula and appeal for the establishment of a Rehabilitation centre in the region. Obstetric fistula is a medical condition in which a hole develops in the …
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | The solar flare of the highest class was registered in the Sun on Sunday, the Institute of Applied Geophysics told TASS. “The X1.1 flare with the duration of seventeen minutes was registered on May 25 at 04:52 a.m. Moscow time (01:52 a.m. GMT) in the …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan manufacturers are calling for reforms in the tax dispute resolution frameworks to make processes faster. Under the current systems, they say, affected parties have to take long periods characterized by uncertainties that in the end affect the business operations. The Uganda Manufacturers Association …
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LIRA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Lira City-based journalist Bismark Isaac Olang has won a case against former Lira Municipal Mayor Mike Ogwang Olwa Veve. The High Court of Uganda at Lira, presided over by Justice Duncan Gaswaga ruled in favor of Olang, awarding him 10 million Shillings in compensation …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 1.7 million coffee farmers have so far been registered in the National data warehouse, as the country approaches the December 31st deadline to comply with the European Union’s deforestation-free commodities regulations. In October, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, and …
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ROME, ITALY | Xinhua | The fifth round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States concluded Friday in Rome with “some but not conclusive progress,” said Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi. “We hope to clarify the remaining issues in the coming days, to …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Africa-Uganda (BOAUG) has unveiled its new digital campaign, “Appsolutely Eassy,” aimed at transforming how Ugandans access financial services. Launched on May 22 at its headquarters in Kampala, the campaign introduces a seamless, fully remote account opening process through the BOA Wallet App, …
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NTUNGAMO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | At the just-concluded Africa Business and Investment Forum, held at the Inspire Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo, Uganda Baati Limited showcased its commitment to fast-tracking Uganda’s industrialization through the deployment of its transformative Building Systems solutions: SAFBUILD, SAFCOOL, and SAFSOLAR. As Uganda navigates its …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Kansai Plascon, one of Uganda’s leading paint manufacturers, hosted its much- anticipated 2025 Partners’ Gala at the Kampala Serena Hotel Helipad, celebrating key stakeholders under the theme “Celebrating Loyalty, Building Sustainability.” The glamorous evening brought together top distributors, partners, and industry players in recognition …
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