Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank, in partnership with Pearl Marina Estates, hosted a vibrant Family Day on Oct.18 at the beautiful Pearl Marina development in Garuga, reaffirming their shared commitment to promoting community-centered living and accessible homeownership. The event brought together families, customers, and aspiring homeowners …
Read More »CCBU recognizes distributor excellence in celebration of customer service
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Official Coca-Cola Distributors (OCCDs) contribute more than 97% of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU)’s total volume, making them a vital part of the company’s network and success in ensuring that cold Coca-Cola soft drinks are available throughout Uganda. To commemorate this year’s Customer Service Week, …
Read More »Gaza’s mothers, doctors keep hope alive amid conflict, ruin
GAZA | Xinhua | At dawn, obstetrician-gynecologist Somaya Shomer walks briskly toward al-Awda field hospital in al-Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip. Balancing her duties as a physician and a mother of three, she helps women give birth amid war and devastation. “In my previous pregnancies, I enjoyed every stage,” …
Read More »NCBA Bank pledges continued support for CFO awards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering visionary financial leadership in Uganda, pledging ongoing support for the annual Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Awards and advancing the nation’s pursuit of sustainable growth and innovation. Speaking at the 2025 ACCA–Deloitte CFO Awards in Kampala, NCBA …
Read More »Torn between cheer and fear: War-weary Gazans wary of future
GAZA | Xinhua | When U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled his 20-point peace plan for Gaza on Sept. 29, I thought Hamas would reject it outright. The proposal excluded the Palestinian movement from governing Gaza and required it to disarm — conditions that seemed impossible for it to accept. Yet …
Read More »Cameroonian women rebuild livelihoods through empowerment projects in conflict zones
YAOUNDE, CAMEROON | Xinhua | In a quiet village in northern Cameroon, a group of women gather around baskets of sweet potatoes, peeling, drying, and grinding them into enriched baking flour. It is a rare scene in the country’s northern regions, where more than 80 percent of people depend on …
Read More »Ural trucks to be produced in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | TASS | A plant for the assembly of Russian Ural trucks will be built in Uganda, Russian Ambassador in Kampala Vladlen Semivolos told TASS, commenting on the results of the third meeting of the intergovernmental commission on economic and scientific-technical cooperation, which was held on October 7-8. …
Read More »U.S. gov’t shutdown could turn into a protracted standoff
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | As of Wednesday, the U.S. federal government shutdown has officially entered its third week. The White House managed, through a temporary reallocation of funds, to deliver paychecks to U.S. troops, while over 1 million federal employees remained furloughed or working without pay. Staff …
Read More »Uganda Cubs step up training ahead of FIFA U-17 World Cup
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Uganda Cubs have intensified the preparations for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025, set for November 3 to 27 in Qatar, as the team has entered the second phase of training. Uganda will be the only nation from the Council of East and Central …
Read More »Cranes shift focus to AFCON after failure to qualify for FIFA World Cup
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda coach Paul Put said he has shifted focus to preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after the Cranes missed out on qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Put told Xinhua that following the team’s elimination, his immediate priority is gearing …
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