Namayingo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Lolwe and Sigulu islands in Namayingo want the UPDF leadership to disband the Fisheries Protection Unit-FPU for alleged gross human rights violations. This came up during a public meeting alias Baraza organised by the Chief of Staff of Land Forces Maj. Gen. Leopold …
Read More »Covid-19 pushes African airlines to the brink
Covid-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on Africa’s airlines, but some analysts suggest that a more streamlined industry offering better services could emerge | CHARLIE MITCHELL | After gaining independence, the old saying went, African countries first needed a currency, then an anthem, then an airline. Currently, airlines – …
Read More »Absa regional operations tops retail banking in Africa
ABSA wins big at 2020 Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The role of Absa Group Limited’s Regional Operations (ARO) in using technology and coming up with strategic responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, have earned them a top Global Retail Banking Innovation Award. Absa Group …
Read More »Transport fares hiked as Christmas draws close
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Transport fares to all upcountry destinations have increased as the festive season draws close. In most of the bus terminals and taxi parks visited by our reporters, the transport fares have almost doubled to what was being charged prior to the festive season. On the …
Read More »New Uganda Airlines plane takes off from France
📌Arrives 🇺🇬 10.30am #Airbus #A330neo 💰unbeatable economics 🌍excellent range versatility 💺superior comfort Toulouse, France | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | A new Uganda Airlines plane, an Airbus A330neo, has just taken off on an 11-hour journey from Southern France, heading to Entebbe Airport. The A330neo is the latest version of the most …
Read More »Dozens turned away from Entebbe airport over the weekend
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Close to 50 people who traveled to meet or see off travelers at Entebbe International Airport over the weekend were turned away. It followed a statement issued by Uganda Civil Aviation Authority-UCAA on Saturday indicating only three people including the air bound passenger will …
Read More »MV Kalangala increases trip ahead of festive season
Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MV Kalangala has added an extra trip because of the increased number of travelers to Ssese Islands as the festive season draws closer. On Sunday, the vessel changed its voyaging time from Lutoboka in Kalangala to Nakiwogo in Entebbe to allow for a third trip. …
Read More »Music promoters vow to defy police ban on christmas concerts
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Music promoters and concert organizers have defiantly responded to the ban released by police warning to arrest whoever is intending to participate in parties organized in the Christmas festive season and said they will continue with their programs and organize. On Thursday Police warned event’s …
Read More »Bukedi residents seek alternatives as gov’t ejects them from wetlands
Bukedi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents within the districts of Kibuku, Butebo, Pallisa and Butaleja have asked the government to find better alternatives for rice growers before pushing them out of the wetlands, which have been their main source of livelihood over the years. They argue that they do not …
Read More »Equity Uganda officially unveils a new brand identity
Equity will now present itself as a unified brand with a consolidated business model for its inclusive range of financial services. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Uganda, a wholly owned subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings has today unveiled a new identity in line with Equity Group Holdings’ ongoing …
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