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Why he didn’t politics could be understood from the self-serving narratives of the protagonists COMMENT | ALERTO MINGARDI | Many political disputes in recent years have been framed as battles between economic rationality and eruptions of irrationality that we label populism. But cognitive psychologists and economists would point out that political …

Luka Kuol is Adjunct Professor, University of Juba and affiliated with the Abyei Community Action for Development and the Rift Vally Institute points out three things it must get right COMMENT | LUKA KUOL | South Sudan descended into violent conflict less than three years after independence. It signed its first …

  Contextualising the role of local community foundations in evolving international development paradigms COMMENT | HASHIM WASSWA MULANGWA | Localisation has recently become a topical issue in international development debates, and in a recent speaking engagement on international philanthropy and its intersection with local community foundations, I had the opportunity to …

This man is helping African millennials rediscover the groove ART | OWEN KONZOLO |  “One of the beautiful aspects of vinyl is its ability to preserve cultural heritage. In Africa, vinyl has become more than just a medium for music; it has transformed into a cultural artefact,” proclaims James ‘Jimmy’ Rugami, …

Olufunke Esekhalu’s art encourages people to rethink about their relationship with waste and have conversations about sustainability ART | HUMPHREY NJOKU | The TOPAS hub In the bustling neighbourhood of Surulere in Lagos is one of a wave of tech hubs opening across Africa and the energy and bustle in the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr Dennis Ssempebwa, one of the members of the gospel rap group, Limit X, as well as a leadership trainer, author, educator, pastor and thought leader officially launched his 17th and latest book titled ‘Black Like Me?’ on Thursday 17th August at MoTIV. The launch …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu has appointed Kate Kiiza to replace William Ssekabembe who retires at the end of this month. A notice by the Board of Directors informed shareholders about the new development through the Uganda Securities Exchange. Kiiza has been working at the bank as chief financial …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Clay products producer, Uganda Clays Ltd, has issued a half-year profit warning for the period ending June 30, 2023, attributed to machinery breakdowns. The company informed its investors that it is expected to register a loss during the period. “The Board of Directors of Uganda …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Writivism Literary Initiative announced the relaunch and return of the Poetry in Translation Prize to mark ten years of existence. The Writivism Literary Initiative is a Pan-African program that awards emerging writing. Last week marked ten years since the first literary festival was held …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa challenged engineers to put innovation at the centre of their work. He said innovation will help the African Continent to find homegrown solutions to its challenges, especially in the road and construction sector. Speaking at the 2023 National …