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MOTORING: Hands-free phone use while driving

How safe is that? Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING GURU | Under the Traffic and Road Safety (Restriction of Use of Mobile Telephones) Regulations, 2004, the use of mobile telephone while driving is restricted and punishable by law in Uganda. Under the regulation, a person shall not—(a) while driving a motor vehicle, use …

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The plight of a woman

The tale of a Zombo and memories of Mahatma Gandhi’s words on the evil of man Kampala, Uganda | ALLAN KINANI | The scorching sun shot through the trees that were shading us, as the clock ticked noon. A gush of fresh, replenishing breeze swayed across, sweeping the dry leaves under …

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ARTS: Mistress of sculpture celebrates 25 years

Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Renowned Ugandan sculptor, Dr. Lillian Mary Nabulime of Makerere School of Fine Art, is celebrating 25 years of art making with an amazing display at Afriart on 7th gallery located in Industrial Area, Seventh Street, on the The Studios Building. The exhibition features highlights of …

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Ecobank gets US$200million boost

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Small and medium enterprises banking with the Togo-based Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), have a chance to borrow part of $200 million, FMO, the Dutch development bank, has made available for SME growth across the continent. Ecobank Group CEO, Ade Ayeyemi, said new transaction …

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Fish maw wars

Ugandan traders battle Chinese, Indians, over lucrative business Kampala, Uganda | ANDREW S. KAGGWA | A row has developed between the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) and fish exporters on one side and fish traders on the other over the sale of fish maws. Siraje Walusimbi, an executive …

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aYo Uganda micro insurance hits 500,000 customers

kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Over 500,000 customers have signed up for MyHospital and MyLife micro-insurance covers offered by aYo Uganda Limited since opening shop in Uganda in Sept. 2016. This was confirmed by the firm’s Chief Executive Officer, Edwin Kwesiga. aYo Uganda is a subsidiary of aYo Holdings Limited, …

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The Ramaphosa moment

How many Messiahs can one country take? Kampala, Uganda | DAVID EVERATT | Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa – forgive me, President Ramaphosa – is self-evidently a private and reserved human being. Since his decision to contest the leadership of the African National Congress (ANC), he has been the subject of an endless …

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NSSF in corporate citizenship drive

Fund’s customer satisfaction rate has grown from 49% seven years ago to 92% as at the end of last December Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Once again, Uganda’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) held its Annual Customer Connect Week with a number of activities including financial literacy trainings, investments and …

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Whistle while you work

Researchers explain what makes employees happy  Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | What is the key to being happy? More specifically, what is the key to being happy at work? More money, more time off, family benefits? Researchers suggest that they may have found the answers. Unless you’ve been hiding under a …

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Districts with Elderly Grants see reduced poverty levels

Districts with Elderly grants see reduced poverty levels Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Districts that received grants from the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development have seen a drop in poverty levels, according to a recent analysis by Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). While poverty levels in districts have …

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