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    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Health of Uganda today received a donation of IT equipment valued at €62,000 to bolster its disease surveillance capabilities. This initiative was coordinated by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and funded through the European Union (EU) and the …

Remittances sent back to Africa are a considerable growth pillar for the continent and are currently nearly double the total value of aid. The top 10 countries listed here each have remittance inflows of more than US$1 billion. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s growing diaspora community is increasingly …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  MTN Uganda’s corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has facilitated the graduation of 156 youths from its prestigious Computer Applications User Occupation and vocational and business skills programs as it continues with its journey to enhance diversity, equity and inclusiveness in the communities. The  …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union-EU has reiterated its demand for standards in the imports from Uganda and other countries because the authorities must ensure the safety of the public. Amidst this vow, however, the EU says it will continue working with the Ugandan authorities and the private …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), has revealed that only people with smartphones and mobile money numbers registered in their names will be recruited to enumerate in the national population census. Uganda is set to carry out its 6th national population census on the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Microsoft has denied claims by US regulators that it went back on its word by cutting jobs after it purchased Activision Blizzard – the biggest gaming deal in history, BBC reported on Feb.8 Microsoft Gaming announced 1,900 job cuts in January, three months after the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | To mark International Day for Women and Girls in Science, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) celebrates the achievements of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) by recognising leading women taking part in its Women in the Leadership program, it said in a news …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As part of its commitment to bolster small and medium enterprises, Diamond Trust Bank inaugurated its 37th branch at Sino Uganda Industrial Park today (Feb. 13). Executives highlighted that this strategic move aims to bolster local manufacturing for import substitution and stimulate regional exports. …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Top security personnel in Amuru District have been reassigned amidst the controversy surrounding the mysterious death of former acting Amuru Veterinary Officer, Samuel Ochora. The reshuffle comes more than two weeks after Ochora’s death was announced by Amuru security officials during a purported crackdown …

Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 10 civil servants from Serere District Local Government are in the verge of losing their jobs after allegedly absconding from duty for several months. The affected officers include the agricultural engineer, parish chiefs and the district commercial officer who recently returned from a …