Savers set to earn double-digit return on their contributions for the last financial year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) saw its earnings rise by 15% to Shs 2.53 trillion for the financial year ending June 30, 2024, driven by gains across its investment portfolio, …
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Thousands of land and environmental activists killed since 2012 including five in Uganda ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Nearly 200 land and environmental defenders were killed last year while working to protect their homes, communities, and the planet, according to a new report released on Sept.10 by Global Witness and its …
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New World Meteorological Organisation report points at Uganda AirQo network ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Meteorological Organization intends to It intends to sources to improve understanding and management of air quality by supporting the effective use of LCS networks alongside other data sources. This was revealed in a June …
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There was no cross-associations between well-being and their social media usage among boys Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Girls who use social media for an hour or more on a school day have been found to have lower levels of well-being than those who use less, according to the latest …
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However, Auditor-General John Muwanga report faults the taxman for failing to collect taxes from gold exports Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s gold exports have seen a dramatic rebound, hitting US$2.3 billion last year following the government’s decision to lower export taxes, a move aimed at revitalizing trade that had …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa tasked the Ministry of Works and Transport to present a comprehensive report on the state of national road networks within 14 days to enable the House to debate it and make necessary approvals to fix existing gaps. It follows …
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Lists what Uganda top business executives fear more than theft, fraud, corruption COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | A cyber-attack event is the top-most business risk for Ugandan business executives this year, according to a new survey published on Jan.23 by Allianz Group’s corporate insurer affiliate, Allianz Commercial. Cyber-attacks which include …
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Commuter towns on the outskirts of the city are gaining traction, as more people opt for a quieter, calmer, and more suburban living Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rental rates in Kampala have increased by up to 12% across various property segments, reflecting increased demand attributed to improved economic activities, …
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New Oxfam report says they exploit the poor Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Oxfam; the global anti-poverty NGO, has once again released a report on trends of wealth accumulation among the rich and poverty deepening among the poor. While the anger directed at the rich individuals and corporations is the …
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Why Uganda was not on the list for worst roads COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report on the state of roads attributed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently left Ugandans agitated for a surprising reason; that their country was not named among the top 10 with …
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