Kampala, Uganda | INDEPENDENT | The Police leadership has given the Police Air Wing green light to provide charter services as part of the non-tax revenue contribution to the force. The resolution stems from a proposal by the Undersecretary to the Police Policy and Advisory Committee to start charter services …
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Matt Kayemwants Africans to flaunt global domination in art, fashion, music Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Ugandan multi-talented artist Matt Kayem is never shy to court controversy with his subjects, technique, and medium; be it painting, ceramics, photography, graffiti or sculpture. So his followers expected nothing less from his …
Read More »The Roses edge She Cranes in Vitality Netball International Series opener
✅ Match 1 – England 50 Uganda 46 ➡ Match 2 – November 30, London ➡ Match 3 – December 2, London Liverpool, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | The Vitality Roses beat Uganda 50-46 to take the opening match of the Vitality Netball International Series as they played on …
Read More »Uganda to host first coffee, tourism symposium
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | In a bid to showcase opportunities, come December 6, Uganda will host the first Coffee and Tourism Symposium and Exposition at Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala. It is being organised by Coffee Tourism Uganda, in collaboration with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) under the Ministry of …
Read More »Survivor recounts terror of Uganda party boat disaster
Mutima, Uganda | Michael O’HAGAN – AFP | Before Alex Niyonzima was pitched into the lake waters, before other partygoers fell on top of him driving him deep below the surface, before drowning hands grabbed at his body, there had been a moment’s lull. Niyonzima hung from a table welded …
Read More »Cement prices plunge
New study shows the industry is expected to register growth in the next five years Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Buyers of cement have a reason to smile as cement prices fall citing oversupply. A 50kg bag of cement is now trading at Shs 28,000 compared with Shs 38,000 …
Read More »Boat accident: MV Kalangala on spotlight
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MV Kalangala, the marine vessel plying Nakiwogo in Entebbe to Lutoboka landing site in Kalangala island has triggered complaints in the recent months ranging from inefficiency, overloading and engine defaults from travelers. Last week, Ministry of Works and Transport issued new guidelines to Nation Oil …
Read More »CAA rejects proposal to relocate vendors to airfield
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Civil Aviation Authority-CAA has rejected proposals by Kitgum Municipal Council to relocate vendors from the central market to the aerodrome to pave way for the redevelopment of the market. The proposed reconstruction of the market will be financed by the African Development Bank (ADB) …
Read More »JOBS: Internal Auditor Uganda National Oil Company
JOB TITLE: Internal Auditor | Uganda National Oil Company REPORTS TO: Head of Internal Audit (HIA) JOB PURPOSE: Assist in the development of the annual audit plan, schedule and execute audit engagements and other tasks and complete special projects as may be assigned. Application procedure: Completed and signed Application Forms …
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JOB TITLE: Human Resource Officer | Uganda National Oil Company REPORTS TO: Manager, Human Resource Management JOB PURPOSE: Support the implementation of the Human Resource function including; recruitment, staff training and development, performance management and other related activities Application procedure: Completed and signed Application Forms together with certified copies of academic …
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