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UN releases $25 million to respond to flooding in Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia | Xinhua |  UN humanitarians said on Thursday that they released 25 million U.S. dollars to jumpstart relief from the once-in-a-century flooding in Somalia that has already affected nearly 1.2 million people. The United Nations and its partners estimate that 1.6 million people could be affected by flooding …

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Uganda, East Africa traders hopeful as global shocks ease

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s economic indicators spell better conditions for the private sector and business compared to other countries in the region, according to an expert study, the Africa Trade Barometer (ATB). Uganda’s overall macroeconomic conditions are “average with a slight positive outlook relative to the other countries …

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SADC leaders concerned as M23 attacks resurge in DRC

Luanda, Angola | Xinhua | During a summit meeting held Saturday in Luanda, the capital of Angola, heads of state from various Southern African countries expressed their concern about the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), saying the M23’s attacks are a “clear violation of …

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MultiChoice wins big at Promax Awards 2023, championing the fight against content piracy

Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice, Africa’s leading entertainment company, has been recognised as a leader in creativity and social responsibility at the prestigious Promax Awards 2023. Its pioneering campaign, “Piracy Untells Our Stories,” has received multiple awards across various categories, including Best Directing, Best Music Composition, Best …

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