Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda’s corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has facilitated the graduation of 156 youth 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. 123 youths, …

Isingiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government of Uganda and the World Food Program have launched the Self-Reliance Model that will kick start a journey of Refugee from dependence on food and cash support from donors to self-provision. The model launched today (Tuesday) in Oruchinga Refugee Settlement of Isingiro District …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the new entrance at Luwero Hospital has kicked off as administrators move to change the image of the facility. The facility was upgraded from Luwero Health Centre IV to Luwero Hospital in the 2019/20 financial year, as a strategy to improve health …

LUANDA | Xinhua | President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi has expressed his willingness to meet with his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, to address the ongoing instability in the eastern DRC. This statement came during Tshisekedi’s visit to Luanda, Angola’s capital, where he met with …

BEIJING | Xinhua | China has made notable achievements in improving its transport infrastructure network and transport services for the past year, the Ministry of Transport said on Wednesday. Fixed-asset investment in the country’s transport system totaled 3.9 trillion yuan (about 548.7 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, Li Xiaopeng, minister …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Medical Research Council of Uganda/ Uganda Virus Research Institute has secured state-of-the-art solar equipment valued at about 11.5 billion Shillings thanks to the Medical Research Council of the UK and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The equipment harvests solar energy during …

Do you employ a “no regrets” philosophy in life? If so, you might want to rethink your strategy. It might even be hampering your decision-making and overall life satisfaction. BOOK REVIEW | DANIEL H. PINK | In Daniel H. Pink’s latest best-selling book, `The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves …

Transfers are healthy for the good performance of the organization Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Brig James Kaija has been appointed the new Chief Staff Officer of Operation Wealth Creation. Brig Kaija, who has been serving as UPDF Defence Attaché to the United Kingdom, takes over office from Brig Akiiki …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has extended the dates for transition examinations which are organised to give a chance to candidates to sit for the examination under the old curriculum. The special examination was intended for learners impacted by the transition, encompassing those who …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Energy and Mineral Development Minister Ruth Nankabirwa has called on the oil and gas companies and training institutions to intensify the skilling of Ugandans especially small and medium enterprises ahead of the construction of the refinery. The minister says that the refinery project is nearing …