COMMENT | Lydia Nabitosi Norah Tukashaba | In the fast-evolving world of Information Technology (IT), large-scale projects are known for delays and cost overruns. In fact, more than 80% of IT projects fail to meet deadlines, while costs often spiral out of control. Such projects, often complex and multi-layered, involve numerous stakeholders …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rukia Nakadama Isanga, the third deputy prime minister and minister without portfolio, has called on corporate companies in Uganda to step up their support for people with disabilities. She made this appeal on Sept.13 during a handover ceremony of wheelchairs for children with disabilities at …
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Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | MTN Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of MTN Uganda, has partnered with Tunaweza Foundation to launch an inclusive technology hub for persons living with different abilities. The hub, equipped with 10 computers, free internet connection for a year, and backup computer power valued at …
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The data doesn’t support the obsession with presidential prognostications that estimate the probability of winning an election COMMENT | JUSTIN GRIMMER | Even as Joe Biden’s presidential candidacy teetered and polls showed him clearly losing to Donald Trump, the election forecasting site 538 was still estimating that Biden was likeliest to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The body of Esther Mulelenge who went missing two years ago in Njeru Municipality has been found in a septic tank. Mulelenge was staying with her spouse Ronald Kirya in a house which the latter had been entrusted by Lydia Nandutu to keep as she …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), is ready to commence installation of digitalized number plates on private vehicles. ITMS is a Russian company procured by government to install number plates. The company started with government public vehicles and motorcycles. Fixing the plates on private vehicles …
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Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kyabazinga of Busoga, Gabula Nadiope IV has said that, unity and hardwork have been the foundation of his 10 year reign. The Kyabazinga was speaking at Bukungu Primary school, in Buyende district, where hundreds of his subjects joined him to celebrate 10 years on …
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Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda joined the Kingdom of Busoga on Friday in celebrating the 10th coronation anniversary of His Royal Highness, Kyabazinga William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV. This significant occasion marked a decade of visionary leadership, unwavering commitment, and remarkable contributions toward the social and economic well-being …
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London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | The North London derby pitting Tottenham Hotspur against Arsenal is typically one of the best fixtures on the Premier League calendar, with these two arch rivals almost always producing exciting, attacking encounters that live long in the memory. Match background. Spurs will host Arsenal at …
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Abuja, Nigeria | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines has commenced scheduled flights between Entebbe International Airport and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The inaugural flight landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Thursday 12th September 2024 and was received by officials from the Nigerian government led by Dr. Hassan Ejibunu, Director …
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