DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA | Xinhua | The history of modern economic development reveals that industrialization is essential for achieving modernization. As partners in this regard, China and Africa possess complementary advantages and substantial potential for industrial cooperation. From infrastructure projects, industrial parks to talent grooming programs, China-Africa cooperation is …
Read More »Jinja SSS crowned winners of Sky View Boys’ Cricket Week champions
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja Senior Secondary School have been crowned as the Sky View Boys’ Cricket Week champions. They defeated Busoga College Mwiri on Saturday at the Jinja cricket oval. Jinja SSS excelled with a difference of 50 runs after beating Mwiri with 130/8 against 80/10. This marked …
Read More »‘Resettle Karuma power project affected persons’
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has advised the Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, Phiona Nyamutoro to consider requesting for a supplementary budget to resettle and compensate the Karuma Hydro power project affected persons (PAPs). The proposed budget for resettlement of 119 people displaced …
Read More »Private sector tasks gov’t to improve tax policies
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s private sector has blamed the poor attitude towards compliance with tax obligations on what they call unfriendly tax policies. This comes as the government seeks more ways of encouraging more Ugandans to pay taxes as and when they fall due, and also increasing the …
Read More »Adult immunization uptake low amid surge of respiratory infections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Scientists attending the Annual Scientific Conference of Physicians in East, Central and South Africa (ESCACOP) have been urged to consider recommending vaccines for adults to curb the growing public health crisis of respiratory infections. Speaking at the conference on Friday, Prof Bruce Kirenga, a Lung …
Read More »MEASLES OUTBREAK: Luwero records over 50 cases among children under 5 years
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An outbreak of measles has been confirmed in Luwero district. The district has registered over 50 cases of measles among children under five years in health centres. The outbreak has been confirmed in Luwero town council and Luwero sub-county. Dr Innocent Nkonwa the Luwero District …
Read More »Who is Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga the new Chancellor Makerere University?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni appointed veteran Politician, Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga, as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. Kiyonga replaces Dr. Ezra Suruma whose term in office ended. Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University confirmed the appointment through his social media X space message. “Excellency …
Read More »Uganda’s diplomatic missions shine at ambassadors’ conference in Jinja
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has recognized the outstanding achievements of its diplomatic missions during the ongoing Ambassadors’ Conference in Jinja. The event, which celebrates excellence in diplomatic service, highlighted the exceptional efforts of various teams, reinforcing Uganda’s commitment to effective foreign policy …
Read More »Another Haaland hat-trick gives Man City win away to West Ham, Rice sees red for Arsenal
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Erling Haaland scored his second hat-trick in a week as Manchester City won 3-1 away to West Ham on Saturday. The Norwegian opened the scoring with a 10th minute header, while Julen Lopetegui’s side leveled after 19 minutes when Ruben Dias slid the ball into …
Read More »Africa on the UN Security Council
Why the continent should have two permanent seats and five non-permanent seats to correct historical injustice COMMENT | SITHEMBILE MBETE | Africa’s desire to be fully represented in all decision-making organs of the United Nations (UN), particularly in the Security Council, is informed by three factors. First, repairing the historical injustice …
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