The government outlined efforts to formalize small-scale miners activities, including providing training and resources Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is calling on international mining giants to invest in the country’s rich deposits of critical minerals to drive its clean energy ambitions and economic growth. Dr. Luisa Moreno, Advisor on …

For Africa, BRICS is not just a partnership but an opportunity that must be seized now COMMENT | IQBAL SURVE & SESONA MDLOKOVANA | As BRICS convened its pivotal summit, in Kazan, Russia, Africa stands on the brink of an unparalleled opportunity. This meeting is not just a gathering of global …

Airtel Money remains a cornerstone of the Group’s profitability strategy, facilitating financial inclusion through reliable and accessible digital transactions Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications provider and Airtel Money services operator across 14 African countries, has announced substantial growth in profitability, attributed to its refined strategy …

The organization has embarked on an ambitious four-year strategic plan focused on elevating customer experience and surpassing expectations Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The majority of Ugandan users of the Mombasa Port in Kenya are pleased with the Kenya Ports Authority’s (KPA) ongoing efforts to enhance cargo clearance efficiency. According …

Papua New Guinea on Oct.31 declared a boycott of next month’s UN climate summit, branding the global warming negotiations a “waste of time” full of empty promises from big polluters. ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | While plenty have criticised the annual COP summit in the past, it is rare for any government …

Launched in 2021, PAPSS processes, clears and settles cross-border trade payments on behalf of banks and other service providers ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is advancing plans to establish a single electronic window for importers and exporters on the continent, signing up dozens of commercial banks to …

How the Electoral College works ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | On Nov. 05 Americans are heading to the polls to elect their next president. Many Ugandans, like many other non-Americans across the globe, have always taken keen interest in the American presidential elections. The election, which happens every four years, often …

Late antenatal care and treatment defaults among pregnant women are a major concern. Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda has made major strides in reducing the number of infants born with HIV, but persistent challenges remain in achieving the goal of zero infections. While the country has implemented effective prevention strategies and …

Scientists have been able to link less pigmented sections of a hair strand to stressful events in a person’s life ANALYSIS | THERESA LARKIN | When we start to go grey depends a lot on genetics. Your first grey hairs usually appear anywhere between your twenties and fifties. For men, grey …

A deeply divided world has stepped into a modern colosseum; who will emerge victorious from this battle? COMMENT | SALIH KAYA | It is quite common for us to forget the recent past. Just as in the greatest stages of humankind’s history, the West once applauded the arrival of a new …