Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants Uganda (ICPAU), the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), and Vision Group have announced the 14th edition of the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards. The theme is Promoting Excellence in Corporate Reporting: Disclosing ESG Performance …

Chinese and American peoples can transcend differences in system, culture and language to forge deep friendships. BEIJING | Xinhua | For years, “Kuliang,” a word uttered by Milton Gardner on his deathbed, had remained a puzzle for his wife, Elizabeth Gardner. She knew that it was a place in China …

BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended congratulations on the complete success of the Chang’e-6 mission, which brought back the world’s first samples collected from the moon’s far side. On behalf of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, the State Council and the Central Military …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Raising awareness and educating the public about available savings options is crucial for fostering a savings culture in the country, according to Kumar Sumit Gaurav, the Chief Executive Officer of Jubilee Life. Gaurav made these remarks during the launch of the company’s Smart Save …

  Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | To boost business growth for its retailers, Nile Breweries has trained over 400 local retailers in Bunyoro and Mbarara districts in entrepreneurship, digital, and financial skills. The initiative, named GRIT – Growing Retailers Innovatively Together – aims to upskill retailers and help them …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Environment Management Authority-NEMA’s move to restore the Lubigi wetland has escalated into a controversy, with many activists saying they have been marred by human rights abuses. Amidst NEMA’s drive to reclaim the wetland, there is a growing concern from the public, human …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deposit Protection Fund (DPF) together with the Bank of Uganda expect to pay 2,850 customers who had accounts with the now closed Mercantile Credit Bank Ltd. This, however, will depend of the reliability of the personal information of the clients at Bank of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Celebrated Ugandan radio and TV host Karitas Karisimbi is set to return to television with a reality TV Talk Show titled My Story. The show, which will air on Pearl Magic Prime on DStv and GOtv, delves into the lives of individuals who have …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An appeal at the Supreme Court against a ruling that it is mandatory for all judges to first resign from the judiciary before taking on executive or constitutional offices, took a new twist with the Administrator General being named to replace late lawyer Bob Kasango. A …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has committed police detective Gilbert Arinaitwe Bwana, commonly known as ‘Besigye tormentor’ to the International Crimes Division of the High Court for trial on charges of aggravated trafficking. It is alleged that Arinaitwe recruited, transported, and harboured his …