Eight African inventors finalists in global competition for social-driven hardware New York, US | THE INDEPENDENT | Eight African inventors, including three from Uganda, have been named finalists in the first global competition to recognize and reward hardware designs that have a social purpose. The Ugandans are Julius Mugaga of Lumenda ,an …

  Kampala, Uganda |  JOSEPH BAHINGWIRE | Ugandans have been urged to engage more in commercial tree planning if the country is to curb the problem of declining forest coverage and its effects. Denis Kavuma the general manager Uganda Timber Growers Association says despite the increasing demand for wood ant …

Lusaka, Zambia | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan entertainer, comedian, and actress Anne Kansiime flies to Zambia today for a series of shows and promotions activities. Zambia awaits the Ugandan for a show dubbed ‘Laughter in the City’ set for Friday at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre. Local comedians expected to feature are Mkushi …

AFRICAN ARGUMENTS | Emmanuel Freudenthal | On the podium for the World’s Longest-Serving President, Paul Biya currently holds the silver medal. At an impressive 35-plus years in office, the Cameroonian leader’s ability to keep hold of power over the decades has been remarkable – perhaps all the more so because of how little …

AFRICAN ARGUMENTS | Mohammed Girma | At the end of Zagwe dynasty around the 14th century, medieval Ethiopia was in disarray. Provincial warlords were battling for supremacy and the nation was on the brink of disintegrating. Ethiopia was at threat of breaking itself apart through internal fighting as its standing in the world diminished. …

Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI |  Government Chief Whip Ruth Nankabirwa (NRM, Kiboga) has asked Ugandans to accord new Inspector General of Police Martins Okoth Ochola time to perform his duties. “I am not competent enough to gauge whether he [Okoth Ochola] is performing or not. I want to request …

Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI |  Deputy Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah has cautioned cabinet ministers against skipping House business, warning that Parliament will give prominence to Private Members’ business instead. Oulanya issued the warning Tuesday afternoon after ministers who were scheduled to answer questions failed to show up and had not …

Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP |  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp labelled talisman Mohamed Salah a “genius” as the Egyptian came back to haunt former club Roma in spectacular style with two goals and two assists in a 5-2 semi-final, first-leg demolition of the Italians at Anfield. However, Liverpool’s night was …

Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP |  Mohamed Salah stirred the passion of the Anfield crowd as he struck two beautiful goals and made two assist in their Champions League semifinal against Roma on Tuesday. Second half is ongoing. Spearheaded by Salah and inspired from the touchline by exuberant manager Jurgen …

Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | The High Court in Kampala has given Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and Minister in-charge of Kampala  Betty Olive Namisango Kamya another chance to explore an amicable settlement of their differences. This after Kamya’s new lawyer MacDusman Kabega informed Justice Wolayo Henreitta that they were unable to meet on April …