Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The idea of having young children star in a show was unusual until about 20 years ago. Today, however, a number of productions feature children as the main stars. One of these is the popular Juniors Drama Club (JDC), currently in its second season …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club- URA FC has unveiled the former Express FC head Coach Alex Isabirye as their new coach on a one-year contract. Isabirye replaces former Uganda Cranes star David Obua, who was sacked by the club in the second round of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Honda by Markh and 10 leading Boda Boda Associations in Uganda have formed a partnership that will impact the lives of thousands of young people across the country. Minister for Kampala Kabuye Kyofatogabye hailed the partnership as a a durable, cost-effective tool for sustainable economic empowerment …

 Combined Group spans over 3,900 service stations, and more than two billion litres of storage capacity across 28 African markets Cape Town, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT |  Engen and Vivo Energy are pleased to announce the completion of the transaction to combine their respective businesses, with PETRONAS today selling …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Nine Supporters of the National Unity Platform who are facing terrorism charges are seeking bail in the International Crimes Division of the High Court. They have meanwhile been remanded  until June 4th, 2024. They are; Hamidu Muyobi, Abdallah Katumba, Muhamod Kalyango, Male Sulaiman Kyewalabye, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Molly Katanga, the widow of slain businessman Henry Katanga, has lost her second bid to secure release on bail. The 55-year-old, who suffers from nasal sinusitis, vertigo (a condition often described as dizziness), breast masses, and hypertension, has been remanded as she awaits trial for …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Luwero are holding two Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers who have been accused of threatening to assassinate Ronald Ndawula, the District National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chairperson. The soldiers, allegedly attached to Ruhengyere Army Barracks, were apprehended at Pension House in Luwero …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) will recruit 9,627 youth aged 18 to 22 in an exercise starting on July 1st and ending on July 14th, 2024. The entire recruitment process will span 56 days, according to UPDF Spokesperson Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye. Brig …

Johannesburg | Melody Chironda – ALL AFRICA.COM | The Constitutional Court has delivered a major blow to former president Jacob Zuma’s political ambitions, ruling on Monday that he cannot stand as a candidate in next week’s national elections in South Africa, reports  Eyewitness News. The apex court’s judgement upholds the decision …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have expressed strong opposition to the proposed mainstreaming of the NGO Bureau, citing potential harm to a sector that has steadily grown and stabilized over the years. Their concerns come in response to the recent passage of the NGO Amendment Bill, 2024 …