Johannesburg, South Africa | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Johannesburg to attend the 15th BRICS Summit to be held here, and pay a state visit to South Africa. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, together with South Africa’s International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor, and Nkosazana Clarice …
Read More »Court throws out Kayihura petition in torture case that was dropped by DPP
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Constitutional Court has dismissed a petition questioning the charges made against Inspector General of Police Edward Kale Kayihura and seven other police officers in a 2016 case. The charges were dropped by Director of Public Prosecutions soon after, but lawyer Robert Rutaro is nevertheless questioning …
Read More »Goro Cottages: Relaxing in the wild
The 17 cottage facility is situated between Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks Kihihi, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Goro Cottages, located in Kihihi town, Kanungu district in western Uganda, offers a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere as one ventures into the wild. Situated between Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi …
Read More »Leaders question why govt has ignored locals in Aswa Ranch
Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Acholi Sub-region have questioned the government over what they term the deliberate exclusion of local ranchers from breeding cattle in the disputed Aswa Ranch. The ranch, which is being managed by the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank [NAGRC&DB] sits …
Read More »Umeme makes record revenues in Half Year Results
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With barely 18 months to run out its 25-year concession, power distributor, Umeme Ltd has made a 49 percent growth in operating profit for the first half ended June 2023. The company attributed the profit before amortisation and impairment, tax, and interest of 243,530 billion …
Read More »Nile Breweries empowers 1,000 barley farmers in Kabale and Rubanda districts
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to accelerate financial literacy and inclusion among barley farmers in Kabale and Rubanda Districts, Nile Breweries Limited has equipped over 1,000 farmers in the region with financial literacy skills, it said in a news release distributed on Aug.21. The training …
Read More »Malaria, pneumonia and peptic ulcers leading cause of death in Luwero
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 70 people in Luwero district were killed by Malaria in the 2022/23 financial year, the District Health Report on Mortality and Morbidity has revealed. The report highlights Malaria as the foremost cause of death, claiming the lives of 40 males and 30 females. Among …
Read More »Police impounds over 1000 vehicles in dangerous mechanical condition
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The traffic police have impounded 1,127 motor vehicles in dangerous mechanical conditions (DMC) since the start of this month in an effort to reduce road crashes. Micheal Kananura, the traffic police spokesperson said the number plates for the vehicles have been plucked off until …
Read More »DPP opposes bail for Ssewanyana, Ssegirinya’s co-accused
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Prosecution has formally requested the International Crimes Division of the High Court to reject the bail application filed by John Mugera, one of the suspects jointly charged with Allan Ssewanyana and Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Makindye West and his Kawempe South Members of parliament. …
Read More »Uganda telecom rebrands, executives promise customers reliable network
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Top government officials and executives at Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited have promised their clients a reliable voice, data, and related services following a rebranding exercise. According to the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Maggie Lutwama, the rebranding exercise involved having a new logo and tagline …
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