NEW YORK | XINHUA | Crew of U.S. Polaris Dawn mission have completed a spacewalk on Thursday, marking the first time commercial astronauts have space-walked from a commercial spacecraft, according to SpaceX. The spacewalk started at around 6:13 a.m. Eastern Time (1013 GMT). Two astronauts of the four-member all-civilian crew …
Read More »Britam Asset Managers unveil Easy Earner Dollar Fund
Easy Earner Dollar Fund offers stable high-yield investment opportunities for Ugandans at home and abroad Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Britam Asset Managers, a leading financial services provider in Uganda, has unveiled the Britam Easy Earner Dollar, a new investment product aimed at providing stable returns and capital security for …
Read More »Tribute to Hon Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi
Nyirabashitsi – the name connotates visitor BY PAMELA ANKUNDA | On Sept 6, 2024, at 8.30am-Saturday morning, I received an invitation for a church fundraising event scheduled for 27th Sept, 2024. The Guest of honour had confirmed her presence, and everything seemed to be in place, for the function to raise …
Read More »NWSC announces planned power shutdown at Ggaba Water Works
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A planned shutdown of the power station at Ggaba on Friday will affect water supply to many parts of Kampala. “The Management of National Water and Sewerage Corporation wishes to inform its valued customers and the general public that there will be interruptions in …
Read More »The story of Onana, a Premio and 35 minutes to Entebbe Airport
Premio Driver who drove Onana to airport says deal was pre-planned Kampala, Uganda | ISMAEL KIYONGA & DON MUGABI – Kawowo Sports | The Ugandan driver of the Toyota Premio who drove away Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana from Mandela National Stadium, Namboole to Entebbe International Airport says the deal was …
Read More »IOC rule changes create legal obstacles for Seb Coe’s Olympic bid
Paris, France | INSIDE THE GAMES | The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has introduced new election rules that could prevent Sebastian Coe from running for its presidency. These clarifications come just before Sunday’s deadline to enter the race to succeed Thomas Bach next year, The Associated Press report. A letter …
Read More »Bi-Annual Private Sector CEO 5th retreat moved from Gulu to Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 5th Biannual Private Sector CEO Retreat, which was scheduled to be held this weekend at the Gulu Logistic Hub in Gulu City, will instead be held at the Kampala Serena Hotel from 12th to 14th September 2024. The Retreat, which the Office of …
Read More »Academic Families: Nurturing Global Scholars from Uganda
With a deep-rooted history in East Africa, Academic Families remains dedicated to guiding families through the complex landscape of global education, ensuring their children receive the best opportunities for academic success. In this exclusive interview, Lorna Clayton MBE, Founder and Managing Director of Academic Families, shares her insights on the …
Read More »Mbarara hospital nurse found dead in River Rwizi
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the Rwizi Region have retrieved the body of a woman believed to be Judith Kyarisima , a senior midwife at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, who went missing last week. Samson Kasasira, the Rwizi Region Police spokesperson, stated that Kyarisima, 50, the wife …
Read More »IMF says Uganda economy recovering, but…
Stick to corruption fight, financial discipline, IMF tells Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Monetary Fund has commended the pace of Uganda’s growth but urged for a stronger anti-fight corruption fight and budget discipline ahead of the coming of oil revenues. This comes as Uganda’s economic growth improved …
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