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COVER STORY
Behind ADF attacks: UPDF deploys at Uganda-DR Congo border

THE LAST WORD
Role of trust in prosperity: Why many Ugandans are stuck in poverty and unemployment even in the face of opportunities

ANALYSIS
China’s ‘Plan B’ for African debt: Analysts fear move will accumulate more debt for African countries

NATIONAL NEWS
Behind clashes in Lira: Alleged abuse by Asians, police corruption blamed for rising tensions

REFUGEES
Germany gives Shs64 billion to refugee host communities: Kitty part of Shs296 billion grant Germany will give to Uganda

NATIONAL DIALOGUE
We are totally in favour of national dialogue, says Belgian ambassador: This year, Uganda and Belgium are celebrating 20 years of cooperation. Hugo Verbist, the Belgian Ambassador to Uganda, talked to The Independent’s Ronald Musoke about the bilateral cooperation.

SOCIETY
The weight is over!: One kilogram is being redefined – a physicist explains

ECONOMY
Cement prices plunge: New study shows the industry is expected to register growth in the next five years

FINANCE
Financial literacy gets boost: Poor money management skills blamed for the biting poverty

BANKING
Uganda’s banking sector looks brighter: The country’s banking industry recorded a sluggish profit growth in 2017 but it projects a positive outlook ahead. Fabian Kasi, the managing director of Centenary Bank spoke to The Independent’s Isaac Khisa about the industry’s growth prospects.

HEALTH
Drug resistance: Does antibiotic use in animals affect human health?

ARTS
Afrika’s identity of pride: Matt Kayem wants Africans to flaunt global domination in art, fashion, music

MEDICINE
Six surprising drug interactions you should know about: As populations across the world grow older, more and more people are using a combination of drugs to treat multiple conditions. This can lead to interactions and side effects that we all need to be aware of.

MOTORING
5 best cars for your long holiday trips

FRANKLY SPEAKING
Vaolah Amumpaire on running an online hardware store: Vaolah Amumpaire is a marketeer and the brain behind Wenahardware.com, a multi vendor e-commerce platform for building and construction materials.