Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Oil marketing companies (OMCs) under their umbrella body, the Sustainable Energies and Petroleum Association (SEPA) want the amendment of the Petroleum Supply Act to take into consideration a provision to allow them to import and supply special petroleum products. The association although in agreement with …
Read More »NSSF upgrades whistleblower portal to protect employees
This move is expected to increase compliance by 3% in the next few months as executives race to grow assets by Shs2tn towards 2025 Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s National Social Security Fund has upgraded its web-based whistleblower portal to enable members to report defaulting employers in a seamless …
Read More »UBL launches new flavor for Uganda Waragi
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Uganda Breweries Limited, the makers of Uganda’s gin, Uganda Waragi have revealed their new premium limited flavor of Uganda Waragi – Uganda Waragi Lemon and Ginger. This exceptional and exclusive edition brings a burst of refreshing flavors to the renowned classic, promising to create unforgettable …
Read More »Uganda seeks World Bank funding to train artistes
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan government plans to seek funding from the World Bank to train and equip its artistes with technical skills to meet international standards, the Minister of State for Gender and Culture Affairs, Peace Mutuuzo revealed. Peace Mutuuzo said the government has concluded plans to …
Read More »PDM Fund disbursement begins in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parish Development Model (PDM) fund disbursement kicked off in Kampala on Tuesday, November 8, 2023, with beneficiaries receiving a substantial sum of 1 million Ugandan shillings directly on their mobile phones. The official ceremony to mark the commencement of fund disbursement was held at …
Read More »Museveni warns against taxing innovations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni warned public officials against taxing innovations, saying that culprits will be dealt with, according to the law. According to the President, there’s no logic in taxing innovations when Uganda even gives tax holidays to products which are not a result of …
Read More »Kampala Wins Global Award for Sustainable Development Cities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The capital city of Uganda, Kampala, was awarded the inaugural Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities, also known as the Shanghai Award. The award was presented at the opening ceremony of the 2023 World Cities Day China Observance, which was held in Shanghai from …
Read More »Behind Israel’s genocide of the Palestinians
They are standing in the way of the Ben Gurion Canal Project, an alternative to the Suez Canal through Gaza ANALYSIS | YVONNE RIDLEY | I hate conspiracy theories and fake news. They degrade my profession as a journalist and incite fear, hate and tribulation with the deliberate intention of causing …
Read More »Airtel Uganda makes stock exchange debut with moderate IPO success
The company’s share price remains steady reflecting investors’ cautious “wait and see” approach Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On November 7, Airtel Uganda marked a significant milestone by becoming the second telecom company to be listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange, following in the footsteps of MTN Uganda, which accomplished …
Read More »WHO approves first African-manufactured malaria drug
The combination therapy for seasonal malaria chemoprevention is made in Kenya Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A leading Kenya-based pharmaceutical manufacturer, Universal Corporation Ltd (UCL), has become the first African manufacturer to gain WHO prequalification for their sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine + amodiaquine product. Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine + amodiaquine (SPAQ) is a combination drug used …
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