Belgian in alleged US$1bn scam Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | President Yoweri Museveni commissioned it on Feb.20 amidst pomp and celebration, but just nine months later African Gold Refinery (AGR) has run into big trouble. Its Belgian owner, Alain Goetz, has been uncovered as a dealer in so-called “conflict or blood …
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Why cost per Mbps has dropped by 73% in last three years Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The cost of internet in Uganda has dropped by 73% to US$70 per Mbps over the past three years, signaling a reduction in the cost of doing business. In an exclusive interview with …
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Why our continent’s faith in foreign direct investment as a solution to our poverty is a pipedream THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Many presidents in Africa believe the development of our nations will come from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). If a “foreign investor” – most especially a white man …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has re-launched its Yoola Amajja cash promotion in a bid to reward customers using its mobile money platform. The campaign was first launched in 2016. It will last 90 days. For one to take part in the campaign, they have to dial *185# …
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THIS WEEK: Somber mood as former MP, MP die Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament was recalled for a special sitting on Nov.06 to pay tribute to Ruhaama county legislator Beijukye William Zinkuratiire who took over the constituency after first lady Janet Museveni retired from parliamentary politics. He had succumbed …
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THIS WEEK: KIU students in nasty accident Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six students of Kampala International University (KIU) on Nov.04 perished in a road accident along Kampala – Gulu highway in Nakasongola. Other students who all belonged to Banyarwanda students association sustained serious injuries when a commuter taxi they …
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THIS WEEK: South Sudan’s former chief of staff refuses to surrender arms Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Troops have been surrounding the home of South Sudan’s Former Chief of Staff Gen. Paul Malong since Nov.04 on orders of President Salva Kiir that the general surrenders his arms and body guards. …
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THIS WEEK: DR Congo to go to polls next year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Independent National Electoral Commission of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has set December 23, 2018 as the date when citizens will choose their next president. In a statement released on Nov.05, the electoral …
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THIS WEEK: Munyagwa pulls out of FDC presidential race Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kawempe South Member of Parliament Mubarak Munyagwa on Nov.02 pulled out of the race for president of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party less than two weeks to polls. Munyagwa who attended a rally …
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THIS WEEK: Doctors continue strike as Rugunda fails to convince them Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Doctors under their umbrella body – the Uganda Medical Association met at Mulago National referral hospital on Nov.06 to brainstorm on a way forward after government ignored their demands. The doctors had a month …
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