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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | To mark International Day for Women and Girls in Science, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) celebrates the achievements of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) by recognising leading women taking part in its Women in the Leadership program, it said in a news …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As part of its commitment to bolster small and medium enterprises, Diamond Trust Bank inaugurated its 37th branch at Sino Uganda Industrial Park today (Feb. 13). Executives highlighted that this strategic move aims to bolster local manufacturing for import substitution and stimulate regional exports. …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Top security personnel in Amuru District have been reassigned amidst the controversy surrounding the mysterious death of former acting Amuru Veterinary Officer, Samuel Ochora. The reshuffle comes more than two weeks after Ochora’s death was announced by Amuru security officials during a purported crackdown …

Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 10 civil servants from Serere District Local Government are in the verge of losing their jobs after allegedly absconding from duty for several months. The affected officers include the agricultural engineer, parish chiefs and the district commercial officer who recently returned from a …

BEIJING | Xinhua | Authorities in the southern U.S. state of Texas are in a standoff with the federal government over a sharp immigration dispute. Observers have argued that the standoff reflects the nation’s political fray, warning against a potential constitutional crisis that might further split the country. They also …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere staff have resolved to go on strike next week in protest against the failure of the university to harmonize staff salaries. They argue that their members earn lower salaries compared to other public Universities in the country. The University’s Joint Staff Associations, which includes …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of Patricia Nshemereirwe as its Chief Operating Officer. Nshemereirwe is a seasoned financial services professional with 20 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry. She brings significant experience to her new role, taking leadership …

JERUSALEM | Xinhua |  Mohamed Ghraib, a Palestinian taxi driver, is waiting for his business at the Israeli side of the Qalandia checkpoint 15 km away from Jerusalem, but not much luck has come to him so far. “Before the Israel-Hamas conflict, at this time of the day and this …

Africa poised for unprecedented mining boom BUSINESS INTERVIEW  | THE INDEPENDENT |  Africa is poised to experience an unparalleled mining boom that will unleash its immense potential and completely transform the continent’s economic terrain. Leading the push is the visionary Ugandan businessman Emmanuel Katto, who has expressed his deep hope …

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT |  Pipelines to cover the first 100km of the  East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) from Hoima to Tanga port in Tanzania, are ready for work to start. An event to mark the arrival of the pipelines from China, was held Tuesday by EACOP’s …