Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of a Orom-Cross Graphite mining facility in Orom East Sub-county, Kitgum district in Northern Uganda will kick off next year, Vincent Kedi, the Assistant Commissioner of Licensing and Administration in the Minister of Energy has revealed. According to Kedi, Blencowe Resources Limited, a UK firm …
Read More »COURT: Employers can terminate employee contracts without giving reasons
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has ruled that employers can terminate the contracts of their employees without giving any reason for doing so. The court also ruled that when one’s employment contract is terminated without reason, there is no need for a hearing. In a …
Read More »TotalEnergies says Uganda key to its global plan
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies SE has highlighted Uganda’s Tilenga project in the Albertine among its key assets for growth globally. The company already commenced drilling in Bulisa and Nwoya districts. TotalEnergies will concentrate efforts on developing its portfolio of high-return oil projects in Brazil, Gulf of Mexico, Iraq …
Read More »Construction of EACOP workers camp set to start
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civil works at the first construction camp for the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline Project in Uganda are almost complete. A worker at the site told URN that he was happy that the project was finally about to take off after years of waiting. To …
Read More »EACOP progress highlights impact mitigation
Hoima, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANGWATSA | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is making remarkable progress, with construction activities advancing steadily and a steadfast commitment to minimizing its social, economic, and environmental impact. The crude oil project traverses 171 villages across 10 districts of Kabaale, Hoima, Kikuube, Kakumiro, …
Read More »FDC Katonga welcomes EOC report on jobs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change-FDC Katonga faction has welcomed the report released last week by the Equal Opportunity Commission showing how government jobs are distributed in the country. According to the report, almost 50 percent of government jobs are distributed among the people from Western …
Read More »Africa CDC unveils China-aided reference laboratory
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Xinhua | The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Friday unveiled a China-aided reference laboratory at its headquarters in Ethiopia. The Africa CDC said the completion of the laboratory marks a milestone in its pursuit of a strong continental public health institution …
Read More »Africa’s creatives converge in Nairobi
The inaugural Africa No Filter Summit, held in Nairobi, was a captivating rendezvous for the continent’s creatives. Over three days, this remarkable event showcased the ingenious strategies employed by Africans, especially youths, to counter stereotypes and reshape an empowered narrative for the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Nairobi’s …
Read More »ACENG: Salary increment yet to reflect in better health services
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Health Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has said that the increment of salary for health workers is yet to reflect better services. Last year, the government increased the salary of medical workers by 100 percent. A senior medical consultant earns 17.4 million …
Read More »African Airlines Summit to trigger debate on female pilots
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 55th African Airlines Association – AFRAA general assembly due November 19 to 21, 2023, will focus on attracting more women to the flight industry. Jenifer Bamuturaki, the Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines, says across the aviation industry, men currently dominate the cockpit – …
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