Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda, a leading 4G telecommunications network held its annual Partners Breakfast Meeting at its Bugolobi offices bringing together over 13 major network partners to reaffirm their shared commitment to delivering exceptional telecommunication services during the festive season and beyond. The event showcased …
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Those travelling outside the city or country, please don’t communicate your plans on social media. You will alert the criminals that your home is free with out any occupant. These crude guys will rob you clean. Share your travel plans with a few trusted inner people. COMMENT | Samson …
Read More »Festive Season: Nebbi traders complain of low sales
Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Christmas celebrations draw near, traders in Nebbi District are counting losses due to a low turnout of buyers, which they attribute to poor harvests and financial strain among farmers. Traditionally, the festive season boosts sales, but this year, many traders are experiencing …
Read More »Uganda beefs up security ahead of festive season
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda is strengthening security ahead of the festive season, a police spokesperson has said. Joint security personnel, both armed and unarmed, have been deployed to patrol mapped-out areas in the capital city Kampala and major towns to ensure peace, safety, and security ahead of Christmas …
Read More »Police Calls for Vigilance Ahead of Festive Season
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police have urged households to take extra caution and be vigilant during festival season. Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson asked the public to put security measures around their businesses and homes to avoid falling prey to criminals. “As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and …
Read More »Police launches festive season crackdown on criminals
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Metropolitan Police announced that operations to rid the city of criminals have begun in preparation for the holiday season. According to police, this is to ensure community security and safety as many people begin shopping and planning trips ahead of Christmas. In a …
Read More »127 people killed in Zimbabwe road accidents during festive season
Harare, Zimbabwe | Xinhua | A total of 127 people were killed and 489 others injured in road accidents during the festive period from Dec. 15, 2022, to Jan. 5, 2023, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said Friday. This is compared to 102 people killed and 478 injured during the period of …
Read More »Police calls for peaceful festivities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The acting Chief Political Commissar, Hadijah Namutebi, has cautioned police officers and civilians against killing and injuring one another over unmet Christmas expectations. Namutebi who was meeting community liaison officers and civilians in markets, taxi parks, and boda boda riders in Kampala said every Christmas, …
Read More »S. African police in full deployment for festive season
Johannesburg, S.Africa | Xinhua | South Africa has escalated the deployment of police officers in various areas to combat crime and ensure people are safe during the festive season and beyond. “Our apex priority remains the well-being and safety of residents and tourists alike during and beyond this period. Our safer festive …
Read More »Low business expectations around Kampala as festive season approaches
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is less excitement and low expectations among the business community as the festive season approaches. Normally at such a time, downtown Kampala is a beehive of activities with several people stocking Christmas and New year goods. However, on the streets of Kampala, few have …
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