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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda police Force- UPF have suspended selling and buying of fuel in jerry-cans at all pumps until the end of elections. They say this is to curtail acts of making petrol bombs in the anticipated riots. This follows the protests that took place 2 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank in partnership with fuel distributor, Stabex International have launched a partnership intended to enhance the customer experience as they access the bank’s digital banking services at Stabex fuel stations. This move comes amidst growing uptake of digital banking products in Uganda and beyond. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two businessmen have been charged by the Anti Corruption Court for theft of fuel belonging to Total Uganda. The two Deogratius Twagirayezu and Joseph Bbuye were on Thursday arraigned before Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Pamela Lamunu Ochaya who charged them with two counts of …

The current situation place the country’s businesses in a disadvantaged position compared to their peers in the region       Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Fuel consumers in Uganda could have been in a celebration mood as they reap benefits of reduced prices of the precious commodity that drives many economies …

Lagos, Nigeria | AFP |  Plunging oil prices and collapsing state revenues have seen Nigerian authorities vow an end to a controversial fuel subsidy scheme long criticised as a graft-ridden drain on public finances. But there are major doubts that Africa’s most populous country is finally ready to wean itself off …

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mukono district Covid-19 task force has failed to distribute relief food due to lack of fuel and personal protective equipment. Mukono was added to Kampala and Wakiso among the districts receiving food from the Office of the Prime Minister. The food is meant for …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu district COVID-19 Task Force has been hard hit by lack of fuel for vehicles supposed to facilitate emergency response activities. Yoweri Idiba, the District Health Officer says on average, the task force needs a minimum of 80 litres of fuel every 24 hours …

Paris, France | AFP |  Airlines have taken steps to reduce their carbon footprints under the gaze of public opinion, but the pressure of the bottom line means some fly with extra fuel, boosting emissions of climate-changing greenhouse gases. As the highly competitive air travel industry is being pushed to reduce …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | Total Uganda has unveiled a new nationwide campaign dubbed “Epic Battle” aimed at driving increased consumption of its Total Excellium environmentally and engine friendly fuel in addition to rewarding its customers for the continued support. The promotion will last two months with three lucky …

Lake Charles, United States | AFP |  As impeachment pressure mounted on Donald Trump, the president left Washington for the second day in a row Friday to rally hardcore supporters in a bid to turn the scandal into fuel for his 2020 reelection. Framing himself as the victim of a plot …