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Power sector challenges

By Nokwanda Mngeni Eskom needs more water to generate more electricity Refer to the article “Jitters over Eskom money troubles” (The Independent March 8) that mainly covers implied financial troubles in South Africa emanating from the awarding of a lower tariff than requested for by National Energy Regulator of South …

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Judges wanted

By Joan Akello Candidates must be willing to work long hours for low pay Since Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki clocked 70 years on March 23, a day after the death of his acting deputy Constance KategayaByamugisha, reshaping the leadership of the judiciary in Uganda has become urgent. Although still in …

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Oil sector boost

By Haggai Matsiko Uganda survives fatal precedent on US$404 m Heritage Oil case Uganda’s recent win in the US$404 million tax dispute against Heritage Oil and Gas Limited (HOGL) is critical not only because of the money involved but the precedent it sets for the country’s oil sector. By challenging …

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Undervaluing a natural asset

By Anna Amumpiire Balance needed between environmental conservation and development initiatives The aim of World Forestry Day is to raise awareness about the importance of forests and their contribution to humanity. In this regard, Uganda celebrated this day on 21st March 2013. Forests are a means to sustainable development and …

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Beyond the Nairobi massacre

By Micheal Meyer It is important to understand what is at stake in this gruesome episode, not only for Kenya but for the region and beyond Kenya heaved a collective sigh of relief when the four-day siege at Nairobi’s Westgate shopping mall finally ended. Yet the aftermath of the massacre …

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