OBITUARY | Alfred Geresom Musamali | Now that former Democratic Party (DP) President-General Dr Paul Kawanga Ssemogerere (aged 90 years) is dead, I urgently need to inherit one of his intellectual property items – to wit, the Big, Black Book in which during the 1980s he conceptualised recording the names of …
Read More »Team CoCREATE wins the young silverback digital competition
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Young Silverback competition organized by Uganda Advertising Association was designed to create a platform for young creatives in the agency, corporate and art institutions to showcase their creativity. The competition started on Thursday with the Film candidates receiving their briefs at …
Read More »CoCREATE Advertising applauded for excellent implementation of the silverback awards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Advertising Association held its inaugural Silverback Awards at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The Silverback Awards were created to award star performance in the industry, engage industry stakeholders on best practices and devise solutions to improving industry standards under the theme The Future …
Read More »Opposition pays tribute to Dr Paul Ssemogerere
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Opposition politicians have paid glowing tribute to the former President General of the Democratic Party Dr. Paul Kawanga Ssemogerere. Ssemogerere died on Friday at his home in Lubaga Kampala. Ssemogerere, a close family member told the Uganda Radio Network, has been suffering from bad …
Read More »ICT Ministry, Innovation Village partner to propel Uganda to the next level
Ministry of ICT, Innovation Village sign an MoU to drive the ICT Innovation agenda in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Innovation Village geared towards driving the ICT Innovation agenda in Uganda. This is …
Read More »Kanga Potash project in Congo will soon be a world leader in fertiliser production
Up to 80 per cent of fertiliser consumed across sub-Saharan Africa is imported, with West Africa accounting for 40% while East and Southern Africa consume remaining 60% Pointe Noire, Congo | BIRD AGENCY | Located in Kouilou Province, 32km north of the central economic hub of Pointe Noire in the …
Read More »Indians take centre stage
Why they integrate well and have made invaluable contributions to Uganda and countries around the world COMMENT | CHRISTOPHER BURKE | President Museveni will host the Afro-Indian Investment Summit at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort in Kampala on 17-18 November, 2022. The event is part of the centennial celebration of the …
Read More »Twitter’s ‘blue tick’
What will happen if anyone can buy this status symbol or ID badge? COMMENT | TIMOTHY GRAHAM | Following Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter on October 27, the world’s richest man proposed a range of controversial changes to the platform. With mounting evidence that he is making it up as …
Read More »2 DAYS TO GO: Sudan fully supports Qatar historic effort to host World Cup 2022
🌟 World Cup 2022 kick-off ✳ November 20 ⚽ Qatar vs Ecuador 7pm ✳ November 21 ⚽ Senegal vs Netherlands 7pm Khartoum, Sudan | QNA | The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and on behalf of the government of Sudan, underlined its support and assistance for the State of Qatar …
Read More »Kenya, Uganda seek to build new synergies in tourism sector
Mombasa, Kenya | DAVID MUWONGE | With up to 60% of tourism arrivals in Uganda originating in Kenya, the country’s Consulate General in Mombasa has called for new synergies to reap even more for the sector. Uganda’s Consul General to Mombasa Amb. Paul Mukumbya revealed Thursday at the Uganda – Kenya Coast Tourism …
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