Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Johnnie Walker Blue Label has unveiled its 2026 Lunar New Year Limited Edition Bottle in Uganda, marking the start of the Chinese New Year celebrations with a luxury release that blends cultural storytelling, high-end design, and whisky craftsmanship. The 2026 edition, themed around the Year …

AFRICA is one of the fastest-growing betting markets in the world. A young, mobile-first audience has made betting part of everyday digital life. With this rapid expansion comes responsibility. Player protection has become a central topic for the global betting industry. Operators are rethinking how to balance growth, safety, and …

LONDON | Xinhua |  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Britain’s ex-prince and King Charles III’s younger brother, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on Thursday, British media outlets reported. In a statement published by Thames Valley Police, officers said they had arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on …

The country, which is made up of more than 700 islands and cays, relies heavily on tourism and inter-island commerce Bridgetown, Barbados | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, has approved a $100million financing facility to support the rehabilitation and construction of more than 200 miles of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu says his family have fled Uganda. He has also spoken out against what he calls a “violent military dictatorship” in Uganda. Kyagulanyi, who has been in “hiding” since January 15th, delivered a video message to the Geneva Summit …

SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. This is the 4th of a series on the case ahead of February 26th, when Justice Kania is expected to rule on whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case. …

SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. This is the 3rd of a series on the case ahead of February 26th, when Justice Kania is expected to rule on whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case. …

However, experts warn that protectionist tendencies risk undermining COMESA’s regional market Kampala, Uganda  | JULIUS BUSINGE | Twelve years after its conception, Uganda’s Buy Uganda, Build Uganda (BUBU) policy has become both a symbol of the country’s industrial ambition and a test case for how far national preference can stretch …

Rapid urbanisation, population growth and climate variability have strained existing networks, leading to intermittent supply in some areas   Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Millions of residents in northern and western Kampala are poised to benefit from more reliable water supply as the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), …

LIVIGNO, Italy | Xinhua |  Heavy snowfall and strong winds disrupted competition at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Livigno for days, forcing schedule changes and leaving several events in limbo. For the Chinese delegation, the wait went beyond the weather. Since the opening ceremony on February 6, China went 11 …