Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Digging for oil: Tullow’s 16-year acrimonious relationship with Uganda ends THE LAST WORD On Uganda’s election violence: How the president,the security services and the opposition are beneficiaries of this political pathology COMMENT Why …
Read More »COVID-19: Milk can enhance immunity, learning capacity in young Ugandans
COMMENT | Bijoy Varghese | Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a phased reopening of schools in Uganda, beginning with candidate classes. This offers an opportunity to look at all factors needed to ensure the re-opening goes according to plan, including their nutrition, given the nature of the disease …
Read More »Raxio Data Centre all ready to boost Uganda’s digital economy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Raxio Data Centre in Uganda has received the second highest international level of certification as it continued to put in place infrastructure that will support the growth and digitalisation of the country’s economy. Raxio is setting up critical data centre infrastructure that …
Read More »‘The Spear’ tells the story of chaos and peace, love and activism, past and present
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In true Ugandan tradition, the Spear symbolizes royalty, coming of age, passing on responsibility and wisdom. The Spear album catapults this tradition into the future through an Afro-futurist, HipHop and Afropunk musical blend, with lyrics reflecting the demands of our time in both Luganda and …
Read More »Stanbic Bank and UN launch fund to support SMEs, revive Uganda’s economy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda has partnered with the United Nations and other funding agencies to create an enterprise fund that will provide low-cost financing for informal sector businesses to enable them recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dubbed the Economic Enterprise Restart fund (EERF), it will aim to …
Read More »Interesting time as marketers seek to survive in ‘new normal’
Strategic marketing partnerships key for brands in the ‘New Normal’ COMMENT | Colin Asiimwe | In reference to an excerpt in Seth Godin’s book titled; This is Marketing, marketing is defined as a fundamental element in the decision-making process, as it is everywhere and a part of our …
Read More »SuperSport: UEFA Europa league extended to Uganda and Sub-Saharan Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | SuperSport has renewed its broadcast contract with UEFA for a further three years, ensuring a wealth of UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League action, plus an all-new competition, the UEFA Europa Conference League. SuperSport currently holds rights to the UEFA Europa league in South Africa, and the new deal extends …
Read More »New Google-IFC report estimates Africa’s Internet economy to be $180 billion in next five years
Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | The e-Conomy Africa 2020 report released today by Google and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), estimates that increased access to faster and better quality internet, and Africa’s commitment to creating the world’s largest single market under the African Continental Free Trade Area, …
Read More »Uganda lifts ban on labor export after 8-month COVID-19 suspension
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Uganda on Tuesday lifted the ban on the exportation of migrant workers after an eight-month suspension in efforts to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Frank Tumwebaze, minister of gender, labor and social development, said in a statement that all licensed companies involved in …
Read More »Curfew stays but political rallies, churches, weddings and casinos get green light
✅ Mass gatherings for prayers, political rallies,meetings and weddings shall not exceed 200 person ✅ Open cinemas, gyms, massage parlors and mobile markets effective 14.11.2020 ✅ Considering the phase of the epidemic Uganda is in, with rising cases and deaths in urban areas, suspension on bars and discotheques will continue. …
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