“Uganda’s oil and gas story is still being written. But it cannot be told in full without recognising the leadership that turned forgotten potential into an opportunity for generations.” COMMENT | DR FRED KABAGAMBE-KALIISA |  Veteran Ugandan journalist Tonny Owana recently shared a 1980 article by Ilakut Ben Bella, first …

The Fund’s Assets Under Management grew by 17.5% to Shs 26 trillion by the close of the Financial Year 2024/25 Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has reported a remarkable performance for the financial year 2024/25, marking the close of its 10-year strategic plan, …

    How America and her so called allies became arrogant to the point of missing the massive shifts in global power THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | The recently concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting in Tianjin, China, attracted a lot of attention on both traditional and social …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Hima Cement has announced a Shs 65 million sponsorship package for the fourth edition of the Clash of Titans schools golf tournament, organizers said Monday. The annual competition, which pits former students of Uganda’s leading schools against one another, will tee off September 20 …

    Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Kinyara Sugar Ltd has showcased a package of climate-smart farming techniques and strict land use rules to Uganda’s National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) during a compliance assessment visit. Kinyara publicist Francis Mugerwa said the measures are part of a deliberate shift toward …

Japan is shifting its Africa strategy from aid to long-term investment, channeling billions into tech, skills, and infrastructure. From hybrid car manufacturing in South Africa to new venture funds and vocational training, Tokyo is embedding itself in the continent’s economic future. SPECIAL REPORT |  BIRD AGENCY | Japan is recasting …

New tools aim to strengthen water security as climate risks mount in water-stressed African farming communities NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | When the rains fail in southern Africa, the survival of crops often depends on how much water remains in the dams. For decades, that simple question has been surprisingly …

In a new global report on democracy, Africa accounts for 24 per cent of the countries making progress – most notably, Botswana and South Africa in credible elections. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Botswana and South Africa have been listed among countries in Africa that have made the most …

BEIJING | Xinhua |  When millions of educators in China celebrated Teachers’ Day last week, they did with sincere greetings from President Xi Jinping. Xi, in a reply letter to eight rural teachers, commended the dedication of about 1.2 million college graduates who have participated in a national program to …

It’s not just any lioness — it’s a  lactating  lioness. Caught on camera in a park in the Central African Republic, the big cat has reignited hope in a resurgence of lion populations in Africa. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Once written off as disappearing, lion prides in several …