Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has tabled before Parliament the Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2025, aimed at allocating up to Shs4.8 trillion to critical priorities including defence, security and infrastructure. The Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, tabled the Bill on behalf …

Equity Group reports US$468.7 million profits before tax, driven by strategic diversified growth ✳ Proposed dividend per share of UgSh120 – a payout ratio of 34.5% ✳ Earnings per share increased by 11% to UgSh348 ✳ Asset quality improves by 100 basis points from Q1 2024 to Q4 2024. ✳ …

Sauti Plus Media Hub Unveils ‘Kwiso TV’ Streaming Platform to Boost Ugandan and East African Content Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Sauti Plus Media Hub has officially unveiled Kwiso TV – a new streaming platform designed to showcase quality Ugandan and East African films and TV series. The announcement …

Machar not arrested, South Sudan says Juba, South Sudan | SUDAN TRIBUNE | South Sudan said on Thursday it had increased security measures for First Vice President Riek Machar, downplaying reports that the SPLM-IO leader had been placed under house arrest. The development caused panic and uncertainty over the fate …

U.S. energy policy changes aimed at revitalizing energy projects and achieving energy dominance are boosting emerging natural gas hubs in Africa, as initiatives like Mozambique’s stalled natural gas project attract substantial investment. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |  US President, Donald Trump’s series of rollbacks on restrictions to the country’s …

“The Buy Out Amount must be paid within 30 days following the end of the concession term, specifically by 31st March 2025. If the payment is not received by this deadline, penal interest will be applied as stipulated in the Concession Agreements.” Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Exiting electricity …

Ramsey Nouah joins the premiere of the 2024 Ikon Young Filmmakers Fellows short films & the Unveil of Kwiso TV Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nollywood star Ramsey Nouah is in Uganda for the Ikon Awards. He arrived on March 24, and is expected to join several stars from the continent …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has started popularizing the 24/2 initiative in the fight against malaria. The 24/2 initiative is a World Organisation (WHO) initiative aimed at transforming malaria treatment and ensuring rapid recovery for those affected. Silver Kasozi, an officer at the Malaria Control …

COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | In 2021, acclaimed Filipino journalist Maria Ressa won the Nobel Peace Prize (alongside Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov) in unprecedented recognition of the role of journalism in today’s world. Underscoring the award, the Nobel Committee stated, “Free, independent and fact-based journalism serves to protect against abuse of …

Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has warned that the country is on the brink of relapsing into widespread conflict, after First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar was put under house arrest on Wednesday. Reports from Juba indicate that VP Machar …