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While the current debate about plastics often centers on reducing consumption, this narrow focus overlooks the urgent need to curb fossil-fuel-based plastic production COMMENT | JAYATI GHOSH | There is no denying that plastics have delivered tremendous benefits over the past century, driving technological innovation, transforming health care, and fueling global …

I race because I love to train and compete, but for many young African girls raised in poverty, running is the surest way to provide financial security to their families ANALYSIS | MALINDI ELMORE | The day before my Olympic marathon race in Paris, I jogged around the Olympic Village to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roofings Group has donated state-of-the-art wheelchairs to children with disabilities, reinforcing their commitment to community support and corporate social responsibility. The donation was made during the Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Conference, organized by the Ministry of Gender, Labor, and Social Development at Imperial Resort Hotel, Entebbe, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda received the 2024 ‘Best Corporate Banking Services’ award during a recent high-profile event hosted by Consumers Choice Awards (CCA) and graced by Amelia Anne Kyambadde, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Industry. This is the sixth edition of the awards specifically organized by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has partnered with Makerere University’s School of Veterinary Medicine to provide students with essential financial literacy skills, empowering them to make informed financial decisions that will benefit both their personal and professional lives. Samuel Matekha, the head of marketing and communications …

The inclusive tech hub will provide a safe and accessible space for persons living with different abilities to learn new skills, connect with others, and participate fully in the digital world Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | MTN Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of MTN Uganda, has partnered with Tunaweza …

Cheptegei is remembered for her gold medal victory at the 2022 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Chiang Mai, Thailand Bukwo, Uganda | AGENCIES | Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically died after allegedly being set on fire by her former boyfriend in Kenya, was on Sept.14 laid to rest …

David Kigozi and Muwonge Kyazze interrogate social cultural aspects of daily life through depiction of traditional and contemporary music and dance styles on canvas in two man’s show. ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | There’s excitement and vibrancy in the exhibition Taking on the Mantle by two artists Muwonge Kyazze and David …

While Egypt and Saudi Arabia support the Sudanese Army, United Arab Emirates, Libya and Russia through the Wagner Group support the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ANALYSIS | MAY DARWICH | The United Nations has accused foreign players of prolonging the war in Sudan, making it harder for the country to find peace. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new $508,000 initiative launched by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA) and the East African Business Council (EABC), will empower 3,000 farmers, processors, and private proprietors, along with 220 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across East …