Their growing pride in the continent and why institutions are charting new courses for them ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The desire for knowledge about Africa and a growing sense of African pride among African youths living in an increasingly discriminatory diaspora has fueled a surge in institutions promoting African identity. A …
Read More »Your phone brand and your social media skills
`Our mobile devices have become extensions of our lives’ FEATURE | AGENCIES | Ever contemplated how your phone brand might mirror your social media savvy? ZenShield’s experts break this down, with Steffan Black stating, “Our mobile devices have become extensions of our lives, and the brand we choose could whisper something …
Read More »Uganda painter featured at Art Dubai 2024
Samuel Kakaire work is true to the tradition of icon painting in its attention to detail ART | AGENCIES | Afriart Gallery is proud to present a solo exhibition of Ugandan modernist painter Samuel Kakaire at Art Dubai 2024. The presentation is part of the fair’s curated section ‘Art Dubai Modern’. …
Read More »BAT net profit down 9% to Shs8.9bn
The company continues to demonstrate resilience amidst a challenging operating environment, characterised by a high prevalence of illicit trade Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Cigarette seller, British American Tobacco has reported a reduction in net profit from Shs9.8bn for the year ended December 2022 to Shs8.9bn for the year ended …
Read More »Money and ageing
Study shows cash grants help people live longer and have better memory function ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Nearly half of South Africa’s 60 million people receive social grants, ranging from child support to pensions. The grants are designed to provide financial assistance to people living in poverty. The largest components of …
Read More »Uganda raises cost for gorilla tracking permits
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority has raised the cost for gorilla trekking permits to USD 800 per person, up from presently USD 700 effective July 1, 2024. East African foreign residents will have to pay USD 700 per person, up from presently 600 US Dollars per person …
Read More »What is Sora?
A new generative AI tool could transform video production and amplify disinformation risks FEATURE | AGENCIES | OpenAI recently announced a new generative AI system named Sora, which produces short videos from text prompts. While Sora is not yet available to the public, the high quality of the sample outputs published …
Read More »Africa creates US$50bn medical market
This will be the second independence of Africa, says CDC Africa Director General, Dr. Jean Kaseya ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | African leaders have reached agreement to create a robust future market for medical products for African manufacturers valued at US$50 billion. Spearheaded by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention …
Read More »ICPAU to hold 14th Graduation Ceremony on March 7
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) is set to hold the 14th Graduation ceremony on March 7, 2024, in Kampala. There are 250 graduands: 231 for the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) course, 4 for the Certified Tax Advisor (CTA), and 15 for …
Read More »Sunbird Resources awarded a 21-year mining license
This development is anticipated to lead to a decline in cement prices, which have risen from Shs 28,000 in 2018 to currently exceed Shs 33,000, varying by manufacturer and application Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda has granted a 21-year Large-Scale Mining License LML0344 to Sunbird Resources Limited to mine …
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