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What will it take to discover and identify which viruses pose the greatest risks to humans? COMMENT | William A. Haseltine | Although COVID-19 restrictions are rapidly fading around the world, we are still reeling from the impact of the past three years. More than 6.8 million deaths from COVID-19 have been …

Investment from Afreximbank and the UN aims to turn the countries from exporters of unprocessed critical minerals to vibrant manufacturing hubs for electric vehicles and batteries Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) have signed a framework …

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT l On April 13, Uganda Breweries Limited through the brand Johnnie Walker announced a sponsorship package of Shs150million to the Rotary’s 98th District Conference, slated for April 27 -29 in Mbarara District. “We are thrilled to be the exclusive alcoholic beverage sponsor for the upcoming conference, …

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT l Uganda Insurers Association (UIA), the umbrella organization for all insurance companies in Uganda, has unveiled the Annual Insurance Agents Awards. The awards to be held under the theme ‘celebrating the role of an agent in the insurance cycle’ will take place in Kampala on April …

Kampala, Uganda | AENCIES | Wine was first produced in South Africa as far back as the mid-1600s by Dutch colonisers who sold it to passing ships. The industry developed further during the colonial and apartheid eras and wine became an important part of the South African economy. A recent study …

What went right as the Inspection Panel at an institution that used to cause untold harm marks its 30th anniversary? Kampala, Uganda | Danny Bradlow | Development projects can have profound impacts on their societies. There are many benefits that flow from building new roads and power plants, and from modernising …

Climate activists pile pressure on World Bank Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | This year’s Spring Meetings of the World Bank that took place at the institution’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. from April 10-16 were dominated by demands from shareholders to reform and tackle contemporary challenges. And top on the list …

Kampala, Uganda | Christopher Adam | A number of African countries, including Kenya, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana and Zambia, are currently experiencing shortages of US dollars. The dollar is the dominant currency in international transactions. These countries rely on the U.S. currency to pay for foreign debts, essential goods and industrial …

  Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT l On April 13, Centenary Bank, joined hands with Rotary Club towards the continued support of the humanitarian initiatives. This was during a press launch held in Kampala where Rotary unveiled the official partners of the 98th Rotary District Conference. Beatrice Lugalambi the General Manager …

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT l The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) will hold the inaugural Public Finance Management (PFM) Conference from 18 – 20 April 2023 at the Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Entebbe. The conference will be both physical and online. It targets accounting officers, policymakers, planners, …