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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa challenged engineers to put innovation at the centre of their work. He said innovation will help the African Continent to find homegrown solutions to its challenges, especially in the road and construction sector. Speaking at the 2023 National …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum is running the third edition of 90 Days of Oil and Gas Media Campaign with the main objective of giving an update on the sector’s projects, emerging opportunities, challenges, and possible solutions. Under the theme, “Facts Behind Uganda’s Oil …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Aug.17, MTN MoMo announced the launch of the third edition of the MoMo API Group Hackathon, an innovative platform designed to bring together visionary web developers and entrepreneurs from across Africa. This exciting event aims to harness the power of technology and creativity to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, said that she was enthusiastic about spearheading the introduction of Net Metering technology in Uganda. She proposed pilot programs for this innovative billing system at prominent government sites, including the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in …

Study tests various textures and their ability to harbor harmful pathogens Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Routinely cleaning wristbands is generally ignored. New research finds 95% of wristbands tested were contaminated. Rubber and plastic wristbands had higher bacterial counts, while gold and silver, had little to no bacteria. Researchers from Florida …

It has taken 30 years to appear overnight NEW ANALYSIS | LESIBA SETHOGA | In the foreground, five spades are rammed into a stark, barren plain. In the distance, but framed in the center of the image, is earth-moving equipment to reinforce that this occasion is a groundbreaking ceremony. The …

CSOs want government to renegotiate with the lender on funding key development projects Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Following the World Bank decision issued on Aug.8 to stop new public funding to Uganda in relation to the passing of the anti-homosexuality bill into law, a group of civil society organizations …

Revelations made at Ministry of Health experts meeting on alcohol use disorders  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda, like many other countries, faces significant challenges related to alcohol use disorders (AUDs) resulting from hazardous alcohol consumption. This situation has a considerable impact on public health and the social well-being of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank is commemorating 40 years of transformative banking services. As part of the celebrations, the bank embarked on a series of training sessions aimed at empowering educators in financial literacy across various regions. The bank’s initiative to empower educators in financial literacy has been …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda has unveiled the 2023 Accountancy Service Awards (ASA) Awards to recognise outstanding individuals and institutions that have made an impact in the accountancy profession and in their communities. Introduced in 2015, the Accountancy Service Awards are premium …