Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni on Monday campaigned in Bukonzo East, Kasese District, where he called on residents to embrace commercial agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing as key drivers of wealth creation and job growth. Addressing supporters, President Museveni said peace and stability had laid a strong …
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More and more Zambians are finding their fortune not at the copper mines, but in the water. 27-year-old Sibongile Nthani is among those trying their hand at fish farming, benefitting from the experience of multinational Zambian players already in the market, and government support. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Following a 10-month period of job creation, Ugandan companies saw a broad stagnation in employment levels and higher input costs during December; nonetheless, driven by other factors, the monthly Stanbic Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose slightly to 54.0 compared to the 53.8 recorded …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 140 young people have graduated from Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL)’s Learning for Life program. This program has trained and equipped participants with essential business and hospitality skills, enhancing their chances of gaining employment in the hospitality industry and improving their livelihoods. Uganda …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Limited has announced the appointment of Nkanyiso Mncwabe as its new Managing Director, effective January 1, 2026, marking a leadership transition at Uganda’s leading beer manufacturer. The announcement was made today, January 5, in Kampala. Mncwabe takes over from Adu Rando, whose tenure …
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With rising government spending on space technologies, a continental Space Agency (AfSA) and increasing regional cooperation, Africa is betting on satellites to deliver affordable broadband, strengthen local industries, and accelerate its race to a digital future. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa is witnessing a sharp rise in regional satellite …
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Many young people will one day do jobs that don’t yet exist or did not exist a few years ago COMMENT | KOBUS MAREE | The world of work today, in the 21st century, is far more unpredictable than it was in the 20th century. Jobs come and go, roles …
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BEIJING | Xinhua | Xinhua News Agency on Monday unveiled its selection of the top 10 news stories that defined China in 2025. Below is a concise summary of these key events, listed in chronological order: 1. CPC launches Party-wide education campaign on improving conduct A comprehensive education campaign was …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) yesterday marked a major milestone with the graduation of the first-ever cohort of 36 women and girls under the Leesu Skilling Initiative, a six-month vocational training programme designed to equip women and girls with practical skills for sustainable …
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COMMENT | MAX VON THUN | Europeans have long lamented the continent’s lack of globally competitive tech companies. But since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the goal of ending Europe’s reliance on US-based tech giants has taken on new urgency. With US tech oligarchs interfering in European elections and the Trump administration …
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