AFRICA is one of the fastest-growing betting markets in the world. A young, mobile-first audience has made betting part of everyday digital life. With this rapid expansion comes responsibility. Player protection has become a central topic for the global betting industry. Operators are rethinking how to balance growth, safety, and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati emerged as a standout performer at the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, earning top honours for its leadership and innovation in the building and construction sector. The company was awarded the title of Best Sector Exhibitor in Building, Construction and Housing Technology, …
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Building on Lies: We’re told Uganda produced over 4.6 million tonnes of cement in 2022. That the industry is thriving. That it deserves tax holidays, subsidies, and the status of a strategic investor. But if you take a closer look, it’s a hoax. COMMENT | APOLLO BUREGYEYA | I have been reading …
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Forbes is set to construct a 50-storey hydrogen-powered building in Egypt, the first of its kind in Africa. This groundbreaking project represents a significant leap in hydrogen innovation and promises to pave the way for more sustainable skyscrapers across the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Egypt is racing …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three UPDF soldiers were injured when defiant encroachers on land belonging to the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole attacked engineers on surveying duty. The UPDF Engineering Brigade is currently renovating Namboole Stadium which started with the construction of the 4.2km perimeter wall surrounding every corner of the stadium. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Construction of the Justice, Law, and Order Sector-JLOS house has commenced at Naguru. Two contractors, Seyani Brothers Limited and Semion Uganda Limited are undertaking the construction of the over 256.5 billion Shillings facility on 5 acres of land along Katalima Road. The construction shall …
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Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPEDNENT | A residential building in Busia district has collapsed killing a minor and injuring five other members of the same family. The deceased is 7 year-old Willy Ouma while the injured are William Sanya, Buluma Wejuli, a one Aminah, and their mother Grace Taaka, all …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A five floor building that collapsed in Lukuli, Makindye in May last year, killing 13 people was being constructed by an “engineer” by whose highest qualification is a certificate in bricklaying. This revelation that URN is making public for the first time is in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several people are feared dead following the collapse of a storied building under construction in down-town Kampala. According to witnesses in Kisenyi near Mengo, several people including builders, drivers, food vendors and bystanders are all trapped inside the building. Several people rushed with all …
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VIDEO: Two injured as four storey building collapses in Buziga Kampala, Uganda | NTV UGANDA | Two people on Sunday were injured as four storey building under construction collapsed in Buziga. By press time the Police fire brigade were still searching for any people probably trapped under the debris of a four …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
