Renewable energy will need more investment, or Africa will stay dependent on fossil fuels NEW ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaics and onshore wind power can help sub-Saharan Africa meet its energy requirements from sources that have lower emissions than fossil fuels. Currently, the sub-continent …
Read More »Full list of World Cup matches that UBC TV will broadcast
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | UBC TV Uganda has released the list of 28 of 64 Qatar World Cup 2022 matches that they will telecast live. The national broadcaster will relay eight matches on each of match day 1, 2 and 3; half the matches of the …
Read More »Full list of the top-10 World Cup shocks in history
Saudi Arabia’s win against Argentina supplants USA 1-0 England in 1950 as the biggest World Cup upset ✳ RESULT ⚽ Argentina 1 Saudi Arabia 2 ✳ TODAY ⚽ Denmark vs Tunisia 4pm ⚽ Mexico vs Poland 7pm ⚽ France vs Australia 10pm California, US | GRACENOT | After today’s shock …
Read More »MALABA: DRC bound fuel truck ambushed, driven to Mbale
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Using the modern Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS), the Uganda Revenue Authority’s security team on Friday rescued a fuel truck that had been hijacked by robbers. According to a statement from URA, their Mbale enforcement team foiled the robbery of the fuel truck that …
Read More »How Uganda could cushion itself from global food supply shocks
FAO research urges Govt to prioritize investments in agriculture to spur growth and reduce poverty Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | A set of economic studies by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has found that modest but well-prioritized investments in Uganda’s agricultural sector could in the long run lower food …
Read More »Police strategy under scrutiny
Eyes on Deputy IGP Gen. Katsigazi over attacks on stations Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The attack on Kyanja Police Post on the night of Nov. 13 was as daring as they come: assailants riding on motorbikes and firing rounds of bullets at the station with intent of capturing guns. …
Read More »RESULT: Ecuador 2 Qatar 0
🌟 World Cup 2022 ✳ TODAY ⚽ Qatar 0 Ecuador 2 ✳ MONDAY ⚽ England vs Iran 4pm ⚽ Senegal vs Netherlands 7pm ⚽ USA vs Wales 10pm Doha, Qatar | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Ecuador got off to a winning start against hosts Qatar in the tournament opener at …
Read More »🔴 LIVE: Qatar World Cup kicks off
🌟 World Cup 2022 kick-off ✳ TODAY ⚽ Opening ceremony 5.30pm ⚽ Qatar vs Ecuador 7pm ✳ TOMORROW ⚽ England vs Iran 4pm ⚽ Senegal vs Netherlands 7pm ⚽ USA vs Wales 10pm Doha, Qatar | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | The first FIFA World Cup to be held in the …
Read More »Uganda witnesses first beatification fete on home soil
Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was pomp and excitement as the catholic faithful gathered on Sunday in Kalongo town council, in Agago district to witness the rite of the Beatification of Venerable Dr. Joseph Ambrosoli. During the Eucharistic celebration, precisely after the penitential rite and before the singing of …
Read More »D-DAY: Qatar 2022 opening ceremony starts 5.30pm
🔴Sparkling FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony to feature pop sensation Jung Kook of BTS 🔴A sparkling opening ceremony inside the Bedouin-tent inspired Al Bayt Stadium will invite the world to come together in Qatar as the FIFA World Cup kicks off for the first time in the Middle …
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