Zambia’s Dayne Jr Moore win his first title in Uganda, the 2024 Johnnie Walker Uganda Professional Golf Open 🟢 19TH Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Pro Open ⛳ SELECT FINAL RESULTS 🏌 1⃣ Moore 🇿🇲 64 73 72 72 281 -3 2⃣ Nsanzuwera 🇷🇼 66 76 72 68 283 -1 ✳ …
Read More »Vice President Alupo hails strong Uganda-China relations
VP Jessica Alupo: Uganda draws valuable lessons from China’s modernization path BEIJING, China | Xinhua | Uganda has drawn valuable lessons from China’s modernization experience, Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo has said. In a written interview with Xinhua for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in …
Read More »Moore of the same on Day 2 at the Uganda Golf Open
Zambian ace Moore maintains firm grip on leaderboard, 11 Ugandan pros make cut at Uganda Open 🟢 DAY 2 Uganda Pro Golf Open leader board⛳️🏌️ 1⃣ Moore 🇿🇲 64 73 -5 2⃣ Madoya 🇰🇪 66 76 0 3⃣ Celestin 🇷🇼 70 73 +1 4⃣ Ndayisenga 🇷🇼 75 68 +1 ✳ …
Read More »Arua City taken to court for failure to issue Barifa forest permit
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maracha County Member of Parliament Denis Oguzu Lee has dragged Arua City to court for refusing to issue a development permit for a proposed ecotourism and recreational centre at Arua Central Forest Reserve locally known as Barifa. In April 2019, the National Forestry Authority …
Read More »ANNIVERSARY: Uganda Airlines shows that time really flies
COMMENT | Samson Tinka | Time really flies. Uganda Airlines marked 5 years in the sky on 28th Aug 2024. That was the date an inaugural flight departed Entebbe for Nairobi. We celebrate these five years because this is a milestone for the national career. The naysayers gave the airlines …
Read More »Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon gives Ugandan tourism a big boost
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Saturday, running enthusiasts and adventure seekers from around the world gathered in Kasese District for the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon. This event, which attracted participants from over 20 countries, has grown in prominence, with three of its courses receiving certification …
Read More »Egypt announces Africa’s first hydrogen-powered skyscraper, offering a new era for green power
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 …
Read More »Beijing launches drone delivery service on the Great Wall
BEIJING | Xinhua | Beijing has launched its first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) logistics delivery route in the Badaling section of the Great Wall, which enables tourists to receive summer relief items and emergency supplies within minutes, said the Badaling scenic area on Friday. The south ninth watchtower on the …
Read More »Security beefed up ahead of Kasese’s Rwenzori Theluji Festival
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has been beefed up in Kasese district ahead of the third edition of the Rwenzori Theluji Festival. This year’s festival will take place on Saturday starting with the marathon. The festival is a showcase of the uniqueness of biodiversity in and around Kasese. The …
Read More »Living Waters Resort elevates adventure tourism with new zipline experiences
Jinja, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Living Waters Resort is set to redefine Uganda’s adventure tourism landscape by introducing its exhilarating new zipline experiences. The resort’s recent addition of twin ziplines promises to elevate its status as a premier destination for thrill-seekers from within and outside the country. The …
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