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Leaders must know where they’re going’ – Pastor Enenche challenges Ugandan Ministers, Deputy Governor, others
The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche, on Wednesday delivered a keynote address at the Uganda Leadership & Economic Summit, held in Kampala. The summit coincided with the ongoing Healing and Deliverance Crusade...
GITC visits Sunda International after petition on unfair trade practices
By Issah Mohammed Accra, Sept 11, GNA – Officials of the Ghana International Trade Commission (GITC) have met with management of Sunda International, an international manufacturing company operating in Ghana, over unfair trade practices concerns....

Ugandan infrastructure up to three times too costly, parliament finds
A Ugandan parliamentary committee has slammed the cost of government-funded infrastructure projects in the country, which it says can end up costing three times more than necessary. The Committee on Public Accounts (Central Government), reporting...

Byamukama comes top as golfers shine in the Uganda Open Absa Pro-Am event
Vincent Byamukama gets his trophies 10 golfers will also have the opportunity to play and compete at the Magical Kenya Open Pro-Am Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2025 Pro-Am Tournament of the Uganda Golf Open concluded at Lugazi Hills Golf...

New crop of High Holidays children’s books take place in Hong Kong and Uganda
A laugh-out-loud Sukkot story that reimagines the classic tale of the three little pigs; an inspiring work of historical fiction story about a Jewish family in Vienna fleeing Nazi persecution and becoming refugees in Shanghai; and a heartwarming...

‘This land is wonderful for wine’: Israeli settlers strengthen grip on West Bank
In the distance, the Palestinian city of Nablus spreads out between the mountains; the Israeli military checkpoints surrounding it are not noticeable from here. The urban grey contrasts with the deep green of the settlement vineyard in the...
Another ‘first AI factory in Africa’? Uganda is said to have made its entry into the AI race
The Aeonian Project, which is being touted as potentially being Africa’s AI factory, is now set for a swift rollout, with the first phase of the deployment scheduled for the second half of next year. At the core of the initiative, the Aeonian...
Sudan's Hidden War: Muslim Brotherhood's Grip On Army Threatens Regional Stability, Global Trade
Authored by Anna Mahjar-Barducci via The Gatestone Institute, Sudan's brutal civil war, often overshadowed by global headlines, is not just a clash between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and their former military allies turned rivals, the Rapid...

Bikes from Zimbabwe and Uganda to grace Concours d’Elegance
Three Zimbabwe bike enthusiasts and five bikers from Uganda will be riding from Harare and Kampala to Nairobi to take part in this year’s Africa Concours d’Elegance scheduled for Sunday, September 28. The Concours d’Elegance, considered the...

HANDS TOO DIRTY! NRM CEC kicks out EC boss Tanga Odoi, juniors to get fat pay
The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has resolved that Dr. Tanga Odoi step aside from managing the forthcoming Youth elections, following controversy surrounding his son’s recent victory but later...

Australia, Canada and Ireland support safe food trade
Australia, Canada and Ireland have recently made financial contributions to a program that helps other countries improve food safety. Australia is providing $4 million (U.S. $2.6 million) through the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF)...

Judge slams Trump administration for ‘disingenuous’ plot to illegally deport Africans to Ghana
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European Investment Bank steps up climate funding pledge to €1 trillion
In a groundbreaking commitment to combat climate change, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has intensified its focus on green financing, pledging an impressive €1 trillion investment by 2030. The move underscores the EIB’s role as a global leader...

The Ocean Economy Is Poised for a Sustainable Shift. So Is Its Workforce
The ocean is the world’s largest carbon sink and the source of half of the world’s oxygen. According to a new report, it is also one of the world’s biggest employers. The future of ocean employment, however, is in question – and the nature of...
Chinese firms contribute to community development through CSR initiatives: Ugandan minister
KAMPALA, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Ugandan Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio Rukia Nakadama said on Wednesday that Chinese enterprises are strengthening communities in the East African country through their corporate social...

10000 Savings Groups initiated by World Vision receive loans financing from Vision Fund
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Close to 10,000 Savings Groups initiated by World Vision Uganda have received additional financing from VisionFund in the form of FAST (Finance, Accelerating, Saving groups, Transformation) loans to the value of...

“Agricultural Financing Gap Threaten Food Security” Expert Warn
Authorities and development experts are urging Africa nations to address a critical financing gap in agriculture, warning it could jeopardize food security and economic stability across the continent. While agriculture accounts for more than...

Qatar and Uganda discuss ways to enhance labour cooperation
QNA Doha Assistant Undersecretary for Migrant Labour Affairs at the Ministry of Labour Hamad Faraj Dalmouk and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development of the Republic of Uganda Aggrey David Kibenge discussed on...

Qatar and Uganda discuss enhancing labour co-operation
Assistant Undersecretary for Migrant Labour Affairs at the Ministry of Labour, Hamad Faraj Dalmouk, and Uganda's Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Aggrey David Kibenge yesterday discussed strengthening...

Uganda assumes Asian-African Legal presidency
Uganda’s Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka has assumed the presidency of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO). Uganda took over the presidency from Thailand, after becoming hosts of the five-day 63rd Annual Session at Speke...