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Centenary Bank and Rotary Uganda unite to give hope for cancer patients
Dr Fabian Kasi, Managing Director, Centenary Bank (MIDDLE) and Rotary International Director-Elect Emmanuel Katongole with Rotary, Nsambya and Centenary Bank officials Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, in partnership with Rotary...
Steenhuisen declares 24 bottles of Pinotage, Fieldbar Cooler, Uganda trip, and renting a Sea Point townhouse | MPs DECLARATIONS
From 12 bottles of wine and four Nguni hides to 24 bottles of various Pinotage wines and a sponsored trip to Uganda, these are just some of the gifts DA leader John Steenhuisen received, according to his latest Member of Parliament (MP)...

Nigeria Unveils 10-Year Action Plan to Transform Agriculture, Prioritise Youth Innovation
The federal government, on Tuesday, unveiled a 10-year Strategic Action Plan (2026–2035) to transform its agricultural sector, with Vice President Kashim Shettima declaring that the youth-led innovation will be central to the country’s food...

Nigeria commits $538 million to agro-industrial zones, unveils 10-year youth-led agricultural plan
Nigeria has committed $538.05 million to the first phase of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme and unveiled a youth-driven 10-year Strategic Action Plan (2026–2035) to transform its agricultural sector, according to Vice...

Not a threat, but a test: inside Uganda’s new tax reality
Why URA audits are opportunities, not enemies In Uganda’s business corridors—whether it’s a small Kampala retail shop or a major logistics firm in Namanve—there is one letter that rarely sparks celebration: a notification from the Uganda Revenue...

The Stage is Set: Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania Gear Up for CHAN 2024
A transformative moment in African football is taking shape as Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania gear up to host the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. Embracing the shared motto “Pamoja” – the Swahili term for Together – 19...

Tributes pour in for former Ugandan Ambassador Laus Angualia
Laus Angualia Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Heartfelt tributes are pouring in from across West Nile and beyond following the death of Laus Angualia Richard, Uganda’s former Ambassador to Egypt and the Middle East. Angualia, aged 52, died...

President Museveni Meets Uganda Tourism Association Leadership, Commits to Policy Reform and Sector Growth
In a historic engagement at State House, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, held a high-level meeting with the leadership of the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA). The delegation was led by UTA President Mrs. Yogi...

Uganda to host inaugural development finance summit in September 2025
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda is set to host the first-ever Uganda Development Finance Summit from September 1 to 2, 2025, at the Speke Resort Convention Centre in Kampala. Organized by the Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the high-level...

At UN Food Summit, Nigeria Unveils 10-year Youth-led Agricultural Renewal Plan
•Shettima: We’ve doled out $538m for SAPZs, created 785,000 jobs Deji Elumoye in Abuja The federal government, yesterday, unveiled a 10-year Strategic Action Plan (2026–2035) to transform its agricultural sector, with Vice President Kashim...

What UAE need to do to get closer to Rugby World Cup dream
The UAE’s admirable quest for a place at the next Rugby World Cup finally reached its end at the weekend when they were soundly beaten by Namibia in Uganda. The loss was predictable. After all, they were playing against a fully professional side...

Isaiah Katumwa makes Uganda sound good with his take on jazz
One would think that after that massive show he had with Kirk Whalum just two months ago at the same venue, anything else with Isaiah Katumwa in it would be an overdose of a good thing; nope! Ugandans love whom they love, and will show up every...

Global firm takes over Goodlife Pharmacy, eyes manufacturing
Young pharmacist checking the shelves with a digital tablet at the pharmacy.[Courtesy] CFAO Healthcare has fully acquired the Goodlife chain of pharmacies at an undisclosed amount of money, following the green light from the Comesa Competition...

Africa explores small modular reactors to plug power gaps
Nairobi. As global nuclear capacity surges, African nations are turning to SMRs not just for access—but for autonomy, industrialisation, and energy resilience African countries are exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) to deliver clean, reliable...

UNOC, Vivo Energy partner to boost LPG infrastructure
UNOC, Vivo Energy partner to boost LPG infrastructure The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has signed an Early Project Activities Agreement (EPAA) with Vivo Energy to develop Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) infrastructure at Kabalega Industrial...

Zohran Mamdani Celebrated Wedding At His Mom’s House In Uganda, And Fox News Empire Is MAD
MAD! One of the Rupert Murdoch media organs’ favorite tricks goes like this. Have one organ write or deliver a rant on a thing that’s outraging them. Pronouns at the mall! Are they just shoving them down your kids’ throats there? Have other...

Stability Spurs Agricultural Boom Along Central Equatoria's Main Supply Corridor
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) JUBA, South Sudan, July 29, 2025/APO Group/ -- Abawu Lorna operates a modest stall at one of the bustling markets in Aru Junction, a lively town in Central Equatoria. As the breadwinner, she is taking care of...

South Sudanese Catholic University Teams up with Top Ugandan University to Boost Agricultural Studies
The affiliation between the two institutions focused specifically on agricultural sciences. The agreement aims to leverage UMU’s established expertise to develop local agricultural education and capacity. On his part, the Academic Registrar of...

Ag Progress Days 2025 Coverage: Stay Up To Date On Penn State's Annual Agricultural Event
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BrighterMonday Uganda champions inclusive workplaces at HR Fusion
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant move to champion inclusivity and belonging in the workplace, BrighterMonday Uganda, a leader in tech recruitment and HR solutions, recently hosted “HR Fusion: Creating Inclusive: Fostering...