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How Meta built a global marketplace for illegal wildlife trade
A new investigation reveals that Facebook, Instagram and Meta's other social media platforms have evolved into the world's largest online marketplace for illegal wildlife trade, with recommendation algorithms, engagement tools and monetization systems helping traffickers reach millions of potential buyers while endangered species pay the ultimate price, reports Ronald Musoke There was a time … The post How Meta built a global marketplace for illegal wildlife trade appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Zert Essential and the business of building a digital brand
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's creator economy has lowered the barriers to entry into film, digital media and brand marketing. It has also blurred the line between public profile and public record. Few emerging creators illustrate that tension more than Kizito Sirajje, known professionally as Zert Essential, whose career spans content creation, filmmaking, … The post Zert Essential and the business of building a digital brand appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:19
How dfcu Bank and Best Farmers Awards boosted Busingye's vision for modern agriculture
For 62 years now, dfcu Bank has positioned itself as an agricultural bank, providing tailored financial solutions, capacity building, market linkages, and knowledge exchange that have empowered thousands of farmers to grow sustainable agribusinesses. Through the Best Farmers Awards, the Bank in partnership with Vision Group, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the Embassy of the … The post How dfcu Bank and Best Farmers Awards boosted Busingye's vision for modern agriculture appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:20
Okia's death adds to growing list of student tragedies at Kyambogo
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The body of a Kyambogo University student who went missing last week has been found at City Mortuary in Mulago, leaving the university community in mourning and raising fresh concerns over the safety of students living off campus. The body of Okia Aaron, a third-year Bachelor of Business Administration student, was … The post Okia's death adds to growing list of student tragedies at Kyambogo appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:21
Power, pleasure and patriarchy: Why The Polygamist on Netflix is captivating viewers
ENTERTAINMENT | GRACE KHUNOU | The Polygamist is a Netflix series that has soared up the streaming platform's charts and triggered a global conversation about men who cheat in relationships. It tracks the fatal ruptures in what seems like a successful upper class family, the Gomoras. Although the story plays out in South Africa, the series is adapted from Zimbabwean … The post Power, pleasure and patriarchy: Why The Polygamist on Netflix is captivating viewers appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:21
Equity Group, AfricaNenda launch digital Infrastructure drive for financial inclusion
Nairobi, Kenya | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | A new partnership between Equity Group, AfricaNenda Foundation and the Gates Foundation is set to accelerate the development of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) across Africa in a move expected to expand financial inclusion, strengthen digital payment systems and support cross-border trade. The initiative, announced in Nairobi on Tuesday … The post Equity Group, AfricaNenda launch digital Infrastructure drive for financial inclusion appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:22
Lukwago seeks court order for his treatment in India
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has appealed to the Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court to facilitate urgent medical intervention to save his life. He says his health has seriously deteriorated and that specialists have recommended further treatment in India. Lukwago opted to appear via a Zoom link from Luzira Prison … The post Lukwago seeks court order for his treatment in India appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theguardian Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:17:19
Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds
Researchers testing a cheap, homegrown oil in Uganda found what cats knew all along – it worked as well as the artificial chemical used globally A homegrown catnip lotion has proven "just as effective as Deet" as a mosquito repellant in trials carried out in Uganda.Catnip, or Nepeta cataria, is a common herb from the mint family. The chemical in the plant that causes feline euphoria – nepetalactone – also has insect-repelling properties but this has not previously been commercialised. Continue reading...
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@uplandMedia Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:40
MTN further clarifies July 5 service disruption
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | "We are sorry to our customers who were affected by the service disruption that happened on Sunday." That apology dominated a media briefing addressed by top MTN Uganda officials at the company's headquarters in Kampala on July 7, as management sought to explain the circumstances surrounding a network … The post MTN further clarifies July 5 service disruption appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Chris Obore petitions High Court for bail
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament's Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Chris Obore Ariko, has petitioned the High Court in Kampala seeking to be released on bail as he awaits trial. Obore and other employees of the Parliamentary Commission are facing corruption and money laundering arising from the alleged mismanagement of more … The post Chris Obore petitions High Court for bail appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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'Oil is a Curse': Villages in Uganda face land ownership uncertainty
Buliisa, Uganda | URN | For as long as Moses K. Asaba can remember, his family has lived on the ancestral land they call home. A resident of Bugana Village in Uganda's Buliisa District, he speaks with a deep sense of uncertainty and frustration, no longer certain that he and his descendants will continue living there. … The post 'Oil is a Curse': Villages in Uganda face land ownership uncertainty appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:33:30
"This is a death sentence for me," Lukwago tells court he needs urgent surgery abroad after Mulago doctors diagnose five chronic illnesses
Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has told the Makindye Chief Magistrates Court that his health is rapidly deteriorating after doctors at Mulago National Referral Hospital diagnosed him with five chronic medical conditions, including complications that require surgery in India. Appearing before the court via video link from Luzira Prison, Lukwago said a team of The post "This is a death sentence for me," Lukwago tells court he needs urgent surgery abroad after Mulago doctors diagnose five chronic illnesses first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:52:08
Equity Group, AfricaNenda partner to expand digital payments across Africa
Equity Group has joined forces with the AfricaNenda Foundation and the Gates Foundation to accelerate the rollout of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) across Africa, a move aimed at making financial services more accessible, improving digital payments and boosting cross-border trade. The partnership, unveiled in Nairobi on Tuesday, will begin in Rwanda before expanding to the The post Equity Group, AfricaNenda partner to expand digital payments across Africa first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:30
URA: Uganda loses $700m annually to smuggling
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Government vehicles, porous borders and limited public awareness continue to fuel smuggling in Uganda, making it one of the country's biggest sources of revenue loss, according to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). The tax body estimates that Uganda loses more than $700 million annually through smuggling and other illegal cross-border … The post URA: Uganda loses $700m annually to smuggling appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:31
WORLD CUP: Spain, Belgium advance as Ronaldo exits
NEW YORK | Xinhua | Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo bowed out as Spain and Belgium booked their places in the World Cup quarterfinals on Monday. In Seattle, Charles De Ketelaere scored two goals and set up another as Belgium advanced with a 4-1 win over the United States. De Ketelaere scored either side of Malik … The post WORLD CUP: Spain, Belgium advance as Ronaldo exits appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Africa's record World Cup showing electrifies football-passionate continent, diaspora
NAIROBI | Xinhua | From debutant Cabo Verde's fairy-tale run to traditional powerhouse Morocco's unbeaten streak, African football has emerged as an increasingly formidable presence on the global stage. Ten African teams entered the expanded FIFA World Cup. For the first time in the tournament's history, 90 percent of African teams advanced to the knockout … The post Africa's record World Cup showing electrifies football-passionate continent, diaspora appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:32
WORLD CUP: Brazil's lost production line
NEW YORK | Xinhua | Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway in the round of 16 meant football's most successful nation has now gone six consecutive World Cups without lifting the trophy, the longest drought in its history. The country's football factory has hardly stopped producing outstanding talent over that period. The latest squad still included … The post WORLD CUP: Brazil's lost production line appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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