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Rescue race intensifies after Venezuela's deadliest quakes in decades
CARACAS | Xinhua | Venezuela is racing against time on Thursday to rescue hundreds believed trapped beneath collapsed buildings after twin powerful earthquakes left at least 188 people dead and 1,520 injured, while authorities warned the toll could rise further as rescuers struggled to reach the worst-hit areas. The shallow earthquakes, measuring magnitudes of 7.2 … The post Rescue race intensifies after Venezuela's deadliest quakes in decades appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Why U.S. finds itself in stalemate as 60-day peace deadline expires
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The 60-day window established under the June 18 peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States expires on Monday, marking a critical moment for an agreement that was meant to create space for diplomacy and de-escalation. Yet as the deadline arrives, Washington finds itself increasingly trapped in a … The post Why U.S. finds itself in stalemate as 60-day peace deadline expires appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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The hackers are coming for Africa's critical infrastructure
From Uganda's electricity transmission network to telecommunications and financial systems, INTERPOL says Africa is facing an increasingly sophisticated cybercrime threat as criminals turn their attention to critical infrastructure, reports Ronald Musoke. On August 18, 2025, the Qilin ransomware group claimed Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) as a victim. The group, which operates a … The post The hackers are coming for Africa's critical infrastructure appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Huawei Uganda targets young ICT talent in Kyambogo recruitment drive
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Huawei Technologies Uganda Company Limited will on Friday, August 21, 2026, hold a campus recruitment drive at Kyambogo University as part of its efforts to identify and develop young ICT talent and strengthen the link between universities and industry. The recruitment exercise, scheduled to take place at CTF 106 from … The post Huawei Uganda targets young ICT talent in Kyambogo recruitment drive appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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PFF demands medical bail for Besigye
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uncertainty surrounds Dr. Kizza Besigye's expected return to court as the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) demands his immediate release on medical bail, saying his reported health condition could affect his ability to participate in the proceedings. The PFF also wants Justice Emmanuel Baguma, who is presiding over the case against … The post PFF demands medical bail for Besigye appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Zambias president wins second term with 60% of the vote
Hakainde Hichilema said he was "truly humbled" by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.
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NSSF seeks court order to take full possession of Temangalo land
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has started the process of seeking a High Court order to take full possession of its contested Temangalo land, as Parliament has given the Fund and businessman Amos Nzeyi until next Monday to resolve the long running dispute out of court. The Committee on … The post NSSF seeks court order to take full possession of Temangalo land appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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MTN expands maternal, newborn health support in Luuka
Luuka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiyunga Health Centre IV in Luuka District is receiving infrastructure, digital and community health support as MTN Uganda seeks to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare under its annual 21 Days of Y'ello Care campaign. The intervention, implemented under this year's theme, "Expand Equitable Health for Every Community," comes as Uganda continues … The post MTN expands maternal, newborn health support in Luuka appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Dry spell wipes out Karamoja's first wheat harvest
Moroto, Uganda | URN | More than 40 farmers in the Karamoja sub-region are counting losses after a prolonged dry spell destroyed more than 200 acres of wheat they planted in the region's first major attempt to grow the crop. The wheat project was introduced this year by the government through the Karamoja Mixed Farmers … The post Dry spell wipes out Karamoja's first wheat harvest appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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MUKULU TRIBUTE: The Alex Mukulu you may not have known
OBITUARY | HENRY MUTEBE | When news of Alex Mukulu's death came on August 15th, many Ugandans remembered the tough judge they had watched on Yolesa Ekitone on Bukedde Television. They remembered the blunt man who rarely massaged words, the judge who could stop a performance midway and tell a contestant, without ceremony, that … The post MUKULU TRIBUTE: The Alex Mukulu you may not have known appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Benard Feni named Entrepreneur of the Year as Euro Gold Refinery takes top extractives award
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Businessman and gospel artist Benard Feni, popularly known as Mungu Feni, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2026 Business Excellence Awards, where his company, Euro Gold Refinery Ltd, was also recognised as the Platinum Winner in the Best Natural Resources and Extractives category. The awards, organised … The post Benard Feni named Entrepreneur of the Year as Euro Gold Refinery takes top extractives award appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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ALEX MUKULU TRIBUTE: The ball is still on the penalty spot!
ALEX MUKULU EXITED THE STAGE -THE BALL IS STILL ON THE PENALTY SPOT. COMMENT | PATRICK OYULU | I am Patrick Oyulu, and you? "My name is Tony Kasule," he replied. That was my introduction to my new roommate in B1-6, Lumumba Hall, Makerere University, in 1992. I was a freshly minted fresher; Tony … The post ALEX MUKULU TRIBUTE: The ball is still on the penalty spot! appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Nzeyi ready to refund NSSF for disputed Temangalo land
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An investigative look into the National Social Security Fund's (NSSF) 2008 Temangalo land acquisition has exposed a 16-year administrative gridlock, leaving billions in workers' savings locked out of 55 contested acres.Despite NSSF holding all six legal land titles for the 463.87-acre estate, prominent businessman Amos Nzeyi continues … The post Nzeyi ready to refund NSSF for disputed Temangalo land appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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AMDA run puts preventive health at the centre of charity drive
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The annual AMDA Caravan Run took place at Kitante primary school in Kampala on Sunday, combining a fitness challenge with health screening and fundraising for a wider community outreach programme planned for Nyabwina Parish in Sheema District. The run, organised by the Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Association (AMDA), attracted about … The post AMDA run puts preventive health at the centre of charity drive appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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How Trump is reinvigorating democracy
COMMENT | JAN-WERNER MUELLER | Here in the Albanian capital Tirana, the hotel receptionists go out of their way to stress that the ongoing protests outside are entirely peaceful. Apparently, there have been quite a few room cancellations since mass demonstrations began in the spring. But ask them directly, and they might furtively hint that they … The post How Trump is reinvigorating democracy appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Uganda's golf breakthrough opens new window for tourism, business and investment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is set to gain greater visibility on the international golfing circuit this September after the Pearl of Africa Golf Series became the country's first professional golf tournament to attain Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) status under the Sunshine Development BET Tour. The recognition marks a significant milestone for … The post Uganda's golf breakthrough opens new window for tourism, business and investment appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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