Over 50 Criminal Gang Members Arrested in Weekend Operation

Humanoid robot games put real-world skills to the test

  BEIJING | Xinhua | Inside a makeshift restaurant, a humanoid robot gripped a snack with a pair of tongs, placed it in a microwave, turned the timer dial and then moved on to deal with another order — all under the watchful eyes of judges. The restaurant-service contest, held earlier this week ahead of … The post Humanoid robot games put real-world skills to the test appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

The end of the Bush War era

  Transition to Muhoozi's UPDF generation nearly complete   Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Nineteen generals of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) retired from active service on August 20 in what is likely one of the army's biggest senior-level retirements in recent years. It also marked the end of the Bush War generation … The post The end of the Bush War era appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Zambia closes courts as opposition prepares election petition

  Mundubile petition window closes as courts shut for business   Lusaka, Zambia | LUSAKA TIMES | The window for losing presidential candidate Brian Mundubile to petition the results of the August 13 general election closes today amid the closure of court premises in Lusaka and several other parts of the country, with police deployed at some of … The post Zambia closes courts as opposition prepares election petition appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

FIA warns of illicit finance due to oil activities in Bunyoro

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The rapid economic transformation taking place in the Bunyoro sub-region could create new opportunities for criminals to move or conceal illicit funds, the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has warned. The authority has identified land transactions, money lending, corruption in local governments, cross-border trade, and smuggling among activities that could be … The post FIA warns of illicit finance due to oil activities in Bunyoro appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board

Last year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.

101-year-old great-grandmother arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria

Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling retail sachets of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.

The next financial divide isn't between rich and poor, but investors vs consumers

    On one side are people building ownership in the economy; on the other are people financing consumption with borrowed money.   COMMENT | MITCHELLE MUGYENI | Everyone assumes Uganda's next financial fault line will be the old one: rich versus poor. Look closer at the numbers, and a different divide is already forming … The post The next financial divide isn't between rich and poor, but investors vs consumers appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Manchester City, Liverpool snatch points through late goals in Premier League

LONDON | Xinhua |  Manchester City came from a goal down to open its English Premier League campaign with a 2-1 home win over Bournemouth on Sunday. Manchester City went into the game following last weekend's 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, and doubts over its form increased when Marcus Tavernier put Bournemouth ahead following … The post Manchester City, Liverpool snatch points through late goals in Premier League appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 31

A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.

Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms

Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilemas second inauguration appear to be continuing.

Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66

Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema.

Vinka turns up the heat in electrifying maiden concert

  Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | On Friday night, Swangz Avenue sensation Vinka raised her growing status as an Afropop titan at her live and loud maiden concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval. Taking to the stage to a roaring crowd, the hitmaker delivered a high-energy performance that moved through some of the biggest songs … The post Vinka turns up the heat in electrifying maiden concert appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Uganda declared free of latest polio outbreak

  Uganda detected poliovirus in May 2024, prompting health authorities to strengthen surveillance and outbreak response activities   Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and four other African countries have been cleared of recent polio outbreaks after independent assessments found no evidence that the virus is still spreading. The World Health Organization (WHO) said … The post Uganda declared free of latest polio outbreak appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Study finds high rates of preterm birth, stillbirth at Kawempe Hospital

Kampala, Uganda | URN | A new study has found that stillbirth, preterm birth and neonatal mortality remain high among women delivering at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, with rates exceeding Uganda's national estimates. The study, published in the Medical Journal Vaccine, found a stillbirth incidence of 26.3 per 1,000 total births, compared with the national … The post Study finds high rates of preterm birth, stillbirth at Kawempe Hospital appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.