It is midday and Gaudensia Tankobatagira is sitting quietly on a stool beneath the shade of an avocado tree at her home in Kabigyemire Village, Busiriba Sub-county in Kamwenge District. Surrounded by her grandsons, the 63-year-old woman patiently shells beans. Dressed in a simple gown, p
Black Friday in developed economies such as the United States has since become a calendar event in several countries across the globe, especially Africa. This year it will kick off November 29, unofficially marking the start of the Christmas shopping season not only in the United State
A teenager who died while trying to rescue children who were caught up in the Kigogwa fuel tanker blaze has been described as selfless. Joseph Muwonge, 19, chose not to run away from the inferno on Tuesday evening as five children caught in the crosshairs cried out for help. The childr
The evening was filled with tributes, from colleagues celebrating his remarkable impact on MTN Uganda’s brand and market position. A light moment between Somdev and the MTN CFO, Andrew Bugembe (In suit)Various speakers praised Somdev’s contributions, highlighting his leadership i
By this time 62 years ago, Ugandans were getting down to the business of being independent, and the big men were rubbing their hands, relishing the opportunity to be chiefs. Having allied with the pro-monarchist and federalist Buganda-dominated Kabaka Yekka (King Only) Buganda-dominated
Among many other skills and initiatives, networking and collaboration have emerged as essential strategies for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to foster growth and enhance their visibility while actively engaging with their clients. Networking can be defined as the process of estab
Kisubi Mapeera Senior Secondary School is one of the best schools in Wakiso District, known for its academic success and holistic development, thanks to the unwavering leadership of Joseph Ddamulira Kawuma. DM bodytext: Over the past 20 years, he has transformed a fledgling institution, whic
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has increased car parking charges at Entebbe International Airport. The new charges will take effect next month, November 1. “In a bid to enhance ongoing efforts for investment in upgrading facilities for a better passenger experience, revised car
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is to pardon an unknown number of Ugandans held in their deportation centres and prisons before repatriating them to Uganda after negotiations with the government. The number of Ugandans to be pardoned will be known 60 days from now after Saudi Arabia has carr
A sick soldier of the Special Forces Command (SFC) has been stuck in Germany for the last 11 years after he was flown there for specialised treatment. Sgt George Bende reportedly got involved in an accident while heading for a function by First Lady Janet Museveni in Kazo District in 199
