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TotalEnergies Brings Electric Charging to Kampala with New Public Station

TotalEnergies Brings Electric Charging to Kampala with New Public Station

(Kampala) – TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda has opened its first public electric charging station in Kampala at the Wampewo Service Station, in partnership with Green Hub. This launch represents a notable advancement in Uganda’s commitment to transitioning towards renewable energy and sustainable

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Mobile phone subscribers now spending more on data than calls

Mobile phone subscribers now spending more on data than calls

Mobile phone subscribers in Uganda are now spending an average of Shs13,365 per month on mobile phone services, according to a report by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). The report, which reviews the quarterly performance of the telecommunication sector, indicates that the average

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Bad habits that may be damaging your car

Bad habits that may be damaging your car

James Bright has been a long-distance driver since 1997. Over time, he has observed that neglecting unusual sounds in a car is one of the poor car maintenance habits that gradually reduce the lifespan of the vehicle. "An unusual sound, even if the car is still moving, could end up causin

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The dark side of Uganda's boda boda boom

The dark side of Uganda's boda boda boom

The number of people who died in traffic incidents in Uganda rose by more than 10 percent in the past decade, despite global road traffic deaths falling by five percent per the World Health Organisation (WHO). Uganda Police Force statistics attributed nearly 45 percent of deaths caused b

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DRC government pushes back against US child labour assessment

DRC government pushes back against US child labour assessment

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has protested the US labelling of child labour in mines, with Kinshasa saying the assessment does not take into account the steps taken to improve on the sector’s governance. The reactions this week followed a US Department of Labour’s report th

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African music platform to pay $1m in royalties

African music platform to pay $1m in royalties

A leading African music platform has announced that it is now prioritising hyperlocal markets to enhance the reach and impact of both its artistes and advertisers, focusing on tailored content in key regions across the continent. “This approach has led to specific content development i

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Why you must always test your soil

Why you must always test your soil

In the early stages, Uganda's soils were considered fertile and little was done to improve productivity in a systematic way. However it was soon realised that crop yields in Uganda declined under continuous cultivation due to soil degradation like anywhere else. This is the thinking

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Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

Four years ago, the coronavirus pandemic increased human reliance on technology which enabled virtual engagements. Research by the National Library of Medicine, a US-based biomedical informatics and the world's largest biomedical online library shows that the Covid-19 imposed restr

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Is your car due for wheel alignment?

Is your car due for wheel alignment?

Is your car experiencing uneven tyre wear? Does it pull to one side as you drive, or does the steering wheel become crooked when you are driving straight? If so, your car likely needs an alignment. It is important to visit your mechanic to have your wheels aligned. Continuing to drive in thi

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Ugandan Engineers Freed By South Sudan After Muhoozi Intervention

Ugandan Engineers Freed By South Sudan After Muhoozi Intervention

Two Ugandan engineers who were abducted by South Sudan soldiers a couple of months ago have been released.The freed hostages have been identified as Mr Joachim Musinguzi and Mr Julius Kitende.

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