Business •
07 Mar '25
Company directors and secretaries have been called upon to rethink governance in an AI-driven world and explore ways to foster more objective, transparent, and effective decision-making processes.This call was made during the 14th Annual Directors and Company Secretaries Conference, held u
Business •
07 Mar '25
Lawmakers and civil society groups are now calling for independent investigations and accountability for security forces involved in the violenceThe government has announced that some civilians arrested during the recent violence at a Kawempe by-election campaign
Business •
07 Mar '25
The restoration of the Entebbe Botanical Gardens (EBG) has taken a significant step forward, with approximately 40 families voluntarily relocating from the premises.This follows a notice issued earlier this year by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), addressing concerns over the legality
Business •
07 Mar '25
In the fast-paced world of banking, where numbers often take precedence over people, Grace Muliisa is leading with a different approach one that prioritises service, community, and innovation.As the Managing Director of Ecobank Uganda since 2021, she has set herself apart by focusing on pe
Business •
07 Mar '25
Journalists bring us news, inform us about our communities, and ensure accountability. They deserve protection, not violence - Bishop Anthony ZziwaThe Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese, the Rev Anthony Zziwa, has condemned security officers for their mistreatment
Business •
06 Mar '25
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the continuation of mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), following recommendations from its Emergency Consultative Group (ECG).This decision comes amid rising cases, the emergence
Business •
06 Mar '25
Airtel Money and Mastercard have unveiled a new virtual card that enables customers in Uganda to shop using their mobile money account at more than 100 million merchants across 200 countries through Mastercard’s global network.Airtel Money Uganda Managing Director, Japhet Aritho hailed t
Business •
06 Mar '25
As Uganda prepares to mark International Women’s Day 2025, activists led by Femme Forte Uganda have raised alarm over the persistent menstrual hygiene crisis affecting millions of girls.They warn that inadequate access to sanitary products and clean water continues to hinder girls’ edu
Business •
06 Mar '25
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has cancelled 112 land titles that were illegally issued within Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) across Uganda.This move is part of ongoing efforts to protect the country’s forest cover from encroachment and fraudulent land acquisitions.Accordin
Business •
06 Mar '25
BBC | Pope Francis has remained stable after suffering two episodes of respiratory failure on Monday.In its nightly update, the Vatican said the Pope did not present any further episodes of respiratory failure or bronchospasm."He remained afebrile, always alert, coo