Hundreds of farmers get new tips in run up to Uganda Veterinary Association AGM

  Dairy farmers get tips on cattle dip treatment at the NARO grounds in Mbarara on Wednesday Mbarara, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG |  Hundreds of veterinarians and veterinary paraprofessionals have converged on Mbarara City as the Uganda Veterinary Association ( …

Standard Chartered Considers Exiting Retail Banking in Botswana, Uganda, and Zambia Amid Strategic Restructuring

LONDON– Standard Chartered (STAN.L) is exploring the possibility of divesting its wealth and retail banking operations in Botswana, Uganda, and Zambia, as part of a strategic overhaul to optimise capital and focus on more lucrative markets, according to …

Did lack of money force the call-off of Rugby Uganda Cup?

Heathens’ Aziz Khan is tackled by Pirates’ Haruna Muhammad and Peter Tinashe This weekend, an 8-team tournament pitting some of the top-flight rugby teams is expected to get underway. Heathens, Kobs, Pirates, Mongers, Rhinos, Hippos, Walukuba Barbarians, …

Hackers steal $17 million from Bank of Uganda accounts

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) said last evening it was “waiting” for a police probe report on an alleged hacking incident a fortnight ago in which an estimated $17 million (Ush62.4b) was reportedly taken out of the Treasury account. The BoU deputy director for …

Uganda is open for business

Investor opportunities in Uganda are vast, the East African nation’s highest-ranking diplomat in the UK told guests at a special event. The round-table event, which featured a three-course vegetarian and non-vegetarian meal, was held at an Indian …

Manchester United Fans in Uganda Hold Prayer Session for New Manager Ruben Amorim: Video

Some fans of Manchester United in East African nation Uganda have gathered to pray for Ruben Amorim The Portuguese trainer was appointed Manchester United manager early in November as a replacement for Erik ten Hag Amorim has started his career as …

MTN Uganda celebrates graduation of 253 youths from computer skills in Eastern Uganda

MTN Uganda staff, best performed graduands-holding laptops- and guests during the graduation on Nov.27, 2024. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  MTN Uganda, through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has successfully graduated 253 …

Uganda's second hand clothes ban delayed amid resistance

Uganda's second hand clothes ban delayed amid resistance The government’s proposed ban on second-hand clothes imports, announced by the president last August to promote local textile industries, faces delays due to resistance from traders and …

Hackers steal $17 mln from Uganda central bank - state paper

Uganda Kidnaps Opposition Leader in Kenya

By Nosmot Gbadamosi Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: South Africa prepares to take the helm of the G-20, Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Morocco, and a superhighway takes shape between Ivory Coast and Nigeria. If you …