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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Railways Corporation is not about to deploy electric trains, at least shortly, amidst demands for a “more modern railway system” for the country. The government, through its URC, is intensifying efforts to restore the railway network and recently completed the Kampala-Mukono line, a Meter Gauge […]

Tanzania’s opposition leader is fighting for change in the face of fresh attacks on political freedoms ANALYSIS | NICODEMUS MINDE | Tundu Lissu has become the face of opposition in Tanzania following his defiant and unrelenting criticism of the government. Since he came into the national limelight in 1995 when running for a parliamentary seat, […]

BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | Premier League club Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag after two and a half years in the role. Ten Hag’s dismissal comes after United lost 2-1 to West Ham United on Sunday, leaving them 14th in the Premier League table with just three wins from the first nine … The post Man Utd sack manager Ten Hag […]

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has recalled their two representatives from the Judicial Service Commission on grounds that they have been there illegally since they were last elected about nine years ago. According to Executive Order Number Two issued by ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde, the representatives include […]

Looking at the current picture of the betting and gambling industry, the tension between winning and losing has gotten much lower. Instead, betting has taken the shape of entertainment and enjoyment, where players can engage in fun gaming experiences while trying their luck with betting money or cryptocurrencies. A similar picture is seen with […]

A new instant gaming experience now available in Uganda KAMPALA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery has today launched online SPIN4CASH, a popular instant game now available for users on the Uganda National Lottery website and mobile App. “This development marks an exciting expansion […]

“People have an opinion of Africa, and it is not so good, but we have to let sport unite us all.” – Didier Drogba It’s full of hope, unity, and strength. Africa’s rich history of football will not be forgotten so soon. The 2010 World Cup in South Africa marked a historical moment for Africa. … The post South Africa’s Influence on the […]

JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua |  South Africa on Monday submitted evidence of Israel’s genocidal acts in the Gaza Strip to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). “South Africa has filed its memorial to the International Court of Justice today, 28 Oct. 2024, in its case on the Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment … The […]

WASHINGTON | Xinhua |  U.S. Election Day is a week away. Both parties are neck and neck, tirelessly drumming up support while ramping up their attacks on each other. A wave of chaos has surfaced ahead of what some political experts call “the most consequential election” in U.S. history for both the United States and … The post Anomalies […]

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Under its new guidelines to streamline passenger baggage clearance procedures, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) will now collect taxes on any dutiable items in passenger baggage exceeding 50 kilograms. These goods include phones, shoes, perfumes, clothes, phone accessories, motor vehicle spare parts, […]