March 29, 2024
Special Reports

Conservationists call for protection of wetlands to spur development 

Government and conservationists are urging the public to contribute to the conservation of wetlands, emphasizing their importance for development. They highlight wetlands as delicate resources crucial for safeguarding the country against the adverse effects of climate change. Conservationists note that the changing color of water in areas like Lake Victoria’s shores is linked to wetland

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Magazines

Leadership is about service to others not power – Kiyange

Ms Fatia Kiyange’s journey in leadership exemplifies the transformative impact of service. Over the years, she has not only provided support but has also fervently advocated for the rights of marginalized individuals in society. Ms Kiyange currently serves as the executive director at the Center for Health, Human Rights, and Development (CEHURD), a non-profit organization

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Special Reports

Anticipatory actions, early warning systems vital in mitigating climate change impact

In response to the growing impact of climate change worldwide, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is prioritizing pre-disaster mitigation efforts, particularly in Uganda’s vulnerable Rwenzori region. As the world grapples with rising temperatures, flooding, droughts, and severe storms, implementing anticipatory actions and improving early warning systems is crucial in mitigating these effects. The Global

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Business

Protectionism, taxes, fuel: The high cost of air travel in Africa

Travelling 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) by air between two capitals on the same continent does not seem like a challenge. But it can be one in Africa. Take Libreville and Bangui for instance. The journey takes a minimum of nine hours, requires passengers to change planes and shell out $1,000 — an example of the

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Business

NMG-U steps up digital journey

Stakeholders have highlighted the positive influence of Ugandans’ swift adoption of digital technology on the nation’s progress. This acknowledgment coincided with reports from the Uganda Communications Commission indicating a substantial rise in both fixed and mobile telephone subscriptions, as well as Internet subscriptions. Fixed and mobile telephone subscriptions increased by 600,000 from 28.3 million to

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Magazines

Thriving in the corporate world

In the realm of corporate life, there are invaluable lessons that formal education often overlooks. The dynamics of corporate existence can be both thrilling and perilous, offering ample opportunities for success and failure alike. My initiation into the corporate world began early, during my university years. Working with entities like the Daily Monitor and the

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Magazines

The work environment is stressful for my wellbeing

Dear Caroline, I am a Business Development Associate within a fast-moving goods organization’s marketing team. Unlike many organizations, we thrived after the challenges brought about by Covid-19. We underwent significant changes, transitioning to smaller teams, fostering a sense of team cohesion. In the past six months, competition has intensified, and the pressure to meet targets

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Sport

Ramjani’s humble beginnings in Mumbai take him to T20 World Cup

Ugandan all-rounder Alpesh Ramjani transitioned from Mumbai’s cricket scene to Uganda due to job loss during Covid. Despite the setback, he found a job and a spot in international cricket. The loss of his job during the pandemic opened doors to international cricket for Ramjani, who emerged as the world’s top wicket-taker in T20 Internationals

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Business

Airtel market activity remains flat despite posting Shs296b profit

The Airtel share price remained unchanged at Shs87 yesterday, following the telecom’s announcement of a profit return of Shs296b for the year ended December 2023. Airtel, which began trading on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) on November 7 last year, has experienced limited activity, causing its stock to decline to Shs87 from the IPO offer

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Sport

Head breaks India hearts as Australia win sixth World Cup title

Travis Head’s brilliant 137-run innings propelled Australia to their sixth World Cup title, securing a convincing six-wicket victory over India in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Despite a challenging target of 241 runs in the final, Australia found themselves at 47-3 early in their innings. However, Travis Head’s exceptional batting, marked by his second century of the

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