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Trump’s tariff formula confounds the world, punishes the poor

Trump’s tariff formula confounds the world, punishes the poor

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Image: REUTERS/Kent Nishimura Ridiculed for imposing trade tariffs on frozen islands largely inhabited by penguins, US President Donald Trump's formula for calculating the levi

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NASA astronaut reveals his secret to surviving 286 days in space

NASA astronaut reveals his secret to surviving 286 days in space

A NASA astronaut who was stranded in space for 286 days still attended regular church services in an effort to stay connected with his faith.Butch Wilmore was one of two astronauts rescued earlier this month from the International Space Station, where he spent nine months after the spacecraft

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The big problem with judging people by their ‘gang tattoos’

The big problem with judging people by their ‘gang tattoos’

Tattoos are an unreliable marker of gang membership, writes professor of LawThe United States deported 238 Venezuelan men on three flights to El Salvador on March 15, 2025, claiming that they were members of the T

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Here’s Where Trump’s Cabinet Studied. Some Schools Are in His Sights

Here’s Where Trump’s Cabinet Studied. Some Schools Are in His Sights

Donald Trump is ratcheting up pressure on elite American universities that the US president and his allies view as promoting progressive ideals at the expense of conservative values.His administration has targeted

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Trump moves to officially close USAID and tells remaining employees their jobs will be eliminated

Trump moves to officially close USAID and tells remaining employees their jobs will be eliminated

After months of attempting to remove responsibility, funding and staff from the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Trump administration moved to effectively close it down on FridayThe Trump administrat

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From Fame to Silence: How Museveni’s Most Loyal Minister Fell from Power in an Unexpected Twist

From Fame to Silence: How Museveni’s Most Loyal Minister Fell from Power in an Unexpected Twist

Evelyn Anite was once a highly influential minister in Uganda and a staunch supporter of President Yoweri Museveni. Many believed she had a bright and enduring future in politics. However, her fortunes have changed dramatically, and she is now associated with nu

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DRC-Rwanda: After Tshisekedi and Kagame, Qatar Hosts the M23 in Doha

DRC-Rwanda: After Tshisekedi and Kagame, Qatar Hosts the M23 in Doha

Following the meeting between Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame on March 18 in Doha, Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani continues his diplomatic engagement in the ongoing security crisis in eastern Democratic Republic o

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Muhoozi to Trump: Uganda and Rwanda Must Be Included in East Africa’s Mineral Deals

Muhoozi to Trump: Uganda and Rwanda Must Be Included in East Africa’s Mineral Deals

Uganda’s General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has issued a bold warning to U.S. President Donald Trump, advising him against signing any mineral deals in East Africa that exclude Uganda and Rwanda.

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Kyambogo University Cut-Off Points for Direct Entry Scheme – Private Sponsorship 2024/2025

Kyambogo University Cut-Off Points for Direct Entry Scheme – Private Sponsorship 2024/2025

As students reviewed the cut-off points for Kyambogo University, a mix of emotions filled the air. The highest cut-off point belonged to Electrical Engineering (Day) at 45.8, making it one of the most competitive programs.

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Justice on the Move: Why 28 Judicial Officers Were Suddenly Transferred, The Inside Story

Justice on the Move: Why 28 Judicial Officers Were Suddenly Transferred, The Inside Story

In an effort to boost judicial efficiency and service delivery, the Judiciary has redeployed 28 judicial officers including registrars and magistrates as part of strategic administrative measures. The transfers, executed under Public Service Standing Orders, are

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