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28 Oct '25
Uganda and the UAE kicked off their fourth annual business forum in Kampala, aiming to boost a $2.8 billion trade relationship dominated by Ugandan gold. Foreign direct investment from the Gulf nation has surged tenfold, fueling growth in sectors like agribusiness and renewable energy.KAMP
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28 Oct '25
Russian stocks continued to plunge on Monday, fuelling fears of a major financial crisis following Donald Trump's swingeing new sanctions. The Kremlin has been rocked by the White House's decision last week to target its two largest oil companies in the latest sanctions package.Rosneft and
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28 Oct '25
The clocks have gone back and Halloween is quickly approaching, meaning people will be on the look out for the perfect scary movie to watch. While viewers are spoilt for choice on Netflix, movie fans have recommended one particular film series to watch this spooky season.What's On Netflix,
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28 Oct '25
Premier League pace-setters Bournemouth and Sunderland will not get a better chance at qualifying for Europe.Bournemouth and Sunderland's respective starts to the 2025/26 Premier League campaign have caught many teams by surprise.At the time of writing, both sides have five wins api
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28 Oct '25
The global football community is in mourning following the death of José Manuel Ochotorena, a revered figure who left an indelible mark as both a player and a goalkeeper coach. Ochotorena, who passed away at the age of 64, was a celebrated former goalkeeper for Real Madrid and Valencia, and most
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27 Oct '25
A person in a yellow coat and pink backpack stands on a road, waving to a group of people in the distance who appear to be waving back. The scene is outdoors on a cloudy day.It’s said that people come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Some friendships will last until
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26 Oct '25
Arsenal star Ebere Eze has disclosed that playing for the Gunners demands more pressure from him.The creative midfielder has not been starting every game for Mikel Arteta’s side this season, although he has made an impact since his move across the capital, having scored once and provided
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26 Oct '25
Amb-Ogwang-and-new-lover-RannyOgwang and Danny on their civil wedding dayKAMPALA — Trouble is brewing in paradise! Word reaching Red Pepper Online is that the once-sweet love story between Former Uganda’s Deputy Ambassador to Washington DC and Sudan, Dickson Ogwang, and his Parl
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13 Oct '25
An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.Delayed construction heightens importance of missing piece in
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13 Oct '25
Japan Flu Epidemic: Japan is witnessing a massive spike in influenza cases. Taking cognizance of the situation, the government has officially declared a nationwide flu epidemic. Follow this space for more developments.After battling the deadly COVID-19