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Ugandan film lands global fellowship

Ugandan film lands global fellowship

A Ugandan movie is promising to make film lovers turn their eyes and attention to the Pearl of Africa if its potential cast is confirmed. Mr Otim, a movie by filmmaker Isaac Oboth, lists Winston Duke, Brian Ogola, Daniel Kaluya, Melvin Alusa, Forest Whitaker, Ntare Guma, Esteri Tebandeke, Pa

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Life is good, says 99-year-old former magistrate and medic

Life is good, says 99-year-old former magistrate and medic

The lively atmosphere at Hajj Hussein Ssengendo’s home in Masaka City’s suburb of Soweto, is a reflection of a man who has lived his life to the fullest. The home has all that an ageing senior citizen should have for life to move on. “At this age of 99, I actually have nothing

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Kadaga, Busoga clerics clash over Nyege Nyege fete

Kadaga, Busoga clerics clash over Nyege Nyege fete

Jinja-based Born Again pastors have joined Busoga East Diocese Bishop Paul Hannington Suubi to protest the hosting of the forthcoming Nyege Nyege Music festival in the area. The International Nyege Nyege Music Festival is scheduled for November 14 to 17 at the Jinja Golf Ground in Jinja

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Trump’s Day One: Deportations and scrapping Biden humanitarian programs

Trump’s Day One: Deportations and scrapping Biden humanitarian programs

Donald Trump is expected to take a slew of executive actions on his first day as president to ramp up immigration enforcement and roll back signature Biden legal entry programs, a sweeping effort that will be led by incoming "border czar" Tom Homan and other Republican immigration hardliners

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Donald Trump’s behind-the-scenes ‘ice maiden’ given crucial role in White House

Donald Trump’s behind-the-scenes ‘ice maiden’ given crucial role in White House

EXCLUSIVE: Susie Wiles was called to the podium by Donald Trump during his victory speech, apparently overcoming her considerable reticence in order to do so.Susie Wiles, the woman widely credited with bringing stability to 

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Prince Harry is James Hewitt's son theory – all the evidence and clues explained

Prince Harry is James Hewitt's son theory – all the evidence and clues explained

The theory that James Hewitt is Prince Harry's dad has been rumbling on for decades - but what's the evidence to suggest it is true and why do people keep talking about it?The rumours have been swirling for decadesThe long-standing speculation th

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What does Trump’s win mean for Africa?

What does Trump’s win mean for Africa?

 As it became clear that Donald Trump had landed the US presidency for the second time, leaders from across Africa began tweeti

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When Uganda danced to product adverts

When Uganda danced to product adverts

The transition of FM radio in Uganda in the early 90s was met with many opportunities. Musician Ragga Dee real name Daniel Kazibwe mentions that this is when the Deejay job started to gain respect locally. He notes that music radio hosts progressively imported freestyling from dance club

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Absa in push to ease access to electric motorcycles

Absa in push to ease access to electric motorcycles

Financial technology company, Mogo, has said it has obtained a loan facility from Absa to ease access to electric motorbikes. The company, which indicated that it had previously benefited from Absa’s financing at the group level, said the first tranche of Shs5b had been disbursed.

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‘We’re aware the boda market is built on trust’

‘We’re aware the boda market is built on trust’

Imagine you’re running an asset financing business in Europe and think, “Why not give East Africa a shot?” So you do the research, find the market, and discover real potential.  That’s how Mogo Uganda, an asset-financing tech company, landed in Kampala.  The

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