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06 Nov '25
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has formally communicated to clients that it has entered into an agreement with Absa Bank Uganda for the sale of its Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) business. The deal — which covers personal banking, wealth advisory and related retail products — remains subje
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04 Nov '25
Legal advisor Gert Nel from the Association for the Protection of Road Accident Victims claims the Fund manipulates its books to conceal massive debt and avoid paying accident victims.Parliament’s Standing Committee of Public Accounts (SCOPA) is trying to uncover the rot at the Road Acci
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03 Nov '25
Gold held around $4 000 an ounce after a weak start on Monday, after China ended a long-standing tax rebate for some retailers in a change that could weigh on demand in one of the world’s largest precious-metals markets.Bullion for immediate delivery rose 0.1%, after falling as much as 1
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02 Nov '25
A 90s pop star looked unrecognisable as they took to the stage for their UK tour this week.The singer, who changed their name 24 years ago to mark a 'rebirth,' kicked of their performances in Norwich last week and will next play Birmingham before heading to London and Brighton. The
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02 Nov '25
A Tanzanian riot police officer walks past a vandalised campaign poster of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, following a protest a day after a general election marred by violent demonstrations over the exclusion of two leading opposition candidates at the Namanga One-Post Border crossing point betwe
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02 Nov '25
Ugandan security forces are investigating an overnight attack on a police barracks in Kasese District after unidentified gunmen opened fire and set a police house ablaze, prompting authorities to warn residents to remain indoors.The assault, which occurred around midnight, left part of the
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01 Nov '25
Khaya Mthethwa has always played to the heartstrings. First catapulted into the national spotlight when he won Idols SA in 2012 — becoming the show’s first black male winner — the youthful pastor-turned-gospel star has quietly rebuilt his private life away from the glare of showbiz. Now he
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29 Oct '25
R&B singer Chris Brown will be allowed to return to the United States as he awaits trial for an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub in 2023.Judge Tony Baumgartner granted the change to the American musician’s bail conditions at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.Heidi St
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27 Oct '25
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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