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Fix glitches in national power distribution, Ministry tells UEDCL

Fix glitches in national power distribution, Ministry tells UEDCL

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has tasked Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL) to fix glitches facing the distribution of power in the country. In a statement delivered by Dr Patricia Litho, the assistant commissioner for communications at the Ministry of E

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The IGG Report that led to firing of KCCA's Kisaka, Luyimbazi, Okello

The IGG Report that led to firing of KCCA's Kisaka, Luyimbazi, Okello

A summary report of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Kamya shows that Ms Dorothy Kisaka, the sacked executive director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), was fired by President Museveni for mainly four reasons. According to the summary report that this publicatio

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We had to pay the price, says Luyimbazi

We had to pay the price, says Luyimbazi

The now sacked deputy executive director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Mr David Luyimbazi, has denied claims that as top leaders they slept on the job and are to blame for the Kiteezi dumpsite disaster. Mr Luyimbazi, who President Museveni sacked alongside KCCA Executive

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China’s influence on our economy

China’s influence on our economy

China’s approach to African countries, and Uganda in particular, has been heavily influenced by a shared sense of historical and contemporary struggles against neo-imperialism. This belief has shaped C

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Malaysia crowns new monarch in spectacular ceremony, with King Charles sending personal good wishes to half-British billionaire, 65, known for his love of private jets and luxury cars

Malaysia crowns new monarch in spectacular ceremony, with King Charles sending personal good wishes to half-British billionaire, 65, known for his love of private jets and luxury cars

Malaysia has crowned its new billionaire King in a traditional ceremony marked with pomp and cannon fire. King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, 65, has pledged to govern fairly during the five-year t

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Is the world finally growing weary of Kagame’s excesses?

Is the world finally growing weary of Kagame’s excesses?

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has cruised to another incredible 99%-plus victory in the country’s presidential elections. The latest results showed he had amassed 99.18% of the vote. That would be a record, topping the 98.79% he won in 2017.The preci

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India and Korea Move Forward with Key Trade Negotiations

India and Korea Move Forward with Key Trade Negotiations

India and South Korea are advancing discussions to upgrade the 2010 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The 11th round of negotiations will take place in Seoul from July 17-19. Both nations are seeking greater market access for essential produc

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What happens next in South Africa after ANC loses majority?

What happens next in South Africa after ANC loses majority?

With results in from over 60% of polling stations, the ANC had just under 42% of votes, by far its worst result since democratic elections began after the end of apartheid in 1994.

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Tanzania President Samia eyes more Chinese loans at this year’s Focac

Tanzania President Samia eyes more Chinese loans at this year’s Focac

President Samia Suluhu Hassan will visit China in September for the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (Focac), where she is expected to sign new loan deals as Tanzania begins to implement a freshly revised foreign policy.According to the Ministry of Fore

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SA Shoprite billionaire Wiese returns to his diamond-hunting roots

SA Shoprite billionaire Wiese returns to his diamond-hunting roots

Wiese first got into alluvial diamonds in 1976 when he bought a mine along the Orange River.Christo Wiese, South Africa’s billionaire retail king, is going back to the future.The 82-year-old serial investor, who steered the expansion of both Africa’s biggest clothing reta

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