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02 Nov '25
The fourth series of The Witcher has arrived on Netflix, with much fanfare and anticipation, as Liam Hemsworth takes over the iconic role of Geralt of Rivia from Henry Cavill.The eight-part series was released all at once, a departure from the streaming giant's usual practice of releasing
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31 Oct '25
Gold prices fell on Friday, as the dollar firmed on uncertainty over further Federal Reserve rate cuts.Gold prices fell on Friday, as the dollar firmed on uncertainty over further Federal Reserve rate cuts, although bullion was still on track for its third straight monthly gain.Spot
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26 Oct '25
180 days after taking over from Umeme, Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has connected 230,000 clients and filled all staffing gaps. However, power cuts continue to be a major challenge that clients and the public have been complaining about. Sudhir Byaruhanga spoke to UEDCL
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26 Aug '25
President Donald Trump has said he will immediately remove Federal Reserve official Lisa Cook from her position, a major escalation in his battle against the US central bank.In an announcement made on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump posted a letter addressed
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26 Aug '25
Botswana has declared a public health emergency as it faces a shortage of essential medicines and medical equipment.President Duma Boko made the announcement in a televised address on Monday, setting out a multimillion-pound plan to rectify the supply chain involving milit
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02 Aug '25
A new national survey by Twaweza has revealed that a vast majority of Ugandans three out of four believe corruption in the country is severe, with 52% describing it as “extremely severe” and another 22% labeling it “very severe.”The report, based on data collected between June and
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11 Jul '25
Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze has once again voiced the opposition’s willingness to engage in talks with President Yoweri Museveni, but only if the process is grounded in transparency, fairness, and national interest.During an appearance on NBS TV, Nam
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03 Jul '25
The Senate side of the Capitol is seen in Washington, early Monday, June 30, 2025, as Republicans plan to begin a final push to advance President Donald Trump's big tax breaks and spending cuts package. (AP)US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-s
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24 Jun '25
Authorities have blamed persistent vandalism for the continued darkness along parts of the Kampala Northern Bypass, where streetlights had recently been installed but abruptly stopped working — sparking concern and questions from road users.The Ministry of Works and Tran
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22 Jun '25
Mbale City Council has terminated police security services amid allegations that some police officers were complicit in the theft of valuable city assets, including computers, large flat-screen TVs, and a multimillion-shilling generator stolen from council premises.Deputy Speaker Abdala Ma