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WHO Reports Global Decline in Tobacco Use

WHO Reports Global Decline in Tobacco Use

The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed a consistent reduction in the number of adult tobacco users worldwide, signaling a positive trend. However, the WHO cautioned against complacency, highlighting the tobacco industry’s persistent efforts to reverse this decline.As of 2022, appro

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Coffee Prices Soar in Ibanda District

Coffee Prices Soar in Ibanda District

Farmers in Ibanda are experiencing a boon in their earnings as coffee prices reach unprecedented highs over the past few months. Robusta coffee, in particular, is currently trading at a record high of sh9,200 per kilogram in Ibanda town, with beans fetching sh8,900 a kilo in Kashangura, Kagongo d

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Burundi Border Closure Disrupts Trade Disrupts Uganda’s Exports

Burundi Border Closure Disrupts Trade Disrupts Uganda’s Exports

Uganda, a landlocked country, faces challenges in transiting its goods, particularly by road, to neighboring countries and the wider region, owing to conflicts, non-tariff barriers, and political tensions. The recent closure of the Burundi-Rwanda border has added to these challenges, adversely af

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Kalvin Phillips: Crystal Palace, Everton, Newcastle, West Ham and Juventus are all interested in Man City midfielder

Kalvin Phillips: Crystal Palace, Everton, Newcastle, West Ham and Juventus are all interested in Man City midfielder

Man City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed in December that Kalvin Phillips is available for transfer in the January window; Phillips has made just four Premier League appearances all season; Phillips is high on Newcastle's list, West Ham and Everton have financial issues with the deal Crys

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Everton and Nottingham Forest charged with breaching Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Rules

Everton and Nottingham Forest charged with breaching Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Rules

Premier League clubs are permitted to lose a maximum of £105m over a three-season period (£35m a season). Due to Forest spending two seasons in the Championship within the latest assessment period, the maximum loss they were permitted was £61m. The Premier League says both clubs have

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New human resource management platform to curb irregular recruitment in Govt

New human resource management platform to curb irregular recruitment in Govt

The ministry of Public Service is set to introduce a new human resource management system that promises to curb irregularities in recruitment and salary structure. Dubbed the Human Capital Management (HCM) system, the platform is set to revolutionise human resource management within government an

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Uganda milk production up by 1 billion litres in 2022/23

Uganda milk production up by 1 billion litres in 2022/23

The dairy sector has witnessed a 37% growth in milk production, from 2.81 billion litres in FY 2020/21, to 3.85 billion litres in FY 2022/23. However, amidst this success, concerns have arisen over the threat posed to dairy farmers incomes due to the widespread use of fake drugs and ineff

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Uganda Blood Transfusion Services endorse I&M Bank as blood donation drive partners

Uganda Blood Transfusion Services endorse I&M Bank as blood donation drive partners

Health centers around the country continue to struggle due to lack of adequate blood transfusion services, this calls for volunteer donors to come in and fill the void. It’s a noble cause I&M Bank have accustomed themselves to, thanks to a reputable partnership with the Uganda Blood Transfusion

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UMSC removes Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo from Deputy Mufti position

UMSC removes Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo from Deputy Mufti position

The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has officially removed Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo from his position as the Deputy Mufti of Uganda. On Thursday afternoon, Mufti Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the head of UMSC, convened a special joint session to address an impeachment petition against Shei

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