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Where are Uganda’s green jobs?

Where are Uganda’s green jobs?

Resty Namata began her career at Kiteezi Landfill as a sorter earning about Shs7,000, and eventually advanced to a picker, earning at least Shs10,000 daily. But more than half of the workers are women, who turn to this refuge to cope with socio-economic challenges."We are 600 women out of ab

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Stardew Valley's Awaited 1.6 Update: Why PC Got It First and What to Expect on Console

Stardew Valley's Awaited 1.6 Update: Why PC Got It First and What to Expect on Console

Stardew Valley's creator, Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone, has been diligently working on the highly anticipated 1.6 update for most of the year. The update initially launched on PC in March, drawing in 150,000 eager players back into the beloved game. However, console and mobile players have been patien

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HP Victus 16 RTX 4070 Gaming Laptop Now Under $1,000 - Save $400 on High-End Components

HP Victus 16 RTX 4070 Gaming Laptop Now Under $1,000 - Save $400 on High-End Components

"HP Victus 16 RTX 4070 Gaming Laptop Now Under $1,000 - Save $400 on High-End Components "I recently had the opportunity to test out the HP Victus 16 with the RTX 4050 version, but now the RTX 4070 model has taken a significant price drop, making it an even more attractive option for gamers on a bud

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Court orders trial of 5 people in NSSF Lubowa land case

Court orders trial of 5 people in NSSF Lubowa land case

High Court in Kampala has ordered the trial of five people accused over the fraudulent transfer of land titles belonging to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for land at Lubowa in Wakiso District. This follows a successful appeal by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions. On M

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Uganda needs timely investment, youth engagements for middle-income dreams

Uganda needs timely investment, youth engagements for middle-income dreams

Uganda's young population grapples with high unemployment due to a lack of jobs meant to match its growth rate, something that has fuelled social unrest and youth frustration, compounded by rising demand for quality education, healthcare, and social services, straining government resources.

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Government urged to put breaks on tax incentives to companies

Government urged to put breaks on tax incentives to companies

Tax controversies have recently stirred debate across the country, with the country’s tax body – the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)—and the National Treasury struggling to justify certain tax breaks to particular companies while in the National Assembly. In a new twist, the two age

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EU deforestation regulation a game changer for global trade, environment

EU deforestation regulation a game changer for global trade, environment

Addressing deforestation has become critical in a world grappling with climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem collapse. The European Union (EU) has responded to this challenge with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), an ambitious policy designed to curb global defor

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Let diplomatic passports be for the right people

Let diplomatic passports be for the right people

Recent reports that the Ugandan government is investigating the issuance of diplomatic passports to ordinary citizens are both alarming and necessary. Diplomatic passports, meant to facilitate official state business abroad, should be granted to a select group of individuals with specific ro

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Women urged to use leadership roles for peacebuilding

Women urged to use leadership roles for peacebuilding

National Women's Council chairperson Faridah Kibowa has urged women to use the positions they hold in government to promote peace as females comprise majority of Uganda’s near 50million people population. "Women should play a pivotal role as ambassadors of peace across all sectors. We

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Uganda needs timely investment, youth engagements for middle-income dreams

Uganda needs timely investment, youth engagements for middle-income dreams

Uganda's young population grapples with high unemployment due to a lack of jobs meant to match its growth rate, something that has fuelled social unrest and youth frustration, compounded by rising demand for quality education, healthcare, and social services, straining government resources.

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