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Vision Group seeks Shs25b in new share sale 

Vision Group seeks Shs25b in new share sale 

Vision Group, which produces newspaper and broadcast titles including New Vision and Bukedde, among others, has told shareholders that it has reached an understanding in which government will acquire more 156.25 million shares to bolster its operating capital. The company, listed on the

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Sudanese ex-leader Bashir moved to northern town for treatment

Sudanese ex-leader Bashir moved to northern town for treatment

Sudanese former leader Omar al-Bashir has been transferred from Sudan's war-ravaged capital to the northern town of Merowe for medical treatment, his lawyer said on Tuesday. The 80-year-old, jailed along with allies after being overthrown in a popular uprising in 2019, had been taken to

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Ex-ULS president withdraws dismissal application in Shs4.1b theft case

Ex-ULS president withdraws dismissal application in Shs4.1b theft case

A senior lawyer and former Uganda Law Society (ULS) president accused of stealing over Shs4.1 billion meant for war loss compensation to Busoga Growers Cooperatives has withdrawn his applications that had sought to dismiss the charges against him. Mr John Matovu 62, of M/S Matovu & Matov

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How EU rule will change coffee sector

How EU rule will change coffee sector

The blanket regulation by European Union (EU) compelling farmers to prove that they did not contribute to deforestation before growing the produce has a massive potential to disenfranchise the entire coffee sector value chain with the smallholder farmers—who are the majority producers, bea

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Tooro tea farmers frustrated as prices remain low

Tooro tea farmers frustrated as prices remain low

Uganda's tea industry saw a slight price surge at the recent Mombasa Tea Auction, with the national average climbing to $0.98 (Shs3,605.45) per kilogramme, up from $0.87 (Shs3,200) in August. The recent auctions at the Mombasa Tea Auction, closing on September 17, revealed a notable incr

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Kennedy Commission to Lead National Effort in Addressing Childhood Chronic Disease Crisis

Kennedy Commission to Lead National Effort in Addressing Childhood Chronic Disease Crisis

In a bid to tackle the growing crisis of childhood chronic diseases in America, a new partnership between President Donald Trump and Robert Kennedy, Jr. has been established. Addressing Chronic Disease Crisis In 2019, the Trump Administration took steps to address the increasing prevalence of chron

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Can I use lemon to clean my vagina?

Can I use lemon to clean my vagina?

What do you say about using lemon on the vagina if it has a fishy smell? Should the lemon be chewed first or not? Letitia Dear Letitia,  It is normal for every woman to have a natural vaginal odour, which can vary from woman to woman. This scent may change throughout a woman’s men

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Why banks are joining unit trusts party

Why banks are joining unit trusts party

Banks are steadily taking positions, establishing in-house collective investment schemes that have, for long, been traditionally a reserve of fund managers, the majority of which are insurance firms.  The move creates a new dimension, in which assets under management - especially by ins

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Govt fronts macadamia for poverty alleviation in Busoga

Govt fronts macadamia for poverty alleviation in Busoga

Government has partnered with One Acre Fund (OAF) to front macadamia nuts to farmers as part of poverty alleviation strategies in Busoga Sub-region. Jinja District Production Officer Dr Tom Kasadha says government set aside three strategic commercial crops including Hass avocado, macadam

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Why Seeing a Dermatologist Who Understands Your Skin Tone is Crucial

Why Seeing a Dermatologist Who Understands Your Skin Tone is Crucial

Black dermatologists highlight the importance of finding a dermatologist who can cater to the unique needs of diverse skin tones. Limited Pool of Dermatologists of Color Dr. Michelle Henry points out the shortage of Black dermatologists in the United States and the significance of cultural awarenes

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