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Entebbe Botanical Gardens Restoration Gains Momentum as Families Relocate

Entebbe Botanical Gardens Restoration Gains Momentum as Families Relocate

The restoration of the Entebbe Botanical Gardens (EBG) has taken a significant step forward, with approximately 40 families voluntarily relocating from the premises.This follows a notice issued earlier this year by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), addressing concerns over the legality

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UBA inducts over 3200 young professionals under GMAP initiative

UBA inducts over 3200 young professionals under GMAP initiative

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, continues to make significant impact in birthing the next generation of banking and finance professionals on the continent through its Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) which to date has produced over 3,222 young

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Bishop Zziwa Condemns Security Attacks on Journalists

Bishop Zziwa Condemns Security Attacks on Journalists

Journalists bring us news, inform us about our communities, and ensure accountability. They deserve protection, not violence - Bishop Anthony ZziwaThe Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese, the Rev Anthony Zziwa, has condemned security officers for their mistreatment

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Drug-rape student 'among most prolific predators'

Drug-rape student 'among most prolific predators'

BBC | A PhD student who has been convicted of drugging and raping 10 women "may turn out to be one of the most prolific sexual predators that we've ever seen in this country", according to the lead detective on the case.Chinese national Zhenhao Zou, 28, attacked two women

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NCBA Junior Golf Series Concludes Inaugural Season, Eyes Bigger Future

NCBA Junior Golf Series Concludes Inaugural Season, Eyes Bigger Future

NCBA Bank has successfully wrapped up the first season of the NCBA Junior Golf Series, culminating in a thrilling finale at Uganda Golf Club.The series, which attracted over 100 junior golfers from Uganda and beyond, reaffirmed NCBA’s commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting th

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Africa CDC Maintains Mpox Emergency Status as Cases Surge Across the Continent

Africa CDC Maintains Mpox Emergency Status as Cases Surge Across the Continent

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the continuation of mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), following recommendations from its Emergency Consultative Group (ECG).This decision comes amid rising cases, the emergence

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Nigeria's senate president denies sexually harassing colleague

Nigeria's senate president denies sexually harassing colleague

Senate President Akpabio told Wednesday's session that he had been raised very well by his late mother and had never harassed any woman.One of Nigeria's most senior politicians, Godswill Akpabio, has denied allegations of sexual harassment brought against him by

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Tayebwa Condemns Journalist Assaults Amid Kawempe North By-Election

Tayebwa Condemns Journalist Assaults Amid Kawempe North By-Election

The upcoming Kawempe North by-election, set for March 13, 2025, has been overshadowed by alarming incidents of violence against journalists covering the campaign period.Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, has strongly condemned the attacks, raising concerns about their i

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Trump will 'probably' cut Mexico and Canada tariffs - US commerce chief

Trump will 'probably' cut Mexico and Canada tariffs - US commerce chief

BBC | US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said President Donald Trump will "probably" announce a deal to reduce tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Wednesday."Both the Canadians and Mexicans were on the phone with me all day today trying to show that they'll do better" on

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Pope still stable after respiratory failure, Vatican says

Pope still stable after respiratory failure, Vatican says

BBC | Pope Francis has remained stable after suffering two episodes of respiratory failure on Monday.In its nightly update, the Vatican said the Pope did not present any further episodes of respiratory failure or bronchospasm."He remained afebrile, always alert, coo

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