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06 Nov '25
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has formally communicated to clients that it has entered into an agreement with Absa Bank Uganda for the sale of its Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) business. The deal — which covers personal banking, wealth advisory and related retail products — remains subje
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05 Nov '25
Nigerian singer and songwriter Waje has opened up about one of her most emotionally draining relationships, revealing how her ex-partner’s controlling behavior slowly isolated her from her friends.She recounted dating a man who, despite initially appearing mature and charming, later reve
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03 Nov '25
Stanislav Tkachenko, a Ukrainian soldier who managed to escape from the encirclement of Russian troops in the Krasnoarmeysk area, said it was a suicidal attempt."Essentially, we were surrounded. We had been cut off a week earlier. We asked our [military] command to get us out, and they rep
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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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02 Nov '25
It's not uncommon for aircraft to need to circle airports occasionally, typically due to another flight running behind schedule, or a temporary blockage on the runway. But yesterday evening, travellers aboard Air Corsica flight XK777 endured an additional thirty minutes airborne above Corsica's N
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02 Nov '25
A Tanzanian riot police officer walks past a vandalised campaign poster of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, following a protest a day after a general election marred by violent demonstrations over the exclusion of two leading opposition candidates at the Namanga One-Post Border crossing point betwe
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01 Nov '25
Supervisors checking students ahead before UNEB examsThe police in Mubende district have arrested a 36-year-old man, Leonard Elungat, for allegedly impersonating another candidate during the ongoing Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) exams.According to Wamala Region Police sp
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31 Oct '25
Juventus have confirmed the appointment of Luciano Spalletti following Igor Tudor's dismissal earlier this week. Tudor succeeded Thiago Motta in Turin in March and was handed a three-year contract after guiding Juventus to the Champions League. Juventus currently sit seventh in Serie A following
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30 Oct '25
Investors are increasingly looking abroad to diversify their portfolios, tap into emerging markets and hedge against local economic shifts. Cross-border investing offers access to industries, currencies and growth stories that aren’t always available at home. However, it also requires a clear u
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29 Oct '25
Arsenal welcome Brighton to the EmiratesThe Premier League leaders host the EFL Cup history-makers in Wednesday’s fourth-round showdown, which pits Arsenal against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates.The Gunners avoided a giant killing at the hands of Port Vale first up, wh