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China discovers largest gold deposit in its history – Estimated reserves reach 1,444 tonnes.

China discovers largest gold deposit in its history – Estimated reserves reach 1,444 tonnes.

China has announced the discovery of the largest gold deposit ever found in the country since 1949, with estimated reserves of 1,444 tonnes in Liaoning province. The discovery comes at a time when global gold prices are hitting record highs.The Chinese Ministry of Natural Resources confirm

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US adds Venezuelan ‘cartel’ to terror list as military threat rises

US adds Venezuelan ‘cartel’ to terror list as military threat rises

The United States has designated what Venezuelans call the “Cartel de los Soles”, or “Cartel of the Suns”, a “foreign terrorist organization”.President Donald Trump’s administration added the “cartel”, which it asserts is linked to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, to

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Court issues criminal summons for ex-Trade PS Ssali in Shs3.8bn fraud case

Court issues criminal summons for ex-Trade PS Ssali in Shs3.8bn fraud case

The Anti-Corruption Court has issued a criminal summons for former Trade Ministry Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali after she failed to appear for the mention of a Shs3.8 billion fraud case in which she is jointly charged with three Members of Parliament and other officials.During Monday

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BoU Pushes New Credit Rules to Unlock Loans for Every Ugandan

BoU Pushes New Credit Rules to Unlock Loans for Every Ugandan

David Kalyango, the Executive Director of Supervision at the Bank of Uganda, explained the vision: ensuring that every Ugandan, no matter their type of work, can access credit to grow businesses, boost investments, and drive development.The Bank of Uganda has been locked in a heated debate

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Works Ministry Launches Probe into Illegal Number Plates

Works Ministry Launches Probe into Illegal Number Plates

The Ministry of Works and Transport has initiated investigations into allegations of illegal fees and delays in the issuance of digital number plates, following a surge in public complaints over the new registration system.Permanent Secretary Bageya Waiswa, in a statement issued Friday, ap

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Bodas gone wild: Kampala’s deadly traffic crisis

Bodas gone wild: Kampala’s deadly traffic crisis

Public transport was banned in the country in the wake of a coronavirus outbreakOn most mornings in the city, before the sun has burned the mist off Kampala’s hills or the jam has begun to choke roads, you can already hear them, hundreds of boda bodas revving awake, a restless swarm prep

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Former UCDA executive director is dead

Former UCDA executive director is dead

Dr Emmanuel Lyamulemye, the former executive director of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), is dead.Frank Tumwebaze, the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, announced his death on X.“I learnt this morning with deep sorrow about the passing of Dr Em

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Uganda Posts Better Economic Outlook for October 2025

Uganda Posts Better Economic Outlook for October 2025

The Ministry of Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) has released data indicating a positive economic outlook for the month of October, 2025 as compared to the previous month.The Ministry says that in October 2025, the Shilling appreciated by 1.3 percent to an av

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Uganda Coffee Exports Hit Record 8.2m Bags Worth $2.3bn

Uganda Coffee Exports Hit Record 8.2m Bags Worth $2.3bn

Uganda’s coffee sector has posted its strongest performance in history, with exports for the Coffee Year 2024/2025 soaring to 8.2 million 60kg bags, earning the country US$2.3 billion (UGX 8.1 trillion).The latest report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MA

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Museveni consoles former IGG Beti Kamya with Presidential Advisor role

Museveni consoles former IGG Beti Kamya with Presidential Advisor role

Former IGG Beti Kamya has been appointed by President Museveni as his advisor on general duties.Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni has appointed former Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Olive Namisango Kamya as his advisor on general duties, barely a month after she exited

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