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Tents come to the rescue of learners battered by floods

Tents come to the rescue of learners battered by floods

As schools opened for the third term on Monday, flood-affected schools in Ntoroko District faced significant disruptions, with some relocating and conducting classes in tents, leading to low student turnout and teacher absences. Ntoroko District has been grappling with floods for more th

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Do not gloss over the rabies disease burden

Do not gloss over the rabies disease burden

The death on Monday of a nine-year-old boy in Kabale District after contracting rabies from a stray dog opens an old festering wound in the country. The boy died on a day his contemporaries returned to school to have a crack at the third and final term of their academic year in Primary Three

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Museveni stresses importance of peace, security for business

Museveni stresses importance of peace, security for business

President Museveni has underscored the critical role of peace and security in fostering business success. Addressing participants during the fifth Bi-Annual Private Sector CEO retreat in Kampala on Monday, the President emphasised that the absence of security impedes business operations.

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Teacher fights for wife’s life while struggling with mounting medical costs

Teacher fights for wife’s life while struggling with mounting medical costs

A teacher at Moroto Core PTC is urgently seeking assistance from well-wishers to cover Shs74 million in medical bills incurred after his wife underwent brain surgery at Mengo Hospital to remove a tumor. Mr John Dokolem, who has been a tutor at Moroto Core PTC since 1992, shared that he h

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Tents come to the rescue of learners battered by floods

Tents come to the rescue of learners battered by floods

As schools opened for the third term on Monday, flood-affected schools in Ntoroko District faced significant disruptions, with some relocating and conducting classes in tents, leading to low student turnout and teacher absences. Ntoroko District has been grappling with floods for more th

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Tanzania abductions: Samia tells foreign envoys to keep off probe

Tanzania abductions: Samia tells foreign envoys to keep off probe

President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Tuesday warned foreign diplomats against “meddling” in Tanzania’s affairs, as she fights offa allegations that state security agencies are responsible for the recent spate of abductions and killings of opposition leaders. The worrying trend comes as

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Breeze Airways adding new flights between South Bend and Washington, D.C.

Breeze Airways adding new flights between South Bend and Washington, D.C.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - You’ll soon be able to fly directly to our nation’s capital from the South Bend International Airport.Breeze Airways announced Tuesday that it will add a new flight between South Bend and Washington Dulles International Airport starting Nov. 8. The airline said one-

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Entebbe flies to new heights with over 200,000 passengers in August

Entebbe flies to new heights with over 200,000 passengers in August

August had the highest number of international passengers going through Entebbe International Airport, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has said. “Entebbe International Airport facilitated a total of 212,701 international passengers in August 2024, an average of 6,861 passeng

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Ultimate Guide to Apple Picking in the Carolinas: Top Orchards To Visit

Ultimate Guide to Apple Picking in the Carolinas: Top Orchards To Visit

As the crisp air of fall rolls in, apple-picking season is in full swing at orchards across the Carolinas. If you're in the Charlotte area and looking to pick your own apples, look no further. Here are some top orchards you can visit for a fun and fruitful experienceNorth Carolina - Bent Arr

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Equity Bank Unveils Digital Savings Options To Boost Financial Inclusion

Equity Bank Unveils Digital Savings Options To Boost Financial Inclusion

Equiy Bank has today unveiled a range of new digital savings products designed to help customers save seamlessly, grow their money and reach their financial goals with greater ease.  Accessible through the bank’s Mobile App and online platforms, the offerings include Classic Savings, Call

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