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Excessive govt local borrowing starves private sector of credit 

Excessive govt local borrowing starves private sector of credit 

A report by the European Investment Bank indicates that excessive government domestic borrowing has severely impacted the private sector, with many borrowers left with no sources of credit. The report, titled: Finance in Africa, Unlocking Investment in an Era of Digital Transformation an

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Bobi Wine Claims Election Malpractices in Kisoro

Bobi Wine Claims Election Malpractices in Kisoro

(Buikwe) – Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, commonly known as Bobi Wine, visited Buikwe District this week, continuing his National Unity Platform (NUP) countrywide tour while addressing his followers on the principles of justice, freedom, and resilience in Uganda. Wine emphasized his vision f

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Japanese Princess Yuriko dies aged 101

Japanese Princess Yuriko dies aged 101

Japanese Princess Yuriko has died aged 101 after her health deteriorated recently, palace officials said.Yuriko was the wife of wartime Emperor Hirohito’s brother and the oldest member of the imperial family. She died on Friday at a Tokyo hospital, the Imperial Household Agency said.

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Cranes qualify for Afcon 2025

Cranes qualify for Afcon 2025

Uganda’s wait for a return to the Africa Cup of Nations is over. The Cranes needed just a point from their game against South Africa at Namboole on Friday to confirm qualification to the 2025 Afcon finals in Morocco. But they didn't have to wait that long as Congo fell to South Sudan

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Male breast cancer: Echiku recalls noticing a small, painless lump on his right breast

Male breast cancer: Echiku recalls noticing a small, painless lump on his right breast

Emaritino Echiku, a 75-year-old resident of Soroti District, has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) in Kampala for the past three years. Echiku recalls noticing a small, painless lump on his right breast during adolescence, which he ignored f

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Speaker Among rallies states to fast-track EAC integration

Speaker Among rallies states to fast-track EAC integration

Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has issued a rallying cry to fellow leaders in East African Community (EAC) member states to fulfil their obligations to the bloc, stressing that unity is crucial for achieving the long-elusive goal of integration. Speaking at the 18th meeting

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Nyege Nyege festival kicks off in Jinja

Nyege Nyege festival kicks off in Jinja

The renowned Nyege Nyege International Cultural Music Festival has commenced in Jinja City, bringing with it a vibrant atmosphere and economic potential. This ninth edition is being held at the Jinja Golf Course field, drawing both local and international attention. Jinja traders are eag

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Breaking the silence: Empowering communities to take control of diabetes

Breaking the silence: Empowering communities to take control of diabetes

Commemorated on November 14 every year, World Diabetes Day unites global leaders, medical professionals, advocates, and communities to raise awareness and promote action against the growing epidemic. The 2024-2026 theme, "Diabetes and Well-Being," emphasises the importance of holistic self-c

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Seven die after taxi rams into stationary cane truck in Jinja

Seven die after taxi rams into stationary cane truck in Jinja

At least seven people have been confirmed dead in a road crash that occurred along Jinja-Iganga highway in the wee hours of Thursday morning.  The fatal accident occurred in the Kakira sugarcane plantation when a commuter taxi hit a stationary truck loaded with sugarcane. According

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Biden to bid farewell at APEC and G20 under Trump's shadow

Biden to bid farewell at APEC and G20 under Trump's shadow

President Joe Biden heads to South America this week for a curtain call with global leaders after over 50 years in U.S. politics, but the man he tried and failed to keep from returning to power is likely to be the focus of many meetings: incoming President Donald Trump. Biden will hold

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