Embattled Speaker Among fights back
LOP Ssenyonyi under siege as parliament moves from Kampala COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | In her two year tenure following corruption scandals and international sanctions, under pressur
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Donald Trump's 'Rambling' Speech Gives Democrats Hope Again
Donald Trump formally accepted the 2024 Republican presidential nomination with a rambling speech lasting over 90 minutes, and it has given hope to s
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Salaries of police and prisons chiefs doubled
The monthly salaries of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abbas Byakagaba, and Commissioner General of Prisons (CGP) Johnson Byabashaija and those of their deputies have been more than doubled in the new salary structure of Financial year 2024/25 that takes
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Putin Ally Signs Nuclear Deal With NATO Member
Belarus on Wednesday signed a nuclear deal with Hungary, a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) following a bilateral meeting.Hungaria
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The cult of personality: Political parties thriving on individuals
In an alarming trend, political parties are increasingly relying on the charm and charisma of individual leaders to propel them to power.This phenomenon has sparked concerns about the health of our democracy, as parties prioritize personality over policy
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Shs 1.1bn consultancy bill for UWEC wall shocks MPs
UWEC officials appearing before MPsLegislators on the sectoral committee of tourism, trade, and industry were shocked to learn that Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) procured private consultancy services for its perimeter wall fence at Shs 1.163 billion.UWEC sits
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SA Shoprite billionaire Wiese returns to his diamond-hunting roots
Wiese first got into alluvial diamonds in 1976 when he bought a mine along the Orange River.Christo Wiese, South Africa’s billionaire retail king, is going back to the future.The 82-year-old serial investor, who steered the expansion of both Africa’s biggest clothing reta
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Should America strike back at Iran?
There’s no denying Iran’s proxy forces are great value for money. The regime’s support for its allied militias, including the Lebanese Hizbollah, Hamas and the Houthis, probably doesn’t exceed a few billion dollars per annum — perhaps even less, given that many have their own sources of