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Why Makerere ought to retain its professors as long as can still talk

Why Makerere ought to retain its professors as long as can still talk

There is a Ugandan virologist – a retired professor – who once told me a memorable story that captures a core part of the absurdity of the system that Bwana Yoweri Museveni has cultivated and presided over since coming to power. I will not

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Africa’s Richest Four Hold More Wealth Than Half the Continent

Africa’s Richest Four Hold More Wealth Than Half the Continent

Today, just four of Africa’s richest billionaires hold $57.4 billion in wealth — more than the combined wealth of 750 million people, or half the continent’s population, according to a new Oxfam report.The report – 

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‘Terrible news…’ Man City fans so upset after hearing what Pep Guardiola’s side could now announce

‘Terrible news…’ Man City fans so upset after hearing what Pep Guardiola’s side could now announce

Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesLooking ahead to the 2025/2026 season, there is a feeling of uncertainty surrounding Manchester City.On one hand, the signings of Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Marcus

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Court Orders Shoprite Uganda to Pay Shs 1.3bn in VAT Arrears

Court Orders Shoprite Uganda to Pay Shs 1.3bn in VAT Arrears

Shoprite Uganda was acquired by CarrefourKampala, Uganda | The Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) has ruled that Shoprite Checkers (U) Limited is liable to pay Shs 1,354,624,690 in Value Added Tax (VAT) to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA),

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Hollywood legend, 84, says he was set to play James Bond in Octopussy

Hollywood legend, 84, says he was set to play James Bond in Octopussy

James Brolin dropped a bombshell revelation that could have changed the course of his career. Brolin, who turns 85 on July 18, reminisced about the time he was offered the role of 

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Arsenal overhear fierce Gyokeres transfer warning as Sporting president blasts ‘geniuses’ behind no-show

Arsenal overhear fierce Gyokeres transfer warning as Sporting president blasts ‘geniuses’ behind no-show

Sporting's president has hit back strongly at Gyokeres and his advisorsSporting CP president Frederico Varandas has challenged Viktor Gyokeres and his advisors for his failure to report for pre-season training, seen as a strategy to push through his move

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FULL LIST: KCCA, COLAS Ink €250M Deal to Transform Over 118 Kampala Roads

FULL LIST: KCCA, COLAS Ink €250M Deal to Transform Over 118 Kampala Roads

Kampala to get a major infrastructure boost! KCCA and COLAS sign a €250M deal to upgrade over 118 city roads, funded by UK Export Finance. The project includes new walkways, drainage, and street lighting, promising a transformed, sustainable Kampala.Kam

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Spare Me from This Rubbish —Rwashande Explodes After Being Grouped with Old Generals Eyeing MP Seat

Spare Me from This Rubbish —Rwashande Explodes After Being Grouped with Old Generals Eyeing MP Seat

Retired Brigadier General Emmanuel Rwashande has reacted furiously after being listed among elderly National Resistance Movement (NRM) politicians seeking parliamentary seats. The backlash came after renowned Ugandan cartoonist and columnist Jim Spire Ssentongo

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Ssemujju Minana Emotionally Reveals What he Was Given in Prison by fellow Inmates

Ssemujju Minana Emotionally Reveals What he Was Given in Prison by fellow Inmates

Abdul Noor Ssemujju, alias Minana, a former police operative charged in the 2015 murder of senior state prosecutor Joan Kagezi, made an emotional outburst in Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court, revealing the harsh realities of his prison treatment.Minana,&nbs

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Alice Alaso Mocks POA As Kampala Tycoon Who Donated Najjanankumbi to FDC Follows Besigye To Katonga-Based Freedom Party (PFF)

Alice Alaso Mocks POA As Kampala Tycoon Who Donated Najjanankumbi to FDC Follows Besigye To Katonga-Based Freedom Party (PFF)

In her speech at Katonga as PFF/Freedom Party was being inaugurated this Tuesday, ANT’s Alice Alaso sounded jubilant to have lived to see this day. She was happy that a group of well-intentioned Ugandans, who first came together more than 20 years and proclaim

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