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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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Tanzania leads Africa in 2024 global cybersecurity rankings

Tanzania leads Africa in 2024 global cybersecurity rankings

Tanzania has been ranked first in Eastern, Southern and Central Africa for its leadership in cybersecurity, according to the 2024 Global Cyber Security Index (GCI). The East African country scored 100 percent across all five cybersecurity pillars that include legal, technical, organisati

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Parliament debates Museveni's fitness as he turns 80

Parliament debates Museveni's fitness as he turns 80

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa on Tuesday led the House in congratulating President Museveni for marking 80 years, with the Kira Municipality legislator, Mr Ibrahim Ssemujju Ngada, demanding that the Head of State be subjected to frequent medical check-ups about his ‘fitness

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PRIMECheptegei’s death opens old wounds of domestic violence

PRIMECheptegei’s death opens old wounds of domestic violence

The death of athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who was doused in petrol and set ablaze by her former boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, has renewed questions on government’s implementation of the Domestic Violence Act. The 33-year-old was last week buried in Bukwo District, days after Ma

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NSSF savers set to get more than 10%

NSSF savers set to get more than 10%

Contributors to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) can expect to receive more than the 10 percent interest they earned this year when the Finance minister announces the yield from the last financial year next week.  NSSF managing director Patrick Ayota said at a news conference in

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Who is to blame for a spike in road crashes?

Who is to blame for a spike in road crashes?

Police and other stakeholders have expressed concern over the rising number of road accidents in recent months that have claimed several lives and left others injured. Since the start of the year, police have reported an average of between 60 and 80 people dying in road accidents every w

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URA Collects UGX 28 Billion More Than Expected in August

URA Collects UGX 28 Billion More Than Expected in August

(Kampala) – The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has reported a  surplus in revenue collections for the month of August 2024. The total revenue collected was UGX 2,345.04 billion, exceeding the target of UGX 2,316.85 billion by UGX 28.19 billion. This represents a performance rate of 101.22 percent

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State House Comptroller to Officiate the Launch of Nabagereka’s Obuntu Bulamu Initiative

State House Comptroller to Officiate the Launch of Nabagereka’s Obuntu Bulamu Initiative

The Nabagereka Development Foundation, spearheaded by the Nabagereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda, continues its mission of reviving cultural values and traditions through its latest initiative, “Obuntu Bulamu” (Humanity). Established in 2000 to foster the positive cultural values of the Buganda

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Hartsfield-Jackson Ranks Low in Latest Airport Satisfaction Study

Hartsfield-Jackson Ranks Low in Latest Airport Satisfaction Study

Travelers flooded Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on the busiest day of the Labor Day travel period, but the airport falls short in customer satisfaction. Here's a breakdown of the latest findings: Crowd Displeasure According to a recent J.D. Power study, Hartsfield-Jackson ranks 17th

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Mangoes: The Ultimate Prenatal Superfood for Expecting Mothers

Mangoes: The Ultimate Prenatal Superfood for Expecting Mothers

According to a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, mangoes have emerged as a potential superfood for pregnant women, offering a wide range of health benefits.The Mango Magic The study revealed that women who incorporated mangoes into their diets scored 16% higher on the Healthy Eating

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