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23 Feb '26
South African bonds extended gains as investors positioned for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget presentation on Feb. 25. Morgan Stanley said the budget could reinforce fiscal consolidation and further compress the risk premium on sovereign debt. The bank described the upcoming fiscal up
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23 Feb '26
On a night when Mikel Arteta’s side delivered a commanding performance, the celebrations extended beyond the pitch.Arsenal completely dominated SpursArsenal produced a clinical display to overpower Tottenham.Braces from Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyökeres ensured the Gunners
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23 Feb '26
Senegalese football — and indeed the wider African game — has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of a promising strikerYoussou Diouf, who featured in Senegal's Ligue 2, reportedly passed away after collapsing during a match in ThièsTributes have since flooded
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23 Feb '26
The Lira Regional Blood Bank under construction.Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the Regional Blood Bank at Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) is nearing completion, with phase one standing at 98 percent.Started in March 2025 on a piece of land donated by Lir
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23 Feb '26
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Individuals and authorities engaging in open burning of waste in urban areas across Uganda now face prosecution, fines, and other stringent legal consequences following a directive from the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA). The ban comes after
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23 Feb '26
Tension gripped the busy area of Kisenyi after a shocking CCTV video began circulating on social media. The footage shows a man being violently attacked, allegedly at Gwanda Shopping Mall, near the well-known Kisenyi Taxi Park. The disturbing clip quickly went viral, drawing strong reactions from
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23 Feb '26
A man has been shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, the US Secret Service has said.Officers say the suspect was a white male carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was spotted near the north gate of Mar-a-LagoArmed Man Shot and Killed
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23 Feb '26
The decision followed hours of intense debate online where some social media users accused the tax body and KCCA of double standards, having removed similar structures owned by traders and vendors in the city center.The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced it will remove its contro
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23 Feb '26
Sudhir and Mwenda share a light moment at the billionaire's home in Kololo.Kampala, Uganda | — A resurfaced video clip of veteran journalist Andrew Mwenda has ignited fresh debate on social media after he openly acknowledged his close personal and financial ties to businessman Sudhir Ru
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23 Feb '26
If we become permanent members of BRICS, the most obvious benefit shall be economic. Our economy relies heavily on agriculture, raw materials, and a growing services sector. We need big markets like those of China and India for our agricultural produce.Uganda has a young population, with a