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17 May '25
The price of brown sugar has soared across Uganda, with consumers and traders alike feeling the pinch of global supply disruptions and erratic weather that has battered production in leading sugar-exporting nations.A kilogram of brown sugar now sells for between Shs5,500 a
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14 May '25
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has maintained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75% signalling a cautious “wait and see” approach in response to growing global economic uncertainty most notably the unresolved US-China trade tensions.The decision comes despite Uganda’s relatively strong econ
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10 May '25
I& M Bank Uganda and Kenya Airways have announced a special discount for customers on international tickets.Customers can now enjoy up to 15% off international flights (worldwide) to select destinations when they book with their I& M mastercards.This campaign sales peri
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27 Apr '25
Uganda’s Stellah Chesang made an eye-catching marathon debut at the London Marathon today, finishing sixth in a powerful run that signals a bright future over the classic distance.The former Commonwealth 10,000m champion crossed the line in 2:20:23, showing remarkable strength and compos
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26 Apr '25
Health experts in Australia are growing increasingly concerned a fatal, soil-borne disease could be on the rise among people and their pets. At least 28 Queenslanders have died after being infected by tropical disease melioidosis so far this year, with 211 cases recorded across the state.Th
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23 Apr '25
BBC | Lashed by an off-season typhoon, Pope Francis stepped out on a rain-soaked makeshift stage in front of hundreds of thousands of weeping pilgrims in the central Philippines.Organisers had warned him to cancel the 2015 open air mass in Tacloban as the weather had worse
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12 Apr '25
If you're anything like me, the first hint of warmer weather signals one very important wardrobe shift: it's time to retire the denim (for now) and let a white cotton poplin skirt take centre stage. Lightweight, breathable and effortlessly elegant, this throw-on staple becomes the backbone of my sum
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08 Apr '25
Must-have items include toilet wipes, eye drops, bandaids, fans, and sunglassesAhead of the opening weekend for Coachella 2025, festivalgoers are doing everything they can to ensure they’re ready for the hot, dusty daytime climate and the chill breeze at night for the best experience possible
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07 Mar '25
The scorching heat wave that has gripped Uganda in recent weeks is expected to subside by mid-March, paving the way for the long-awaited rainy season, officials from the Uganda Meteorological Authority and the Ministry of Water and Environment have announced.Speaking at a press briefing at
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07 Mar '25
Members of Parliament from the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee have expressed appreciation for the construction progress of UPDF National Referral Hospital, which stands at 93% completion.This was as the committee delegation led by Wilson Kajwengye, MP for Nyabushozi County, embarke