There are reports that talks to resolve the ongoing crisis in Burundi have ended inconclusively. They say that the negotiation parties have failed to agree on the key issues that sparked the crisis. Burundi media reports that some of the issues under consideration included the release of political prisoners and
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Two Ugandans are among the 40 finalists from 19 countries set to win top Africa Entrepreneurship Award. This is after BMCE Bank of Africa announced the launch of the final phase of the 3rd African Entrepreneurship Awards. Devised and developed by the Group, the initiative provides support for African entrepreneurs,
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City businessman Tom Kaaya is in trouble for alleged illegal possession of firearms. Kaya was picked on Thursday morning by a team of operatives from the Chieftancy of Military Intelligence backed by officers from Old Kampala Police Station. The operatives stormed Kaaya's Mengo based home on a tip off that
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The sale of migrants into slavery in Libya may amount to crimes against humanity, the United Nations Security Council said Thursday, voicing "grave concern" after footage appearing to show Africans being auctioned there sparked global outrage. The 15-member council unanimously adopted a formal statement calling on Libyan authorities to investigate
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Uganda’ Opposition leaders have warned Police and Army against tampering with Parliament business ahead of tabling of the report by the Legal and Parliamentary Committee on the controversial Constitutional Amendment (No.2) Bill 2017. The Legal Committee is expected to table the report on Tuesday as Parliament returns from recess. Brought
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A peaceful settlement of Kenya’s political impasse will determine the country’s economic fortunes in the near and medium terms, the World Bank said on Thursday. The bank announced this as it downgraded its 2017 growth forecast to below five percent. Severe drought in the first half of the year, a
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The Uganda shilling strengthened marginally, primarily supported by Central Bank mopping up of excess liquidity in the money markets amidst low demand for the greenback during the week ending 8th December 2017. Trading was in range of 3610/3620. In the coming week, Bank of Uganda will hold the final Monetary Policy
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The National Drug Authority (NDA) is looking for competent persons with required skills, knowledge, attitude and qualifications to fill its mandate. NDA is an autonomous body which was established by the National Drug Policy And Authority Act Cap 206 , Laws Of Uganda (2000 Edition) to regulate human and veterinary
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Behavioral economics guru, Richard Thaler — this year’s Nobel Prize laureate in economics— has showcased that people are economically imperfect. Since humans are irrational we don’t fit neatly into economic models; we have cognitive limitations, social preferences, or, dare it be said, big problems with self-control. When it comes to decisions about
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By Nikki Summers The summer holidays are fast approaching and businesses in Kenya and the world at large are either gearing up for their busiest time of year, or their quietest, depending on their location and industry. No matter which camp you fall into, there are a few things you
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