By close of the week ending 7th September 2018, the Uganda Shilling held in a relatively tight range with the market bracing for a pickup in dollar demand from corporate players. Trading was in the range of 3772/3782. In the interbank shilling market, overnight funds traded at 6% while one
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Victoria University, one of Uganda’s fastest growing universities has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swedish top med-tech company to help in implementing and evaluating efficiency of artificial intelligence diagnostic support platform. The MoU was signed between Victoria University and One World Health and Byon8 at Victoria Tower in
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*PRESS STATEMENT* Friends from around the world, I address you all as lovers of peace and compatriots in the struggle for justice, human rights and good governance all over the world. Your response to the events in Uganda these past days has made me believe more than ever that those
Read MoreAs Eswatini celebrates a half-century of independence, I wish the people of Eswatini a prosperous, healthy, and peaceful future WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, September 6, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer congratulations on the 50th anniversary of
Read MoreThe judges delivered their verdict today and handed down lengthy prison terms for murder, rape and other crimes JUBA, South Sudan, September 6, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The finding of a military court that 10 soldiers were guilty of committing violence against civilians at the Terrain Hotel in Juba, South
Read MoreIn terms of the latest proclamations, the SIU will investigate the national Department of Water and Sanitation for alleged serious maladministration and unlawful expenditure of public money CAPE TOWN, South Africa, September 6, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate suspected
Read MoreAfter much foot dragging, today’s convictions and sentences represent a first step towards ending chronic impunity in South Sudan LONDON, United Kingdom, September 6, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Following the conviction and sentencing of 10 South Sudanese soldiers in connection with the killing of a journalist and rape of aid
Read MoreTwo passenger trains collided in Johannesburg on Tuesday leaving more than 100 people injured CAPE TOWN, South Africa, September 6, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Transport has called on the Rail Safety Regulator (RSR) to prioritise signalling in its programmes. Ms Magadzi said the
Read MoreThis annual conference attracts more than 7000 delegates from around the world, government and industry leaders to explore and identify investment opportunities and best practices for socio-economic development PRETORIA, South Africa, September 6, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services will on Thursday, 06 September 2018
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Controversial Aruu County MP, Odonga Otto has vowed to boycott all parliamentary sitting chaired by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, arguing that he is biased. Otto prayed that one day the constitution will be amended to allow a non-partisan speaker at a stature of a High Court Judge
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