In Uganda, two Indian men have been charged with the murder of a boy in the northern town of Lira. Anger flared up in the area over the case leading to violent protests on Saturday. A local radio station, Unity FM, was closed and five members of staff arrested for
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dfcu Bank in partnership with Monitor Publications Limited’s (MPL) flagship brand Daily Monitor and Uganda Investment Authority-UIA, have just concluded a nationwide three-phase initiative dubbed Rising Woman under the theme ‘Taking your Business Ahead’. The objective of the initiative is to recognize, celebrate and promote a culture of mentorship among
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Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is hosting the 1st ever Science Model Workshop in revenue administration in Africa, from 19th - 23rd Nov 2018 at Speke Resort Muyonyo. Over 100 delegates from 38 African countries have joined Uganda to discuss the 'Evolution of Science in Revenue Administration'. URA has made a
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The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for 2018-19. The Group saw steady revenue growth compared to the same period last year, however profits were impacted by the significant rise in oil prices, and unfavourable currency movements in certain markets, amidst other challenges for the airline and travel industry.
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Ugandans are furious over two Indian nationals who allegedly sacrificed a pupil in Lira district, Northern Uganda. Madmay Gaga, 22, and Vayas Fravay, 27 are accused of killing Dickens Okello who was only 11 years old, and a pupil of Alito Primary school, Alito sub-county in Kole district. This has
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Troubled former Executive Director- Supervision at Bank of Uganda, Justine Bagyenda has been summoned by the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) to explain why she never furnished the Governor with reports regarding liquidation status of some of the seven closed banks being investigated by the
Read MoreApplications and nominations for the 2019 Next Generation Leaders Program are now open through February 15, 2019. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 19 November 2018,-/African Media Agency/-The McCain Institute’s flagship Next Generation Leaders program is designed to identify, train, network and empower a diverse group of emerging, character-driven leaders from the United
Read MoreMore than 1.3 million children to receive emergency treatment in 2018, but more investment in prevention measures needed to influence trends in 2019 and beyond DAKAR, Senegal, 19 November 2018,-African Media Agency/-More than 1.3 million children under five years of age in need of treatment for severe acute malnutrition across
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The supreme organ of the African Union, the Assembly, which comprises Heads of State and Government of all the 55 African countries, made a call for the institutional reform of the Union, as events on the continent, and across the world, continue to confirm the urgency and necessity of this
Read MoreBRAZZAVILLE, Congo, 19 November 2018,-/African Media Agency/- During the World Summit for Innovation in Health Care (WISH), the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signs its first agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa to support the Expanded Special Project for Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ESPEN). Qatar
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