Sudan’s ruling Transitional Military Council has said it will publish its own suggested constitutional draft after disagreeing with some points in the opposition's draft. A revised constitution is part of negotiated efforts between the military and protest groups to form a joint military-civilian council before elections. But protesters remain skeptical.
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Ethiopian factory workers who make clothes are on average the industry's worst-paid in the world, according to a new report. "The government’s eagerness to attract foreign investment led it to promote the lowest base wage in any garment-producing country - now set at the equivalent of $26 (£20) a month,"
Read More“When I was young, I always knew I wanted to be a doctor but alas life doesn’t always move as we plan it. In primary six, I lost both my parents and that’s when everything started to go uphill. I struggled for the next couple of years without having a
Read MoreThe Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s foremost champion of entrepreneurship, will host its 5th Annual Forum — the largest annual gathering of African entrepreneurs – on July 26 – 27, 2019. The two-day event will take place at the iconic Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. The Forum is the culmination of
Read More*RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT MUSEVENI'S LETTER ON PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES* 6th May, 2019 Dear President Museveni, In the recent past, I rarely allow myself to pausfrom our very important mission of liberating our country from your despotic rule, to respond to your threats, inconsistencies and falsehoods and those of your henchmen. However,
Read MoreThe Uganda shilling ended the week ending 3rd May 2019 on a weaker tone on elevated demand mainly from the interbank as the effects of end month conversions that had improved supply conditions in the market were wearing off. Trading was in the range of 3753/63 at close of the
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Up-and-coming generations have become increasingly conscious of world issues and they are motivated to make a difference. From being better consumers to having a positive impact on the environment, playing a role to help underdeveloped countries, having their say in politics, lending their services to help others, and even sharing
Read MoreSurvey: Uganda-Rwanda Border Dispute Hasn’t Affected Private Sector Severely
The Stanbic Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for the month of April has indicated that there was continued improvement in customer demand and business activity, with job creation recorded in Uganda as a result. Overall workloads increased meaning companies had to take on extra staff. The report further indicates that employment
Read MoreSouth Sudan’s ruling and opposition parties agreed on Friday to give themselves six more months to form a unity government as part of a peace deal they signed in September, the regional group IGAD said in a statement. Also on Friday, President Salva Kiir lifted a state of emergency imposed
Read MoreCity socialite, Bryan Kirumira alias Bryan White raised eye brows on Sunday afternoon when he blocked Kalerwa roundabout on Kampala-Gayaza road ahead of the president's visits to Kasangati town. According to eye witnesses, Kirumira who was walking in the company of several youths packed his vehicle in the
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