Following the removal presidential age limits in 2018, a number of Ugandans are increasingly demanding that the same applies to other professions. The latest are bus drivers who are calling for the scrapping off of age limit on their driver’s licenses, arguing age limit as proposed in the new law
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President Yoweri Museveni has directed the withdrawal of military from Makerere University. The army has been helping police quell a strike by students over a controversial fees policy. Museveni has also directed the supreme decision making body at Makerere University, which is the Council and the students guild to meet
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Airtel Money users are set to enjoy a massive reduction in cash withdrawal and Person To Person transfer rates as the telecommunications company continues its efforts towards the enhancement of a cashless economy and financial inclusion. The offer begins on Thursday the 31st October 2019. Airtel money customers can now
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This is a letter written by First Lady Janet Museveni on the ongoing fees confrontation between students and management at Makerere University. Janet also doubles as Minister of Education and Sports. Below is the full letter. To the Ugandan Children who Call me Maama by Choice – Issue No. 3
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South Africans are being urged only to use water for drinking purposes amid a water crisis that has seen dams, reservoirs and taps run dry. That warning comes from officials from the largest water utility in the country. They estimate the average person in the financial hub, Gauteng, consumes almost
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Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga (pictured), has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree of law by Nkumba University. This was during the University's 22nd graduation ceremony held under the theme: 25 years of academic excellence and professionalism’ at Nkumba University campus on Saturday 26 October, 2019. In her acceptance speech,
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The United States Government has added her voice to the condemnation of events at Makerere University that saw students beaten and their rooms forcefully broken into by security forces. This condemnation is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the US Embassy in Kampala saying the attacks on students
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Liberia's President George Weah has accepted the resignation of Central Bank Governor Nathaniel Patray (pictured) despite ongoing investigations over his alleged role in misallocation of state funds, including $25m (£19m) meant to ease inflation. Mr Weah had previously announced his plan to replace Mr Patray, a decision criticised by many
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By Nj Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber and CEO, Centurion Law Group I truly believe that investment and economic development are the keys for peace and stability in Sub-Saharan Africa. I have said it again and again. I wrote dozens of articles and even a book partially dedicated to
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The First Lady of Burundi, Denise Nkurunziza has composed a song as her special contribution to support ‘Merck More Than a Mother campaign’. The song and video composed, sung and produced by Denise will be officially launched during the 6th Edition of “Merck Africa Asia Luminary” in Accra, Ghana. Merck
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