President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday directed that only truck drivers with negative test results will be allowed to enter Uganda. The Ministry of Health met representatives of the Truck Owners and National Logistics Platform and resolved that; "We mobilize, counsel and test all truck drivers from Uganda. We will adopt
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Félicien Kabuga, one of the most wanted suspects in the Rwandan genocide, has been arrested near Paris, the French justice ministry has announced. Mr Kabuga was detained by gendarmes in Asnières-sur-Seine, where he had been living under a false identity. The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda has charged the 84-year-old with
Read MoreThe armed rangers set off at dusk in pursuit of poachers. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new alertness, and a new fear. With tourists gone and their money, too, protecting endangered wildlife like black rhinos has become that much more challenging. And the poachers, like many desperate to make
Read MoreUganda Exports Over 380 Tonnes Of Food To UAE During COVID-19 Lockdown
Emirates SkyCargo has utilised the cargo capacity on its Boeing 777-300ER passenger freighter aircraft to facilitate the movement of goods to and from Uganda. Following the announcement that cargo flights were allowed into the country, Emirates SkyCargo recalibrated its operations to Uganda, ensuring continuity to local businesses with dedicated cargo
Read MoreIMF Commends Uganda’s ‘Good Track Record Of Maintaining Macroeconomic Stability ‘
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has applauded Uganda for its good track record of maintaining macroeconomic stability. This revelation is contained in IMF’s Country Report about the recently approved US$491.5 Million (Shs1.8 trillion) disbursement to Uganda to address the COVID-19 Pandemic. IMF Staff agree that the COVID-related fiscal measures are
Read MoreThe New PAU Board of directors in a group photo A new Board of Directors that will steer the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) for the next four (4) years has been inaugurated. The new board was inaugurated by Dr. Kitutu Kimono Mary Goretti, the Minister of Energy and Mineral
Read MoreUganda’s COVID-19 cases have shoot up to 203 after 43 new cases were confirmed on Friday May15, 2020 from 1,838 samples of truck drivers. According to Ministry of Health, 15 Ugandans,9 Kenyans and 4 Eritreans were confirmed positive at Elegu entry point while Mutukula point, 5 Tanzanians and 1 Burundian
Read MoreThe Minister of Health, Jane Ruth Aceng has revealed that all truck drivers arriving via Mutukula point of entry will be tested for COVID-19 and results given within 45 minutes. "If you are found positive, you cannot proceed with your journey. If you're negative, you are released," the Minister said.
Read MoreThe Uganda government has revealed that 13 Ugandans will be repatriated from the United States of America and other countries, quashing social media rumors that it is favouring tycoon Ben Kavuya’s family. On Friday, government spokesperson, Ofwono Opondo (pictured), issued a statement explaining the process of repatriation, revealing that it
Read MoreCOVID-19 Policies: Half of African Business Leaders Don’t Think African Gov’ts Are Taking Women’s Issues Into Consideration
In a live poll conducted by Africa.com on May 13 as part of its webinar series, Crisis Management for African Business Leaders, 47% of webinar participants do not think that African governments are taking women's issues into consideration as they develop policies to address COVID-19. 28% think that African governments
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