Animal manure is a popular form of fertiliser among many farmers across the world. When used correctly, it adds nutrients and organic matter resulting in healthy soils. But when used incorrectly, it can be harmful, especially if applied in excessive quantities. This is because not all manures are equal in
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Tanzania’s President John Pombe Magufuli recently declared the country COVID-19 ‘free’ Tanzania has closed most centres designated to handle Covid-19 patients. The government said that a significant drop in the number of coronavirus infections led to closure of the treatment centres across the country. On Friday, Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu
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Police have provided an update on the Makerere University mob action, revealing that investigations into the death of Emmanuel Tegu (pictured), a third year veterinary student of Makerere University in Kampala City have intensified. “Today, police carried out an intelligence led operation and arrested 10 suspects in connection to the
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The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Spokesperson has rejected government proposed regulations to govern political parties’ internal elections during COVID 19 period, presented to Parliament on Thursday Last week. In a press statement issued toady Monday July 6, 2020, Ssemujju Ibrahim Nganda (pictured), the FDC Spokesperson said: “As FDC, the
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About 21 Km North of Kampala along the Gayaza-Zirobwe road, there’s Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo. As you approach this popular institute from Kampala, your eyes are welcomed by a poorly kept coffee garden on the right hand side. In fact, if the Coffee Bill is passed in its
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Hundreds of scientists say there is evidence that the novel coronavirus in smaller particles in the air can infect people and are calling for the World Health Organization to revise recommendations, the New York Times reported on Saturday. The WHO has said the coronavirus disease spreads primarily from person to
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The consignment was transported by chartered Boeing 727 cargo freight planes In preparation of COVID-19 restrictions in Botswana, the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the government’s Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Central Medical Stores did
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Uganda's health minister, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has revealed that she will be contesting in next year's general elections. Aceng who made the announcement on Sunday, said she will be contesting for the Lira Municipality parliamentary seat. "I am glad to declare that I will be contesting for Woman MP
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Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo is now working from isolation after he went on a 14-day quarantine as a precaution when a member of his close circle tested positive for coronavirus. It is not known whether the person who tested positive was a member of his family or staff. A government
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Have you ever imagined the magnitude of impact the courts have to the economy? And without them, there would be lawlessness and hopelessness in society. That is why the Justice and Order sector needs to be highly priotised in the allocation of the budget to enable them execute their duties
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