Students in a science laboratory. Photo by The Observer Rwanda has taken a decision to eliminate science practicals from their national examinations, citing long-standing concerns over the lack of well-equipped laboratories in schools. Rwanda's Education Ministry announced the policy change, stating that starting this academic year, science practicals will no
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Trainees in a group photo with their certificates Securing a good job in Uganda has become increasingly challenging for fresh graduates due to the high number of job seekers compared to available positions. Currently, Uganda has a youth unemployment rate of 6.58 percent, indicating the share of the workforce aged
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The SINOPEC 1501 Drilling Rig at Jobi Ri The drilling of production wells for the Kingfisher and Tilenga oil production projects is continuing since the launch in January 2023. This is in preparation for the planned commencement of oil production in Uganda in 2025. Drilling of the first well for the Kingfisher
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Persons With Disabilities in sports gala Athletes with disabilities showcased their immense talent at a sports gala in Kampala, supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) in collaboration with Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). The event aimed to create awareness of the potential of People with Disabilities and shed light on the challenges
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You can safeguard your vehicle with genuine spare parts A vehicle is more than just a means of transport today but is also an asset you want to work for you over a long period of time, with less downtime, minimal cost of ownership as well as decent resale value
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A rig towering over the Buhuka flats on the shore of Lake Albert. Oil from this and other wells has to be refined for the local market. It is feared that the refinery will not be in place by end of 2025/Business Focus photo The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC)
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Hellen Masika (L), the Deputy Executive Director at the Microfinance Support Centre responding to COSASE queries. The Uganda Microfinance Support Centre - MSC, is facing intense scrutiny over the unlawful disbursement of 4.1 billion Shillings to different Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations – SACCOs. Parliament’s Public Accountability Committee on Commissions,
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Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is in the final stages of launching a state-of-the art data centre that will facilitate the exchange of information with other countries. This development was revealed by the Commissioner of Information Technology & Innovation at URA, Robert Mutebi, during a visit to the facility by other
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Officials of Riders Uganda at Court after plea taking The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has charged five officials of Riders Uganda Limited for causing tax losses valued at more than 5 billion shillings. They are Pius Mwilili Muli, and Richard Drakuma who are both directors, three accountants Obadiah Kioko, a
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Participants from Uganda Cancer Institute, Aster Medcity and Magnus Media pose for a group photo. Aster Medcity, one of South India’s largest quaternary care healthcare centres; Magnus Medi , one of the leading brands in India’s medical tourism industry and the Uganda Cancer Institute, have successfully concluded the first
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