Uganda's Inspector General of Government (IGG) is investigating suspected irregularities in the recruitment of cadet police officers over the last three years. Those being investigated were recruited in the 2014/2015 intake as well as the most recent 2015/2016 intake. The investigations which were instituted three weeks ago are targeting procedures
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Jubilant scenes are unfolding on the streets of Zimbabwe's capital Harare, as protests demanding the resignation of President Robert Mugabe have turned to a celebration of the army's role in ending his grip on power. BBC correspondents say protesters are hugging soldiers in the crowd and cheering for them. One
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The Uganda Shilling held firm amid subdued demand as most corporates stayed out of the market on account of mid month tax payments during the week ending 17th November 2017. Trading was in the range of 3630/3640. In the interbank money market, there was plenty of liquidity. Bank of Uganda held
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Mobile phone subscribers especially on the MTN and Airtel network in some parts of Uganda have complained of being charged unusual extra money off airtime scratch cards. For example, a Shs500 card is now sold at Shs600 while a Shs1, 000 card is sold at Shs1200. Airtime agents say telecom
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WorldRemit has become the first Official Online Money Transfer Partner of the Premier League club, Arsenal. The leading digital money transfer business, formed by a UK-based entrepreneur from Somaliland, has joined forces with Arsenal to accelerate the company’s growth and help more people save money on international transfers. The global
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At least two people have been killed in Kenya's capital Nairobi as police broke up crowds of opposition supporters. The supporters had gathered to welcome home the main opposition candidate, Raila Odinga, from an overseas trip. On Monday, the Supreme Court is due to rule on the legality of last
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Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has made his first public appearance since the country's army took over on Wednesday. He attended a graduation ceremony in the capital, Harare. Mr Mugabe had been under house arrest for days. The army made its move after a power struggle over his successor. The military
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President Yoweri Museveni has granted the Commission of Inquiry into Land Matters six more months. The Commission, headed by Lady Justice Catherine Bamugemereire, had been given six months which expired on November 9. A statement by the Commission's Lead Counsel, Ebert Byenkya, quotes Justice Bamugemereire as saying the instrument of
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The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), the leading social security provider in Uganda, has officially commissioned the construction of its shs3.9bn ultra-modern multipurpose commercial building in Mbarara town. The development sits on theFund’s 0.43 acres and is planned to be a modern retail and office complex comprising of four floors
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The Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) has suspended the trading of Kenya Airways shares due to the ongoing ownership restructuring. Paul Bwiso, the Chief Executive Officer at USE says Kenya Airways PLC is currently undergoing equity and debt restructuring and to facilitate the conclusion of the transaction without disrupting the price
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