Balaam speaking to the press The 4th edition of the Uganda-French friendship week annual celebrations that were slated to begin from 21st through 28th March 2020 have been postponed to a later date due to the current situation of the global Coronavirus pandemic. The series of events to mark the
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Dr. Mary Goretti Kitutu (L), the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development launching UNOC's bulk trading business at Stabex in Nansana. Looking on are officials from UNOC and Stabex International Uganda through the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has officially started bulk trading of petroleum products in a move aimed
Read MoreUganda's Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has revealed that the country is working with a US based inventor to introduce a disinfectant that can kill the coronavirus. "I've told Parliament that a spray/ hand-wash, which instantly kills the Corona virus has been discovered. The American inventor, Prof. Sarfaraz K. Niaz,
Read MoreUganda's Health Ministry has revealed that a tour guide who was isolated after he presented symptoms similar to coronavirus have tested negative. "Results from the suspected case from Kanungu who presented with signs and symptoms similar to COVIDー19 have tested NEGATIVE at the UVRI," a brief statement from the country's
Read MoreNairobi Stock Exchange Halts Trading As Share Prices Collapse On Virus Scare
Trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) was Friday suspended towards the close of the market as panicky investors made indiscriminate sale of shares. Total market capitalisation dropped by Sh120 billion – one of the largest declines in a single day in the history of the bourse. The value of
Read MoreBy AFP US President Donald Trump (pictured) has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, the White House physician said Saturday. Trump submitted to the test after coming in contact with several members of a Brazilian presidential delegation visiting his Florida resort who have since tested positive for the virus. "This
Read MoreIn order to achieve tax justice, students from various universities have urged the tax system to be gender responsive through considering tax exemptions to women in informal trade to enable them generate income and attract more women to pay better taxes when they are successful. Students who convened at Makerere
Read MoreMacadamia: A New Priority Crop For Uganda That Can Earn Farmers Shs70m From An Acre
Macadamia nuts are tree nuts that have a subtle, butter-like flavour and creamy texture. Originated from Australia, macadamia trees are now grown in various places around the world, such as Brazil, Costa Rica, Hawaii, New Zealand and now in Uganda. Like most other nuts, Macadamia nuts are rich in nutrients
Read MoreAn Indian citizen in Rwanda has tested positive for the coronavirus, a statement from the country's health ministry says. The statement released on Friday indicates that the Indian citizen arrived in the country on March 8th with no symptoms but reported himself to a health facility 5 days later where
Read MoreUgandans Want Mandatory Vehicle Inspection Deal Given To Them Instead Of A Foreign Company
Ugandans under the Uganda Motor Industry Association want motor inspection contract given to them instead of giving it to Swiss based firm, Societe Generale De Surveillance (SGS). The Association whose members claimed that they have heard that government wants to review the contract of SGS in regards to motor vehicle
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