Uganda'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
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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
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By 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
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In 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
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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
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An 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
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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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Government has never funded the Uganda Media Council despite being in existence since 1995, Vincent Bagiire, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has revealed. Bagiire (pictured) made the revelation while appearing before the Public Accounts Committee earlier this week where ICT Ministry had been summoned to respond
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Sudan says a man in his 50s who died on Thursday in the capital, Khartoum, had coronavirus, confirming the country's first case, BBC reports. The man had visited the UAE in the first week of March, health authorities said. Sudan has stopped issuing visas for, and flights to, eight countries,
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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates (pictured) is stepping down from the company's board to spend more time on philanthropic activities. He says he wants to focus on global health and development, education and tackling climate change. One of the world's richest men, Mr Gates, 65, has also left the board of
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