Dr. Diana Atwine, Health Ministry Permanent Secretary Government has allocated Shs5.76bnfor procurement of face masks for students in final years who resume their studies on 15th this month. Health Ministry Permanent Secretary, Dr .Diana Atwine made the revelation while appearing before the Budget Committee chaired by Amos Lugolobi to defend
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IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved on October 2, 2020 a second six-month tranche of debt service relief for 28 member countries under the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT). This approval follows the first six-month tranche (April 14 – October
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MTN Uganda and Airtel have temporarily suspended their mobile money services after a fraud that saw customers locked out of their telecom and bank accounts was reported by Stanbic Bank. In a joint statement issued on Monday evening, the telecoms announced the suspension of mobile money services, blaming their decision
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Minister of Works and Transport, General Katumba Wamala Members of Parliament on Budget Committee have strongly opposed a plan by the Government of Uganda to spend Shs254bn on the construction of roads in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The MPs’ objection was revealed during a meeting held between Ministry of
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Research from the University of South Carolina suggests that THC - the chemical in cannabis aka marijuana that creates a mind-altering effect - could be used to treat complications in COVID-19 patients Cannabis which is also known as marijuana could be used to help treat potentially deadly complications with COVID-19,
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The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has released its annual performance report for Financial Year 2019/2020, revealing products that non-compliant to standards on the market. Delivering the report at Uganda Media Centre Monday morning, UNBS Executive Director, Dr. Ben Manyindo, said: “Cosmetics and body care products topped UNBS list
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George Weah became Liberian president in January 2018 Liberia’s President George Weah has revealed in a church sermon that he receives a barrage of insults via text message from people claiming to be his supporters who are angry that he is not helping them. The 54-year-old ex-footballer is approaching the
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Investment Minister, Evelyne Anite (C) with the Pearl Dairy Chairman Mr. Bhasker Kotecha during the official launch of the Lato Yoghurt new flavours at factory in Mbarara Pearl Dairy Farms Ltd the producer of Lato Milk has added five more flavours to their yoghurt range providing their consumers with a
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The Ministry of Health in partnership with Marie Stopes UG has today announced the return of the New, Improved and National Drug Authority -certified Life Guard condoms to address the nationwide shortage of the socially marketed brands. The condoms were withdrawn from the market early this year after failing to
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The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Managing Director, Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha (pictured) has been awarded for Leadership Excellence in public service and also recognised for his contribution to Africa's socio-economic development at the recently concluded African Leadership magazine's US - Africa Investment Forum, policy Dialogue and Business Leadership
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