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Top media dragged to Industrial court over unpaid wages

Ashaba ran to the labour office on May 4, 2021, for allegedly sacking him from his job as a presenter on Top...

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COVID-19

Report adverse reactions to Covid-19 vaccines: Experts advise

According to the vaccinologists, many of the reactions experienced by people after vaccination are being reported by family members late thus hindering...

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Corporate Affairs

Police constable arrested for shooting civilian dead

Albert Orobati, 21, attached to Zoka police barracks reportedly opened fire at Lawrence Kaweesi in a scuffle over a woman.

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Current Affairs

Uganda, China bolster ties in 60-year journey

Nine days after Uganda gained her independence on October 9, 1962, China established diplomatic ties with the East African country.

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Big Story

Supreme Court Rules: BOU must return Sudhir’s Crane Bank, pay dispute costs

The justices reasoned with the Court of Appeal that management of Crane Bank be returned to the shareholders including Sudhir Ruparelia and...

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News

Chapter Four Uganda finally resumes operations after nine months suspension

Chapter Four was among the 54 NGOs that government suspended in August last year over unclear reasons.

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Business

EXCLUSIVE: Tycoon Sudhir reveals why Luxury Goods should be banned in Africa

Sudhir Ruparelia has seen it all in the last 40 years: expulsion from Uganda; recession in Britain; oil crisis; power crisis; currency...

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Crime

One shot dead as UPDF intensifies operation against armed cattle rustlers

Security has continuously cautioned members of the public to avoid going into areas where there are ongoing security operations against armed rustlers...

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Just In

Former Presidential Candidates Besigye, Mukaaku granted bail

The pair were released today after appearing before Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrate president over by the acting High Court judge Douglas...

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News

NRM nominates 115 candidates for six EALA positions

The six seats are currently occupied by James Kakooza, Denis Namara, George Odongo, Rose Akol, Mary Mugenyi and Paul Musamali, who have...

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Corporate Affairs

Sylvia Mulinge replaces Vanhelleputte as MTN Uganda CEO

Sylvia Mulinge replaces Mr. Wim Vanhelleputte who leaves MTN after serving as the company Chief Executive Officer for the last 6 years.

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Exclusive

Uganda far from middle income: World Bank

According to the Bank, this average income by a Ugandan is far below the lower-middle-income threshold of 1,045 dollars

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Entertainment

Daniel Lutaaya quits NBS TV after four years

Lutaaya who joined NBS as a reporter in 2018 has been one of the formidable figures at the station where he has...

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TotalEnergies embarks on construction of central processing facility

TotalEnergies commenced site preparation of the industrial area that will host the Central Processing Facility in May this year

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Current Affairs

MPs turn away Lira hospital officials over lack of accountability documents

On Wednesday, the officials led by the Hospital Director, Dr. J.S.O Obbo appeared before the committee for the second time to respond...

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Entertainment

Journalists Daniel Lutaaya, Benson Ongom Resign from NBS TV, Set to Join Parliament

“Hello friends, CHOGM-Rwanda was my final assignment for @nbstv and today is my last day. A great 4 years at this great...

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Big Story

Museveni orders Muhoozi to back-off Security Talks on Twitter

Museveni's directive followed a top-level security meeting with high-ranking army chiefs over the weekend in Southwestern Ntugamo district

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Current Affairs

Kasese district leaders question gov’t commitment to resettle IDPs

Last year, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja directed the Ministers of Luwero-Rwenzori Affairs, ICT and National Guidance, and Members of Parliament from Kasese...

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Current Affairs

MPs raise concern over underutilization of new markets

The committee chaired by the Aringa North County MP Godfrey Onzima is conducting inspection tours on the status and utilization of the...

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Business

Over seven million Ugandans evading taxes: URA

Speaking during the post-budget conference in Fort Portal, Julius Nkwasire, the Assistant Commissioner of Customs said about 7 million people are in...