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New NIRA Board sworn in today, urged on diligence
KAMPALA, May 15, 2024 – The Principal Judge, Dr. Flavian Zeija has today presided over the swearing-in ceremony of new members of the National Identification and Registration Authority [ NIRA] Governing Board…
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Martyrs Day celebration: Nebbi pilgrims begin 438km journey to Namugongo
NEBBI, May 15, 2024 – Over 700-foot pilgrims from Nebbi Catholic Diocese in West Nile region were this morning flagged off to Namugongo Martyrs Shrine in Wakiso district by the Rt. Rev.…
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COMESA region moving closer to harmonised energy regulatory regime
CAIRO, May 15, 2024 – Energy experts recently met in Cairo, Egypt for a two-day consultative workshop on regional harmonisation of regulatory frameworks and tools for improved electricity regulation in the COMESA…
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Uganda’s coffee exports hit Shs 1 billion mark in one year
KAMPALA, May 15, 2024 – Uganda’s coffee exports for the twelve months [May 2023-April 2024] rose by 3.38 percent to 5.92 million bags, earning the country the much-needed revenue of US$ 1.02…
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MPs want Non-Ugandans to pay for services at Uganda Cancer Institute
KAMPALA, May 15, 2024 – The provision of free treatment to foreigners at the Uganda Cancer Institute [UCI] has raised eyebrows among Members of Parliament [MPs] on Public Accounts Committee [Central Government].…
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Africa requires US$ 277bln annually to achieve 2030 SDGs, says IAE 2024 Panel
PARIS, May 15, 2024 – Boasting 60 percent of the world’s best solar resources, Africa’s solar power potential presents multiple opportunities for investors seeking long-term, scalable financial prospects. A panel session during…
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War-torn Ukraine earns free-trade deal to protect its agri-food sector
BRUSSELS, May 14, 2024 – The European Council [EC] has approved the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian and Moldovan exports to the EU for another year as part of…
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Regional stakeholders convene in Uganda to discuss ISAVET
ENTEBBE, May 14, 2024 – The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [FAO] recently hosted an In-Service Applied Veterinary Epidemiology Training [ ISAVET ] Programme Regional Workshop. The three-day event…
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São Paulo hosts the World Agri-Tech South America Summit 2024
SAO PAULO, May 14, 2024 – The city of São Paulo in Brazil is preparing to host one of the most influential events in the agricultural sector, the World Agr-Tech South America…
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Minister Magyezi lauds Alebtong district over PDM money
ALEBTONG, May 14, 2024 – Local Government Minister, Raphael Magyezi has lauded Alebtong District Local Government for exhausting Shs 6.9 billion government released for the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [PDM].…
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