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Tourism recovery gains momentum as restrictions ease and confidence returns
MADRID– Tourism continues to recover at a strong pace. Globally, destinations welcomed almost three times as many international arrivals in the first quarter of 2022 as in the same period of 2021,…
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Govt official calls for low cost housing in Gulu City
GULU- Establishing Low cost housing in Gulu City would be a good investment to cater for low-income earners, Jackie Kemigisha Kiza, the Commissioner for Urban Development in the Ministry of Local Government…
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KALANGALA: Local fishermen accuse Tanzanians of invading Ugandan territory
KALANGALA – Fishing activities in some small islands of Lake Victoria in Kalangala district face disruptions, with the Ugandan fishermen accusing Tanzanians of attacking them and stealing their fishing equipment, as well…
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Health Ministry warns of Monkeypox
KAMPALA– The Ministry of Health has said Uganda is yet to record a case of Monkeypox but says Ugandans must be cautious as the disease has been recorded in 23 non-endemic countries…
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AfDB launches new initiative to build financial acumen of African cities
KAMPALA– The African Development Bank [AfDB] and United Cities and Local Governments, a global umbrella group for local and metropolitan governments, have announced the launch of a new programme to build the…
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Gulu City earmarks Shs 500mln for laboratory
GULU – Gulu City Council has earmarked Shs 500 million for the construction of a laboratory to test building materials as the authorities battle the use of substandard materials in the building…
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Court to rule on Mbarara Gatsby application in late June
MBARARA– An application filed on May 11, 2022, by Mbarara Gatsby Small Scale Enterprises Association Limited [MGSSEAL] seeking to join Uganda Investment Authority [UIA] in a court suit against the tenants of…
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EAC boss to concentrate on regional trade and peace next year
ARUSHA– Deepening economic integration, strengthening regional peace and security mechanisms, and implementing the road map for the attainment of the East African Community [ EAC ] Monetary Union are some of Dr.…
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South Sudanese refugees establish own Sacco
LAMWO– After failing to access loans from commercial banks and other financial institutions, South Sudanese refugees in Lamwo Refugee Settlement have decided to form their own Paluda Farmers’ Sacco to serve them…
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Global coffee exports decline in April 2022
KAMPALA– Global exports of green beans in April 2022 totalled 9.86 million bags, compared with 10.16mln bags in the same month of the previous year, according to International Coffee Organization [ICO]. ICO…
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