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New Global Alliance for Women’s Health could help boost global economy by US$ 1trn annually by 2040
DAVOS-KLOSTERS, January 18, 2024 – A new World Economic Forum report released today shows that closing the women’s health gap would allow more women to live healthier, higher-quality lives, and provide an…
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Fighting poverty: Ugandans advised to embrace PDM, Emyooga
MBALE, January 18, 2024 -The National Coordinator of the Emyooga programme, Ritah Namuwenge has advised Ugandans to use the Parish Development Model [PDM] and Emyooga programme to empower themselves economically. Namuwenge said…
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Foreign Affairs Ministry seeks Shs 6bln for post-NAM and G77+China summit activities
KAMPALA, January 17, 2024 – Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs has recommended the provision of a budget line worth Shs 4 billion and Shs 2bln to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to…
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Launch of World Cooperative Monitor 12th Edition set for next Friday
KAMPALA, January 17, 2024 – The 12th Edition of World Cooperative Monitor [ WCM ] will be launched on January 16, 2024, with most of the invitees expected to follow the event…
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Sugar millers want issuance of new licences halted
KAMPALA, January 16, 2024 – Sugar millers under the umbrella of Uganda Sugar Manufacturers Association [USMA] want an amendment of the Sugar Act, 2020, halting all the sugar licences currently issued by…
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Dangote Refinery finally opens for business
ABUJA, January 16, 2024 – The Dangote Refinery which processes diesel and aviation fuel began production days ago, the company calling it a “big day for Nigeria” after years of construction delays.…
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NAM: Day 2 of East African Trade and Investment Forum attracts more delegates
KAMPALA, January 16, 2024 – Day 2 of the East African Trade and Investment Forum in Kampala, which is part of the ongoing 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit 2024 [NAM 2024] in Kampala,…
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Kikuube district overwhelmed by farmers seeking solar-powered irrigation systems
KIKUUBE, January 16, 2024 – Kikuube district production department is overwhelmed by the number of farmers seeking solar-powered irrigation systems to mitigate the effects of climatic change. Kikuube District Local Government recently…
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Sironko leaders decry poor performance of PDM
SIRONKO, January 16, 2024 – Leaders in Sironko district have expressed concerns about the poor performance of the Parish Development Model [PDM] in the district. The Sironko district Woman Member of Parliament,…
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19th NAM opens in Kampala, countries urged to collectively tackle existing and emerging issues
KAMPALA, January 15, 2024 – The 19th Non-Aligned Movement summit officially began today at Speke Resort, Munyonyo in Kampala, Uganda under the theme “Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence”. The summit which…
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