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Legislators divided over proposal to raise artistes’ pay
KAMPALA, March 16, 2026 — The Copyright and Neighbouring Rights [Amendment] Bill, 2025 has drawn mixed reactions among the Members of Parliament, particularly over a proposal to grant additional pay to producers…
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FAO Food Price Index rises in February for first time in five months
KAMPALA, March 15, 2026 – The benchmark measure for world food commodity prices rose in February, ending a five-month downward trend, as higher quotations for wheat, most vegetable oils and several meat types…
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Instant coffee likely to be added to EU deforestation rules
BRUSSELS, March 14, 2026 — The European Union Deforestation Regulation [EUDR], designed to curb deforestation linked to global commodity supply chains, may soon be amended to include instant coffee after industry observers…
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EACOP compensation reaches 98 percent as Uganda targets July 2026 first oil production
KAMPALA, March 14, 2026 — Compensation for persons affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project has reached 98 percent, according to the Director for Economic and National Content Monitoring at…
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Standard Chartered donates food items to Muslim schools during Ramadan outreach
KAMPALA, March 13, 2026 — In the spirit of compassion, generosity and community that defines the holy month of Ramadan, Standard Chartered Uganda has partnered with Salaam Charity to donate assorted food…
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UNEB releases 2025 UACE examination results as over 113,000 qualify for university
KAMPALA, March 13, 2026 — The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, has officially released the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education [UACE] examination results at State…
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Coop360° Innovations Award Winners Embark on Learning Tour to Kalangala
KAMPALA, March 12, 2026 – The Uhuru Institute for Social Development [TUI], together with its partners, has flagged off Gomi Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited, winners of the second edition of the…
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FAO welcomes UN resolution establishing International Coffee Day
KAMPALA, March 12, 2026 — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [ FAO ] has welcomed the adoption of a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly proclaiming October…
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African Oil and Gas Industry to Boycott Africa Energies Summit Over Local Content, Representation Concerns
KAMPALA, March 11, 2026 — The African Energy Chamber [AEC]– the voice of the African energy sector – is calling for an industry-wide boycott of the upcoming Africa Energies Summit. Hosted by…
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Breast Cancer Cost Seven African Economies Over US$ 10 Billion in Lost Productivity, New Analysis Shows
KAMPALA, March `12, 2026 —Investing strategically in the health of Africa’s women will unlock billions of dollars in economic growth, as well as saving lives and strengthening communities, according to speakers at…
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