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@matookerepublic Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:21:56
NMG, MTN Uganda, and YOTVChannels join forces to expand digital footprint
Nation Media Group, in collaboration with the telecommunications giant MTN Uganda and the local streaming platform YOTVChannels, has announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming how audiences access premium content online. During the press conference this afternoon at the Kampala Serena Hotel, the triumvirate revealed a strategic shift towards a ‘digital first’ approach by Nation […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:53:28
UEPB raises concerns over redundant regulations in Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill
The Uganda Export Promotions Board (UEPB) has expressed concern over the duplication of laws and policies regulating investment in the Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill 2023, which is currently under scrutiny by the joint Parliamentary Committee on Health and Trade. Citing part II of Section 4 (a), (b), and (c) of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:17:56
UNEB to release 2023 UACE results today
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) will release the 2023 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results today at around 11 a.m. According to UNEB, Education Minister Janet Museveni will preside over the release of the results during a function to be held at State House Nakasero. A total of 110,569 candidates were registered to […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:45:08
Unsung heroines: The powerful women who are always ‘forgotten’ on Women’s Day
As an era that is ambition-driven, we tend to look towards the women whose names make headlines and forget the women who are running in the shadows, putting out fires, and generally giving lives some equilibrium. If these ladies were not a part of our societies, the world would be nothing but chaos, and that’s […]
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@chimpreports Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:36:44
Census 2024: Foreigners To Be Counted As Well; Here’s Why
The 2024 National Population and Housing Census is just over two months away. Despite the census being a continuation of the decennial exercise, this year’s national census has a few differences from the previous ones. To begin with, for the first time, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is moving away from using printed questionnaires …
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@chimpreports Wed, 06 Mar 2024 06:23:27
Kasaija Backs EU’s ‘Global Gateway’ as New Pathway for Mobilising Private Capital
By Happy Christine Uganda’s Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, has backed the European Union’s Global Gateway, a distinct financial offer by Europe to partner countries such as Uganda. “This strategy will support Uganda’s ability to access equity to finance its projects, especially in infrastructure and other strategic sectors, in addition to building the capacity and resilience …
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@chimpreports Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:54:02
VIDEO: In New Song, Sharon Nagenjwa Rallies Men to Uplift Women
Woman song by Okello Sharon Nagenjwa, AKA Girl From Oyam, is a song imploring men to support women’s empowerment, which is crucial for the progress and development of society as a whole. “When men actively advocate for and uplift women, they are not only promoting gender equality but also creating a more inclusive and diverse environment …
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@chimpreports Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:45:36
Uganda Cup: Dhata sends NEC to Quarterfinals
Joseph Data scored the only goal against Busoga United as NEC progressed to its first ever quarterfinals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup at Kakindu Stadium on Tuesday. The wingback continued his impressive form, and the goal against Busoga United brought his overall tally to 9 goals, with 4 coming in the Uganda Cup and 5 …
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@chimpreports Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:07:17
Museveni injects Shs 200 million in Taqwa Islamic SACCO
President Yoweri Museveni has supported Taqwa Islamic SACCO with Shs 200 million. In a letter dated March 4, 2024 to the SACCO Chairperson Hafwa Nalumansi, the President explained that while the Muslims raised issues around interest fees (riba) last year in line with the Parish Development Mode (PDM), the 10% interest is just to maintain …
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@chimpreports Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:05:19
Kenya, U.A.E. companies sign MOU on Mega Data Centre
President William Ruto today witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Kenya and the United Arab Emirates that will see the development in the country of the first-ever data centre powered by geothermal energy. The agreement between Kenya’s EcoCloud and UAE’s G42 will see the construction of a 1GW mega data centre, thus …
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@chimpreports Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:09:43
Rising inflation, weakening Shilling: Bank of Uganda increases CBR to 10%
A special Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of Bank of Uganda has today increased the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 10%. The Central Bank Governor, Michael Atingi-Ego, in a statement said the unfolding of some of the risks mentioned in the monetary policy statement of February 2024, which includes the depreciation of the shilling exchange …
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@chimpreports Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:18:29
You Can’t Control the World Politically – Museveni Cautions European Union
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised the European Union (EU) leaders that it is a mistake to think that they can control the world politically. He emphasised the need for European Governments to stop mixing politics in Business. “The non-trade barrier created by wrong politics where people mix politics with business, you need to advise …
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@chimpreports Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:22:30
Tusker Malt Conversessions hosts first exclusive Watch Party for Benon and Vampos Episode
Old is gold, and the Tusker Malt Conversessions Episode Five was a golden treat for music enthusiasts. The dynamic duo, Benon and Vampos, took music lovers on a trip down memory lane, celebrating their illustrious careers in the music industry. In a surprising move, the show decided to continue to redefine video on-demand entertainment experiences …
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@chimpreports Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:29:53
Standard Chartered Cup flags off winners for U.K. trip
Standard Chartered Uganda has today flagged off the winners of the 6th edition of its Standard Chartered Cup – futsal tournament that took place on Saturday 07th October 2023 at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo. The winning team of Steel and Tube Industries Ltd football that will travel to United Kingdom comprises of 7 players …
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@chimpreports Thu, 07 Mar 2024 02:33:04
Gov’t Didn’t Ban Fishing of Silver Fish – Minister Clarifies
The Minister of State for Fisheries, Hellen Adoa, has said the government did not ban the fishing of silverfish in Ugandan lakes. Adoa recently announced an immediate stop to the use of the hurry-up fishing method and urged all concerned agencies to enforce the measure. The “Hurry-Up” method is currently used for harvesting the silverfish …
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@chimpreports Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:14:10
Gov’t Develops New Petroleum Products Storage in Mpigi
Uganda National Oil Company’s (UNOC) Chief Executive Officer, Proscovia Nabbanja, has said the government is already developing a new petroleum products storage facility in Namwabula, Mpigi district, Central Uganda. Nabbanja said the facility will “serve as a storage facility for both the government’s strategic reserves and fuel storage for oil marketing companies.” The senior government …
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@chimpreports Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:17:04
CENSUS: PDM, Refugees, Albinism And New Data Sets to be Captured
The upcoming National Population and Housing 2024 is groundbreaking in many respects. Not only is it the first ever digitally conducted census, but it is also the first to be funded almost entirely by the government of Uganda. The government is injecting Shs. 321 billion in the exercise, which is about 98% of the budget, …
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@chimpreports Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:30:28
Museveni to EU: Invest in Uganda, Not Ideals
By Happy Christine In a call to action, President Museveni has issued a resounding plea to the European Union (EU): invest in Uganda’s economic potential rather than imposing ideological agendas. Speaking at the 3rd Uganda-European Union Business Forum, Museveni criticized the interference of politics in business dealings, labeling it a significant barrier to trade. The …
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@chimpreports Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:37:13
DR Congo: Civilians in the Firing Line Amid Use of Heavy Weapons
A sharp uptick in the numbers of civilians wounded by heavy weapons in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is threatening to overwhelm health facilities already struggling to provide care, further worsening one of the world’s largest and most complex humanitarian crises, Robert Mardini, director general of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), …
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@chimpreports Thu, 07 Mar 2024 04:04:01
Housing Finance Bank, EIB Inject €25m in Female-led Ugandan Businesses
Uganda’s Housing Finance Bank (HFB) has joined forces with EIB Global, the investment arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB), to inject €25 million into the country’s private sector, with a laser focus on female-led and owned businesses. The initiative aims to allocate at least half of the investment funds to businesses owned or operated …
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