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@chimpreports Sun, 24 Dec 2023 14:10:53
Traffic Operation: Buses, drones, school costas impounded, drivers arrested
The Directorate of Traffic & Road Safety has in several operations impounded over 20 non-passenger vehicles and arrested drivers. This was in an operation targeting motor vehicles carrying passengers yet are without PSV licenses. SP Kananura Michael, the Spokesperson, Traffic & Road Safety, said in a statement Sunday that the Directorate has intensified the operations. …
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@chimpreports Sun, 24 Dec 2023 14:25:47
Uganda Raises Tin Purity Standards for Export
In a landmark move aimed at enhancing value addition to Ugandan minerals before export, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Dr Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, has signed a new statutory instrument that sets higher purity levels for tin exports. The instrument was signed at the Ministry Headquarters at Amber House, Kampala, on December 22, 2023. …
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@chimpreports Mon, 25 Dec 2023 05:20:29
DRC Elections: Tshisekedi in Early Lead
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi is leading his opponents in the recently-concluded presidential election. Congo’s electoral body, CENI, on Sunday started releasing results from the presidential polls, showing Tshisekedi leading with over 80% in many areas especially in the central region. Tshisekedi beat his opponents in Mambasa, Mankanza, Isiro Ville, Bunia and …
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@chimpreports Mon, 25 Dec 2023 05:50:30
Pope Francis: At Christmas, We are Close to Brothers and Sisters Suffering from War
By Christopher Wells “We are close to our brothers and sisters who are suffering from war,” Pope Francis said during his recitation of the Angelus on Sunday. “We are thinking of Palestine, Israel, Ukraine. We are thinking, too, of all those who suffer from misery, from hunger, from slavery.” The deaths of over 10,000 civilians …
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@chimpreports Mon, 25 Dec 2023 16:34:19
Sheikh Ssemambo Rejects Suspension from Office of Deputy Mufti
Sheikh Tamusuza Ssemambo has rejected a suspension from the office of deputy mufti that was issued following a petition of impeachment against him. Dr Lubega Kisambira, writing in the capacity of chairperson of the Uganda Moslem Supreme Council, a position from which he was sacked, told Sheikh Ssemambo Friday, December 22, 2023, to vacate the …
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@chimpreports Tue, 26 Dec 2023 05:33:12
Ugandan Chef, Mama D, Moves to Break World Record for Longest Solo Cooking
The world is rooting for Ugandan chef, Dorcus Bashema Kirabo, alias Mama D, as she works around the clock to achieve the Guinness World Record for the longest solo cooking session. The longest cooking marathon (individual) is 119 hours, 57 minutes and16 seconds and was achieved by Alan Fisher (Ireland) in Matsue, Shimane, Japan, from …
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@chimpreports Tue, 26 Dec 2023 06:50:50
Ethiopia Joins Zambia, Ghana In Africa’s Debt Default Club
Ethiopia has joined Zambia and Ghana as Africa’s latest debt defaulters after failing to make an interest payment to its external creditors following the end of the grace period on December 25, 2023. Addis Ababa’s financial challenges hit the limelight on December 11 when a USD 33 million coupon payment on Ethiopia’s single outstanding USD1 …
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@chimpreports Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:13:01
Militants Attack Kamwenge, Again
Suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorists have carried out a fresh attack in Kamwenge district, western Uganda, killing at least three people. The attack occurred on Christmas night in Nyabitutsi village in Businge parish, Kamwenge sub-county. Kamwenge RDC, Isaiah Kanyamahane Byarugaba, said the militants torched the mud-and-wattle residence of Adrine Ngwabiiji, 78, killing him alongside …
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