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At least 10 shot dead in Mozambique post-election protests, medical associations say
By Reuters At least 10 people were shot dead and another 63 injured by gunfire during post-election protests in Mozambique last week, medical associations said on Wednesday, as the country braced for further demonstrations. Protests broke out before and after Mozambique’s electoral commission announced that ruling party Frelimo had won an Oct. 9 poll, extending its 49 years in power. Opposition candidates, civil society groups and observers said the election was rigged. The electoral commission has declined to comment on allegations of fraud, while Frelimo did not reply to requests for comment. Police responded to the protests with teargas and gunfire. Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda told reporters on Tuesday that the protests were violent and that security forces were compelled to […] The post At least 10 shot dead in Mozambique post-election protests, medical associations say first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:29:11
“Nowadays, it’s women who take men places,” Ugandans react as Kenzo joins wife Nyamutoro on oil project inspection
Photos of singer Eddy Kenzo accompanying his wife, the Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, Phiona Nyamutoro, on an oil site visit in Buliisa District, have been circulating on social media, sparking a wave of humorous reactions. Kenzo shared the photos on his social media platforms, captioning them, “The Chief Operations Officer of […] The post “Nowadays, it’s women who take men places,” Ugandans react as Kenzo joins wife Nyamutoro on oil project inspection first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:48:21
Nyege Nyege Festival returns with Afrogalactic Carnival and ‘Nyege in the City’ experience
Africa’s largest music festival, the Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege, is back with a thrilling new edition, running from November 14th to 17th. This year introduces the Afrogalactic Carnival and an innovative daytime program, Nyege In The City, designed to offer festival-goers an immersive exploration of Jinja City. The 9th edition promises to deliver a more […] The post Nyege Nyege Festival returns with Afrogalactic Carnival and ‘Nyege in the City’ experience first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:26:00
75 Years of UBA: A Global Bank with African Roots
For 75 years, United Bank for Africa (UBA) has grown from its humble beginnings in Nigeria to become a global financial powerhouse with operations spanning over 20 African countries and key financial hubs across the world. As the bank celebrates its diamond anniversary, UBA’s remarkable journey as a Pan-African bank with a global presence stands […] The post 75 Years of UBA: A Global Bank with African Roots first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:33:17
UEFA pledges 1 billion euros in six-year plan to develop women’s football
BY REUTERS UEFA will commit 1 billion euros ($1.08 billion) of competition revenue and investment to develop women’s soccer in the continent over the next six years, European soccer’s governing body said on Wednesday. The commitment is a part of UEFA’s new strategy to grow the women’s game, with money going to clubs, national teams, senior and youth competitions with the goal to have 5000 professional players and six professional leagues in Europe by 2030. “European women’s football has never been in a better place,” UEFA’s managing director of women’s football Nadine Kessler said in a statement. “(It) has become a sport for the masses, attracting an ever-growing and diverse fan base, and partners that wholeheartedly contribute to its growth.” […] The post UEFA pledges 1 billion euros in six-year plan to develop women’s football first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:01
Eight hacked to death, 8 others injured in Kagadi attack
By Alex Ashaba At least eight people have been confirmed dead and eight others admitted to hospital with severe injuries after they were on Tuesday evening hacked by unknown assailants in Kagadi District in Western Uganda, police and Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) said Wednesday. “Preliminary information indicates that members of a new cult whose name is yet to be established descended on people, most of whom are their family members and cut them using sharp objects leading to their death and others injured,” said Maj Billal Katamba, the Mountain Division and Operatiin Shuuja public information officer following the 9pm attack in Muzizi -A village, Kyaterekera Sub County. Read more The post Eight hacked to death, 8 others injured in Kagadi attack first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:22:42
Victoria University November intake deadline approaches: Last Chance to Apply
The deadline for applications to Victoria University’s November intake is fast approaching, closing on Wednesday, October 30. Renowned as one of Uganda’s leading institutions, Victoria University offers an array of academic programs tailored to meet diverse educational and career objectives, providing students with valuable options for personal and professional growth. The university offers an extensive […] The post Victoria University November intake deadline approaches: Last Chance to Apply first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:03:00
Bell ObaFest draws over 6,000 as UBL champions responsible drinking and eco-friendly practices
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) reinforced its commitment to responsible drinking at this year’s Bell ObaFest, which featured impactful activations focused on moderation, a zero-tolerance stance on drunk driving, and environmental sustainability through effective waste management. Spanning three vibrant days, the festival generated two tonnes of waste, of which 56% was successfully recycled, while the remaining […] The post Bell ObaFest draws over 6,000 as UBL champions responsible drinking and eco-friendly practices first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:41:08
UPC Kisoro By-Election Descends Into Chaos
[Nile Post] The primaries were intended to elect a UPC flagbearer for the upcoming Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament by-election, but disputes over voting procedures have put the selection process on hold.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:46:16
Museveni Hailed for Role in UPDF Transformation As Sfc Retires 31 Officers
[Nile Post] The Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), Maj. Gen. David Mugisha has commended President Museveni also commander in chief of the armed forces for transforming the UPDF into a capable, efficient and disciplined force.
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@sqoop Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:11:45
Sipapa’s fingerprints found at robbery scene
A breakthrough in the trial of socialite Charles Olimu, alias Sipapa, and his wife Shamira Nakiyemba accused of aggravated robbery and money laundering came Tuesday when a state witness linked the couple to the crime scene through fingerprint evidence. Mr Pius Chanimong, 60, a fingerprint expert and retired officer attached to the directorate of forensic […] The post Sipapa’s fingerprints found at robbery scene first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:26:58
Unknown assailants attack village in Kagadi, killing 8 and injuring 8
Unknown assailants attacked residents of Mizizi A Village, Kyaterekera Sub County, Kagadi District, killing eight people and injuring eight others. According to the police, the incident occurred around 9 p.m. The deceased have been identified as Nyirambe Boniface Rogers, aged 41; Yokononia Isakara, aged 76; Kabuwere Norah, aged 64; Muhindo Praise, aged 7; Kabugho Anitah, […] The post Unknown assailants attack village in Kagadi, killing 8 and injuring 8 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theguardian Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:00:06
‘I can’t stop now’: Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law forces climate activist into exile
Already targeted for opposing the EACOP oil pipeline, claims that he was gay forced Nyombi Morris to flee When an anonymous caller threatened to rape and arrest Nyombi Morris if he did not stop “promoting homosexuality”, he knew he had to flee Uganda. The 26-year-old climate activist, who had become outspoken about LGBTQ+ rights after his sister was revealed as a lesbian and expelled from school last year, has faced a fierce backlash for his advocacy.And things only got worse after his environmental non-profit organisation, Earth Volunteers, began collaborating with LGBTQ+ groups to support young people who identified as gay and were at risk of persecution. Continue reading...
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@kfm Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:45:00
CSOs decry rising unpaid care work among women and girls
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have decried the increasing burden of unpaid care work on women and girls in Uganda, which hinders their participation in development activities. During her opening remarks at the high-level dialogue to disseminate the end-line findings of a project on shifting social norms on unpaid care and domestic work, Juliet Were, Chairperson of the Board of Directors at Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET), noted that the continued prevalence of unpaid care work in Uganda has left many women unable to engage in social, economic, and political development affairs. She emphasized that women and girls globally shoulder 75% of unpaid work, yet their efforts often go unrecognized and undervalued. “According to a survey conducted by the Uganda National Bureau […] The post CSOs decry rising unpaid care work among women and girls first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:13:09
TikTok founder becomes China’s richest man
TikTok’s global success has made Zhang Yiming, co-founder of its parent company ByteDance, the richest person in China. According to a report by the Hurun Research Institute, Zhang’s wealth is now estimated at $49.3 billion, a 43% increase from last year. Although Zhang stepped down as head of ByteDance in 2021, he still owns about […] The post TikTok founder becomes China’s richest man first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:01:28
Court upholds 50-year sentence for murderer
A man named Muhangi Obed has been ordered to serve a 50-year prison sentence for murdering his friend’s wife, Arinaitwe Jaduresi, in June 2010. Muhangi had convinced Arinaitwe’s husband, Yoram Bwozi, to allow him to take her to a traditional healer in Mbarara for treatment of a stomach ailment. However, Muhangi’s true intentions were sinister, and he ultimately killed her. Muhangi’s sentence was handed down by High Court Judge David Matovu in 2014, but he appealed, claiming the sentence was excessive. Three Court of Appeal Justices; Eva Luswata, Oscar Kihika, and Dr. Asa Mugenyi, unanimously dismissed his appeal, citing a lack of merit and ordering him to continue serving his 50-year jail sentence. According to court records, Muhangi asked Bwozi […] The post Court upholds 50-year sentence for murderer first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:26:05
Father of 31 accuses wife of plotting to take his house and demanding Shs700K in ‘Kameeza’ money
Kabogoza Yuda Taddeo, a father of 31 children, is accusing his wife of plotting to take all his property after she filed for divorce. According to Kabogoza, his wife, Namugenyi Julian, is demanding ownership of their house in Wankulukuku and ‘Kameeza’ money of Shs700,000 per month. “I have over 30 children, and she already forced […] The post Father of 31 accuses wife of plotting to take his house and demanding Shs700K in ‘Kameeza’ money first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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