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Manchester City, Liverpool snatch points through late goals in Premier League
LONDON | Xinhua | Manchester City came from a goal down to open its English Premier League campaign with a 2-1 home win over Bournemouth on Sunday. Manchester City went into the game following last weekend's 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, and doubts over its form increased when Marcus Tavernier put Bournemouth ahead following … The post Manchester City, Liverpool snatch points through late goals in Premier League appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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101-year-old great-grandmother arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria
Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling retail sachets of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.
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The next financial divide isn't between rich and poor, but investors vs consumers
On one side are people building ownership in the economy; on the other are people financing consumption with borrowed money. COMMENT | MITCHELLE MUGYENI | Everyone assumes Uganda's next financial fault line will be the old one: rich versus poor. Look closer at the numbers, and a different divide is already forming … The post The next financial divide isn't between rich and poor, but investors vs consumers appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 31
A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.
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Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms
Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilemas second inauguration appear to be continuing.
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Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66
Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema.
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Vinka turns up the heat in electrifying maiden concert
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | On Friday night, Swangz Avenue sensation Vinka raised her growing status as an Afropop titan at her live and loud maiden concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval. Taking to the stage to a roaring crowd, the hitmaker delivered a high-energy performance that moved through some of the biggest songs … The post Vinka turns up the heat in electrifying maiden concert appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Uganda declared free of latest polio outbreak
Uganda detected poliovirus in May 2024, prompting health authorities to strengthen surveillance and outbreak response activities Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and four other African countries have been cleared of recent polio outbreaks after independent assessments found no evidence that the virus is still spreading. The World Health Organization (WHO) said … The post Uganda declared free of latest polio outbreak appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Study finds high rates of preterm birth, stillbirth at Kawempe Hospital
Kampala, Uganda | URN | A new study has found that stillbirth, preterm birth and neonatal mortality remain high among women delivering at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, with rates exceeding Uganda's national estimates. The study, published in the Medical Journal Vaccine, found a stillbirth incidence of 26.3 per 1,000 total births, compared with the national … The post Study finds high rates of preterm birth, stillbirth at Kawempe Hospital appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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JANET MUSEVENI: I'm alive and well because of Jesus
Kampala, Uganda | URN | First Lady Mama Janet Museveni made a major public appearance on Sunday after more than five months away from the public spotlight due to health challenges, telling worshippers that 2026 will forever remain the year God "delivered" her life from the jaws of death. Mama Janet was speaking during the … The post JANET MUSEVENI: I'm alive and well because of Jesus appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" tops North American box office for 4th weekend
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | Sony and Marvel's superhero film "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" led North American box office charts for the fourth weekend in a row with an estimated 39 million U.S. dollars, according to data released by measurement firm Rentrak on Sunday. The film, based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man and starring … The post "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" tops North American box office for 4th weekend appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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COMMENT: Don't wait for the school fees deadline
Why education plans are a smarter way to secure your child's future COMMENT | SHARON BYERETA | Every parent knows the pressure that comes with a new school term. Tuition, books, uniforms, transport, meals and other requirements can quickly turn school reopening into a financial scramble. In Uganda, the cost of education is … The post COMMENT: Don't wait for the school fees deadline appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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DR Congo, M23 agree on roadmap for peace talks
KINSHASA | Xinhua | The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace negotiations, setting out sequenced steps and timelines for further talks, according to a joint statement issued on Saturday. The two sides said that, during … The post DR Congo, M23 agree on roadmap for peace talks appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30
A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.
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Patience Rwabwogo is Bishop
History made as Patience Rwabwogo Consecrated Bishop of Covenant Nations Church Kampala, Uganda | URN | Pastor Patience Kokundeka Museveni Rwabwogo has been consecrated as Episcopal Bishop of Covenant Nations Churches in Uganda and beyond, marking a new chapter in the 20-year journey of the church she founded and has led. The consecration was … The post Patience Rwabwogo is Bishop appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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MTN Uganda ends Y'ello Care campaign with support for maternal health in Amudat
Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has ended its 2026 21 Days of Y'ello Care campaign with support for maternal and newborn healthcare at Karita Health Centre IV in Amudat District, one of the country's most remote areas. The telecommunications company and its partners provided medical equipment and supplies, solar power systems and information … The post MTN Uganda ends Y'ello Care campaign with support for maternal health in Amudat appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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