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Wendi Mobile Wallet Powers Uganda’s Economic Growth

The Ugandan government has earmarked Shs 520 billion for disbursement through PostBank’s Wendi mobile wallet this quarter, as part of its Parish Development Model...

Uganda Launches Abridged A-Level Curriculum

The Ministry of Education in Uganda has launched an abridged A-Level curriculum designed for the first cohort of students transitioning from the new lower...

Car Strikes Crowd in Munich Near Security Conference Venue

At least 20 people were injured, some critically, when a car hit a crowd in Munich on Thursday. Police are investigating as the city...

URA Cracks Down on Sophisticated Smuggling Ring at Entebbe Airport, Seizes 807 Smartphones

In a significant operation named "Big Eye," the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) successfully intercepted a sophisticated smuggling network at Entebbe International Airport. The bust...

DeepSeek AI: A Beacon of Emotional Support for Young Chinese

Each night before bed, Holly Wang logs into DeepSeek, a breakout AI app launched in January, for what she describes as "therapy sessions." Since...

Valuation Bill, 2024 Introduced to Strengthen Professional Standards in Uganda

The Valuation Bill, 2024, has been introduced in Parliament by Hon. Judith Nabakooba, Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development. The Bill aims to...

332 Community Health Extension Workers Deployed in Kyenjojo District

The Ministry of Health has commissioned 332 Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in Kyenjojo District. These workers are equipped with essential tools. They include...

Trump and Putin Agree to Launch Peace Talks Amid Ukraine Conflict

US President Donald Trump announced a "substantive and constructive" phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The leaders agreed that their teams would initiate...

UCE Results Are Back

Uganda's Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, has issued a directive. The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) and other assessment bodies must...

Jeffrey Lurie: The Visionary Owner Who Transformed the Philadelphia Eagles into NFL Champions

Jeffrey Lurie, the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, has produced three Oscar-winning documentaries, but even he couldn’t have scripted a better ending for his...

Over 1,000 Health Workers Lose Jobs After US Aid Freeze

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that over 1,000 health workers have lost their jobs following US President Donald Trump’s Executive Order, which froze...

President Museveni Engages Austrian Delegation on Uganda’s Carbon Market Potential

President Yoweri Museveni met with an Austrian delegation at State House Entebbe to discuss Uganda’s carbon removal potential and investment opportunities. The team, led...

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