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Rwanda Tops 2023 Africa Visa Openness Index

Rwanda has become the latest African country to offer visa-free access to all African citizens according to the latest edition of the Africa Visa Openness Index jointly published on Dec.12 by the African Union and the African Development Bank Group. A visa

December 17, 2023

Crime

URA Targets ‘Ba-Summer’, Set for Christmas Operation on Foreign Registered Cars

The Uganda Revenue Authority-URA is increasing its vigilance against foreign registered motor vehicles and those bearing Temporary Road Licenses that have expired. The tax body expects a sharp rise in such motor vehicles on the road as many foreign-based Ugandans return home

December 17, 2023

Business·National News

Uganda Fully Reopens Key Bridge Renovated by Chinese Contractor

Uganda has reopened a key bridge on an international highway connecting it to four other countries. The Katonga bridge, destroyed by flash floods in May, was restored and upgraded by Chinese Communications Construction Company (CCCC). The bridge is on the highway connecting

December 17, 2023

National News

Community Development Officers Ask for Vehicles to Monitor Gov’t Projects

Community Development Officers (CDOs) are demanding for transport vehicles to facilitate the implementation of the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project. GROW, is a government of Uganda initiative that seeks to provide women entrepreneurs who want to grow

December 17, 2023

Africa

ECOWAS Court Orders Reinstatement of Niger’s Ousted Bazoum

A West African court has ruled that the ousted president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, and his family have been arbitrarily detained and called for his reinstatement. Bazoum was overthrown by members of his presidential guard on July 26 and has been detained

December 17, 2023

Lifestyle

Here Are America’s 17 Best Streets for Christmas Lights

We all have that one neighbour who goes bonkers during the holidays, covering their house with so many LED lights and reindeer that you can see the place from space. That neighbour is, undoubtedly, the best. But in some neighbourhoods, there’s a

December 15, 2023

Business

Jumia To Close Struggling Food Delivery Business As Focus is Put on Core E-Commerce Plate

Pan-African e-commerce giant Jumia Technologies is pulling the plug on its Jumia Food delivery service, opting to double down on its core physical goods business and JumiaPay payment platform. The decision, effective December 31st, 2023, impacts all seven markets where Jumia currently operates:

December 15, 2023

National News

NSSF Reaps Early Rewards as Airtel Delivers Sweet Dividends

Uganda’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is celebrating a GH7.9 billion (US$2.1 million) windfall from Airtel’s interim dividend payout, just two months after the telecom giant’s stock market debut. This early return validates NSSF’s bold US$199 billion (US$52.6 million) investment in the

December 15, 2023

National News

5 Places Where People Walk Around Naked and It’s Completely Normal

These places have offered a unique opportunity for many people to cast aside societal norms. Whether it is the beach, outdoors or at an event, most people have at least a piece of clothing on. However, there are certain places where people

December 15, 2023

National News

Uganda’s UGX60 Billion Anti-tick Vaccine Production Facility Nears Completion

The construction of a sh60-billion anti-tick vaccine production facility at Nakyesasa in Nalukulongo, Wakiso District will be concluded in April 2023, according to the National Agricultural Research Organisation – NARO. In October 2022, NARO, officially commenced field trials of the anti-tick vaccine

December 14, 2023