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Magufuli Declares Tanzania Free Of Coronavirus, Says Prayers & Fasting Helped To Fight Virus

Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli has declared his country free of Coronavirus, saying prayers and fasting by Tanzanians is reason for the country to defeat the killer virus. President John Magufuli attributed the claimed success over the worldwide pandemic to prayers and

June 10, 2020

Crime·News

Two Ugandan Herbalists Arrested For Selling Purported Covid-19 Cure

Two men in Fort Portal municipality have been arrested for selling a purported cure for coronavirus disease- Covid-19. The suspects have been identified as William Isingoma and Abdullah Gumisiriza, both residents of Hakibaale sub county in Kabarole district. The Rwenzori West region

June 9, 2020

Crime·News

Breaking: Burundi’s Outgoing President Pierre Nkurunziza Has Died

The President of Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza has passed on according to reports. According to Burundi government official twitter handle, the outgoing president suffered acadic arrest and died. “URGENT: The Government of the Republic of Burundi announces with great sadness the unexpected death

June 9, 2020

Crime·News

LDU Man Accidentally Shoots Self Dead

A Local Defense Unit-LDU personnel in Agago district has died after accidentally shooting himself. The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Martin Okello who has been attached to Labwor-dwong army barracks in Paimol Sub County under the 5th infantry Division. He reportedly

June 9, 2020

Crime·News

54 Stolen Cattle Recovered From Suspected Karamojong Thieves

The Army in Agago district has recovered 54 cattle from suspected armed Karamojong cattle thieves. The thugs who were armed with guns, bows and arrows had raided Mora village in Ngora Parish, Paimol Sub County on Monday night and stole 54 cattle

June 9, 2020

Health·News

In Uganda: Covid-19 Cases Rise To 657 As 11 Test Positive

Ministry Of Health has confirmed 11 new cases of coronavirus pandemic bringing the total number of infections to 657. All new confirmed cases are Ugandans, comprising five truck drivers from Malaba in Eastern Uganda and Elegu, in the north. The other six

June 9, 2020

Entertainment·News

Marvellous: Tycoon Rajiv Throws Wife Naiya Lavish Birthday Bash

Kampala youthful tycoon Rajiv Ruparelia, son of Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, treated his wife Naiya Ruparelia to a lavish birthday bash over the weekend. Our moles close to the Ruparelia family reveal that as a way of giving her a memorable birthday celebrations,

June 9, 2020

News

Just In! Rtd Maj. Gen Kasirye Ggwanga Dies At 68

Maj. Gen Kasirye Ggwanga has passed on according to reports. According to a source at the hospital, the family of Maj Gen Gwanga is yet to release a press release onto the death of the ex-serviceman Since Wednesday, last week rumours have

June 9, 2020

Crime·News

Over 15 Reportedly Dead In Lake Albert Boat Accident

Sixteen people are feared dead after a boat capsized on Lake Albert on Monday morning. The boat carrying over 20 people, residents of Mbegu landing site in Buseruka sub country in Hoima district reportedly capsized at around 3 am. The occupants of

June 8, 2020

Business·News

New Evidence Of Gov’t Dealing In Marijuana Emerges As Health Minister Aceng Distances Self From Weed Growing

Although the Minister for Heath Dr Jane Ruth Aceng on Sunday denied allegations that she is working with Israeli firm, Together Pharma, to grow marijuana in Uganda, this website has learnt that there are actually other companies involved in cannabis growing, with

June 8, 2020