Block 19
10 African Countries With the Best Road Infrastructure
Good roads have become emblematic of a nation’s commitment to progress, offering smoother travel for citizens and visitors alike. The list is courtesy of the International Monetary Fund. The World Bank calls roads the arteries through which the economy pulses. Roads link up producers with markets, get workers to their jobs, help students get to…
SHOCKING REPORT! Ugandans Leading Pork Eaters In Africa, 2nd In The World, See How It Managed
The people of Uganda have been named as the biggest pork consumers in Africa and second globally. According to the Daily Monitor Uganda’s big appetite for pork was disclosed by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). On average one Ugandan eats 3.5 Kg of Pork annually, the East African nation is the biggest pork consumer in Africa…
Museveni Human Rights Record `Disgusting’ – Justice Minister
A legislator lying frail on a hospital bed after a long detention. UP to 32 political prisoners were charged in the General Court Martial. Thousands unaccounted for after abductions. A tough law against homosexuality. An American couple getting fined Shs100m for torturing a child. The state of human rights in Uganda has never been uplifting…
Concern as HIV Cases Soar in Amudat, Oil-rich Districts
The Committee on HIV/AIDS and Related Matters has prayed for government intervention to curb the spread of the virus in Amudat District. While speaking to reporters, Dr Patrick Sagaki the District Health Officer said that before 2021, they had 175 confirmed HIV/AIDS cases but as of now the numbers have more than tripled. “According to the…
Judge Denies Trump’s Mistrial Motion in NY Fraud Case
A New York judge has denied former President Trump’s motion for a mistrial in his civil fraud case, rejecting the claim that the judge and his principal law clerk had “tainted” the trial with bias. Judge Arthur Engoron issued a scathing rebuke of Trump’s mistrial motion Friday afternoon, describing it as “utterly without merit.” He defended the political donations…
Mining Contracts From $10: How to Invest and Earn Passive Income with Mining
In the ever-changing world of cryptocurrency, every day brings new opportunities and developments. One of the most interesting and promising innovations is cloud mining, a method of mining cryptocurrencies that offers huge benefits to investors and supporters of cryptocurrencies. The leader in this field is the company CGMD Miner, which specializes in cloud mining services.…
UMEAS Returns To Award Top Ugandan Marketing Gurus
Evolve Group Africa is poised to orchestrate the third iteration of the Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS), marking a significant occasion in the realm of corporate recognition. The grand affair, anticipated as the apex for marketers, will unfold on December 1st in a lavish, black-tie gala hosted at the Kampala Serena Hotel. According to organisers,…
Greatness : UIA Wins International Award To Boost Investment In Uganda
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has bagged the prestigious Go Global Awards for its distinguished efforts in making Uganda the number one investment destination in the continent. The UIA Director General, Robert Mukiza received the news of the award, which has enhanced the country’s investment outlook, from Nina Escarda, the Senior Trade Commissioner of the…
Battling Soaring Prices: The EU’s Fight Against Inflation
Inflation is casting a long shadow over the EU, with rates surpassing 3 percent. The path ahead involves striking a balance between controlling inflation and fostering economic resilience. Inflation, the relentless rise in prices, has become a central concern within the European Union. With inflation rates breaching the European Central Bank’s (ECB) target of around…
Stanbic Bank To Offer Free Financial Literacy Training To Prison Officers
Prison Officers and their spouses will get free financial literacy courtesy of Stanbic Bank Uganda. This transformative training lunched on Wednesday is aimed towards enhancing their personal economic progress. The programme follows discussions between Johnson Byabashaijja, the Commissioner General of Uganda Prisons and Anne Juuko, the Stanbic Chief Executive. Israel Arinaitwe, the Head of Private…