ROME | Xinhua | At least 60 people are feared to have died at sea and 25 others were rescued, the European migrant rescue organization SOS Mediterranee said on Thursday. SOS Mediterranee said the boat departed from Zawiya, Libya, seven days before being rescued by the organization’s Ocean Viking ship. …
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Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A water crisis in Kabale municipality and neighboring areas has entered its seventh day causing concern among residents. As a result, a 20-litre jerrycan of water is now costing between sh1,500- 2,000. Residents in the municipality and the sub counties of Kyanamira, Kitumba …
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Many residents say money lenders are holding onto their National Identificiation cards. Nakaseke , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The absence of National IDs has affected the registration and the update of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party register in Nakaseke district. Many residents say money lenders are holding onto …
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Washington, US | VOA | Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in the United States, called on Israel Thursday to hold new elections, saying he believes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way” in the country’s bombardment of Gaza. Schumer, long an ally of the Jewish …
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MOSCOW | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin has encouraged Russian citizens to participate in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for March 15-17, TASS news agency reported Thursday. “It is necessary to confirm our unity and determination to move forward together. Each of your votes is valuable and significant. Therefore, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Ltd (NBL) won the Silver Award in the prestigious 2023/24 Employer of the Year (EYA) Awards organised recently by the Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE). The awards held at Speke Resort Munyonyo under the theme “Employer competitiveness post-COVID” sought to measure …
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COMMENT | GEORGE ARODI | The quest for economic integration of Africa is finally here. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a historic milestone in the economic integration of the continent. The FTA which entered into force in May 2019, is poised to be among the world’s largest …
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A Penalty shootout Odegaard scores – 1-0 Pepe scores – 1-1 Havertz scores – 2-1 Wendell hits post – 2-1 Saka scores – 3-1 Grujic scores – 3-2 Rice scores – 4-2 Galeno misses – 4-2 London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Arsenal booked a spot in the Champions League …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts have raised a red flag, urging Ugandan banks to close digital loopholes, after Equity Bank Uganda launched investigations into cases of fraud surrounding their Stock Loan and Agent Float financing. The fraud is likely to lead to a sh65billion loss. “Looking at the press …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the world continues to celebrate International Women’s Day, the role of the private sector in advancing the economic inclusion of women in Africa remains topical. One of the companies pushing for inclusion of women is Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) which uses its industry …
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