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70,000 Jobs Created, Says Investments Body

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:01:52 +0000

OVER 70,000 new jobs will be created from the projects registered by the Uganda Investment Authority last year.

Museveni Signs Disputed Land Bill

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:19:48 +0000

Buganda Kingdom was last evening still adamant it would not respect the controversial Land Amendment Act 2010, even after President Museveni yesterday signed it off to become law.

Police Fish Out KCC’s Land Title

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:09:45 +0000

The land title for Nakasero Market was yesterday traced at the Police CID headquarters after a day-long search.

New Gay Bill ‘Abhorrent’, Say UK MPs

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:16:19 +0000

A debate in the House of Commons last week labelled Uganda’s proposed bill on homosexuality as abhorrent.

Army Kills Senior Rebel Leader

admin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:14:49 +0000

THE first day of the new year started on a high note for the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) with the killing of senior LRA commander ‘Brigadier’ Bok Abudema.

May 2010 Be Peaceful Year

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:40:03 +0000

The year (2009) gone by could not live up to all the hopes many of us had when it unfolded. Conflicts, floods, famine, poverty, political intolerance, plunder of public resources by some leaders, hypocrisy, death and inequality all around us, were too difficult to ignore.

‘Five Percent Rural Homes Have Power’

admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:02:51 +0000

ACCESS to power in rural areas has increased to 5%, from 1% in 2001, the energy state minister, Simon D’Ujanga, has said.

Notorious LRA Rebel Surrenders

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:54:38 +0000

ANOTHER LRA rebel commander has surrendered in eastern Congo, the Ugandan army has said.

‘Africa’s Growth to Continue in 2010′

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:51:34 +0000

BUSINESS in Africa will remain profitable and growing throughout 2010, a survey has shown. According to Africa Practice’s annual business survey, business leaders predicted a positive outlook for 2010, with 95% of the respondents expecting to expand their businesses over the coming year.

UK Firm Gets Oil Refinery Construction Deal

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:30:11 +0000

FOSTER Wheeler Energy Ltd, a UK-based firm, has secured a contract to carryout a feasibility study for the construction and development of oil refinery in Uganda.