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The Independent

Russia’s GDP up 0.6 pct in first 5 months

Moscow, Russia | XINHUA | Russia’s economy is steadily recovering from the impact of sanctions and other challenges with a GDP growth of 0.6 percent in the first five months of this year, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said late on Tuesday. During a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, Mishustin said …

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COURT: Trial of politicians in Karamoja iron sheets scandal can go ahead

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court has dismissed an application by Male Mabirizi challenging the trial of politicians for the diversion of iron sheets and property under their ministries and departments as opposed to Accounting Officers. In April 2023, Mabirizi petitioned the Anti-Corruption Court challenging the arrests, interrogations, …

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Uganda Clays pays half a shilling a share dividend

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Shareholders of Uganda Clays Ltd will get half a shilling for every share they hold, as a return on their investment for the year ended December 2022. In the Post Annual General Meeting notice issued to the markets Tuesday, the company secretary, Lex Advocates, …

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Pupil arrested for attempted poisoning of teacher

Luuka, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | A primary five pupil of Ntayigilwa Primary School in Ikumbya sub-county, Luuka district was arrested on Tuesday for attempting to poison his teacher for punishing him for arriving late at school. The eleven-year-old pupil allegedly prepared three pieces of roasted maize, which he laced …

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Sniffer dogs aid arrest of 6,000 suspects in 6 months

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | According to the latest criminal investigation statistics, 6,843 suspects have been arrested in the last six months with the assistance of police sniffer dogs. This is attributed to the robust breeding and training canine center in Nagalama, Mukono district. Dr. Martin Mugume, who heads …

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Engineers set for national tech exhibition in August

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Technology Conference and Exhibition (NTCE) 2023 will be held Thursday, August 17th to Friday, August 18th, 2023 at Hotel Africana, Kampala. The event organised by the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) will bring together over 500 engineers, stakeholders, students, and the public under …

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Weed that causes premature births by goats and sheep invades Koboko

Koboko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Livestock farmers and local leaders in Koboko Municipality are calling for prompt intervention by practical researchers following an invasion by a strange weed. The weed locally known as Garamba is believed to have come from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo -DRC. According to …

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