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South Africa’s Zuma gets 15-month jail term for contempt of court

Noelyn Nassuuna | June 29, 2021

By AFP South Africa’s top court on Tuesday handed former president Jacob Zuma a 15-month jail term for contempt of court following his refusal to appear before graft investigators. “The Constitutional Court can do nothing but conclude that Mr Zuma is guilty of the crime of contempt of court,” judge […]

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Uganda’s Funerals Services boss, Regina Mukiibi dies

Noelyn Nassuuna | June 29, 2021

By Moses Ndhaye The founder and managing director of Uganda Funeral Services, Ms Regina Mukiibi Mugongo has died. Mugongo who is regarded as Uganda’s first-ever funeral home director died Tuesday at Entebbe International Airport as she was being evacuated out of the country for Covid-19 treatment, one of the company […]

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Teacher turns waitress to survive 2nd lockdown

Noelyn Nassuuna | June 29, 2021

By ESTHER OLUKA The lockdown is beginning to take a toll on Ugandans, with some now being forced to look for other jobs in order to make ends meet. Among those is Ms Loyce Mugide, 43, a teacher at Kireka Home for Children with Special Needs. Ms Mugide is a […]

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NDA approves use of Covidex

Noelyn Nassuuna | June 29, 2021

By Damali Mukhaye The National Drug Authority has approved use of the Covidex herbal medicine in the treatment of covid-19 patients. Controversies surrounded this medication after the government blocked its use until it was approved with public testimonies about its effectiveness. Addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Center, the […]

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Over 1,400 people arrested in a week for defying presidential guidelines

Noelyn Nassuuna | June 29, 2021

By Juliet Nalwooga Police have revealed that they have arrested over 1,400 people in just one week for flouting lockdown and curfew provisions. Police spokesperson Fred Enanga says out of those arrested, 766 have been cautioned, while 490 have been released on police bond. Relatedly, 633 motor vehicles were impounded, […]