San Francisco, United States | AFP | Instagram on Tuesday said it will start testing features that let smartphone or tablet users easily buy items they find on the popular photo and video sharing service. The test slated to begin next week in the US will be tailored for Instagram …
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Paris, France | AFP | Stopping the killing of elephants for their tusks could add some $25 million (23 million euros) to Africa’s annual tourism income, more than offsetting the anti-poaching spend, a study said Tuesday. While the figure pales in comparison to the estimated value of the black market …
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Washington, United States | AFP | An explosive new poll showed Donald Trump leading the race for the White House Tuesday, amid an avalanche of revelations and allegations a week before Election Day. An ABC News/Washington Post tracking poll showed the Republican leading his rival Hillary Clinton 46-45 percent, with …
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President Yoweri Museveni has this evening ordered the immediate closure of Makerere University until further notice. He said this is to guarantee safety of persons and property following a lecturers strike. The lecturers have been on strike over unpaid allowances, and they were today joined by students who were demanding lectures. …
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The ongoing trial of 14 men accused of killing Ugandan Muslim clerics has been halted until November 21, 2016 because the judiciary has no funds to facilitate witnesses in this case. This was revealed by lead judge of the High Court’s International Crimes Division Ezekiel Muhanguzi after listening to the evidence of …
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MTN Uganda has launched the 13th edition of the annual Kampala Marathon. This year’s marathon aims to raise funds for the implementation of improved sanitation facilities for pupils through the construction of environmentally friendly smart bio-toilet facilities. In partnership with the KCCA, a number of selected public primary schools in the …
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VIDEO:A Ugandan woman is likely to have set a world record after she led in the planting of 11,000 bamboo trees in 35 minutes on Saturday afternoon. Divine Nabaweesi says she is just waiting for officials from the Guinness Book of world records to confirm her in the world records. …
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VIDEO: Striking Makerere university lecturers have failed to agree to call off the sit-down strike over salary arrears. The striking lecturers met members of the university council in a special general assembly and attempts to convince them to return to the lecturer rooms failed. Police have now taken over the university …
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With a beautifully decorated stand, Uganda Tourism Board took its place at the ongoing annual Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos on Monday. Uganda Tourism Board, exhibitors for the first time, took a step further from the exhibitions to sensitize the audience of the tremendous tourism assets of the country. …
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Job opening Uganda: Programme Support Officer, Uganda Concern Worldwide Closing Date : 2016-11-16 Duty Station : Kampala, Uganda Organization: Concern Worldwide Country: Uganda Contract Grade: Volunteer Contract Length: 8-9 months depending on start date. The position ceases on 31stJuly 2017. Date Needed By: ASAP New Post or Replacement: New Exact …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
