IN THE INDEPENDENT: Why COVID-19 is no joke

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT.

COVER STORY
COVID is no joke: 2,500 Ugandans could die

THE LAST WORD
Free COVID face-masks? Give me a break: How democratic politics has placed Uganda on a perilous road of an irresponsible and lazy citizenry

BUSINESS
Stamps back on the table: Manufacturers want government to continue footing the bill for due to coronavirus pandemic

ANALYSIS
COVID-19 and Africa trade: How a post-pandemic revival could kick- start continental free trade area

TECHNOLOGY
SpaceX sends men into space: It took 3 failed launches to achieve success

COMMENT
20% NSSF payout benefits no one: While everyone understands the financial squeeze workers are going through, let’s not court more disaster

SPORTS
Jimmy Kirunda, Ugandan football legend dies: Captain extraordinaire, played on the national team for 14 years

HEALTH
How much sleep do you need?: It’s time to pick up your sleep calculator

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