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Tayebwa slams bureaucratic procurement delays on Kampala-Jinja Expressway

Views: 0 KAMPALA* – The Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has slammed bureaucratic procurement procedures that cause unnecessary delays in implementing national strategic projects. Tayebwa made the remarks while chairing the plenary sitting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, following a statement by Mr. Fred Byabakama, the State Minister for Transport on the status of Kampala-Jinja Expressway. […]

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Uganda’s Judge Sebutinde takes over as ICJ vice-president

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Views: 0 Ugandan-born Judge Julia Sebutinde has been elected vice-president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Hague. The judge recently caused controversy when she ruled against emergency measures requested by South Africa against Israel over the war in Gaza. She was the only judge on the 17-member ICJ panel to vote against all

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Reggae icon Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett dies aged 77

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Views: 0 Aston Barrett continued to perform with The Wailers into the 2010s© Getty Images Aston Barrett, the bassist of the legendary reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers, has died at the age of 77. “Family Man”, as he was known, was born in 1946 and grew up in the Jamaican capital, Kingston. Announcing the

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Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool: How Gunners gave Premier League leaders ‘a taste of their own medicine’ – Danny Murphy

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Views: 0 A massive win for Arsenal, a great result for Manchester City… and a disappointing display from Liverpool. Arsenal Beat Liverpool To Close Gap In Premier League Title Race To Two Points That might be how some people view the performance by Jurgen Klopp’s side in Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Emirates Stadium because, after the Reds

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Former President Kenyatta mourns President Hage Geingob of Namibia

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Views: 0 NAIROBI, 4th February 2024 – Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned President President Hage Geingob, describing him as a great leader who contributed immensely to the liberation of Namibia. In his message of condolence to the family of the late President Geingob and the people of Namibia, former President Kenyatta said he was

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Heroic Williams saves South Africa on penalties to dump out Cape Verde

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Views: 0 Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the hero as South Africa beat Cape Verde 5-3 on penalties following a goalless 120 minutes to advance to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. After a tense last eight clash ended 0-0 at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro on Saturday night, Williams remarkably saved

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Namibian president Hage Geingob dead aged 82

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Views: 0 The president’s office described Hage Geingob as a “distinguished servant of the people” Namibia president Hage Geingob died while receiving treatment in hospital, his vice-president has announced. Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba said the 82-year-old died in hospital in Windhoek – the nation’s capital – in the early hours of Sunday morning. Mbumba said:

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Shootout ‘luck’ sends Qatar into Asian Cup semi-final with Iran

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Views: 1 Qatar’s players lift their teammate goalkeeper #22 Meshaal Barsham after winning the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup quarter-final football match between Qatar and Uzbekistan at Al-Bayt Stadium in al-Khor, north of Doha, on Feb. 3, 2024. Photo by AFP© Provided by eVnExpress Qatar’s shootout hero Meshaal Barsham credited “anticipation and luck” as the hosts

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Late drama as Cote d’Ivoire come back from behind to beat Mali

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Views: 6 Tournament hosts Cote d’Ivoire pulled off an extraordinary comeback win despite being reduced to 10 men to beat Mali 2-1 after extra time and reach the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. Ivory Coast summons ‘Elephants’ spirit to battle to eliminate Mali with a 2-1 win to reach semis In a

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Pro-Palestine protesters shut down London as ‘Zionists control the media’ placards seen

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Views: 0 Hundreds of thousands of protesters are thought to have taken part in today’s demonstration which gathered at the BBC’s London headquarters at midday. By CASEY COOPER-FISKE, News Reporter Pro-Palestine marchers shut down London today (Image: Getty) Pro-Palestinian protesters have shut down London today as they took to the streets waving placards and chanting. Hundreds of thousands of

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