Reshuffled Permanent Secretaries Assigned New Tasks.

The Ugandan government has announced a reshuffle of permanent secretaries, with new appointees set to face fresh challenges in their respective positions. The changes were confirmed by Ms. Lucy Nakyobe, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet, in a statement made yesterday. However, Nakyobe did not provide specific reasons behind the reshuffle….

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Chinese Nationals Arrested with Gold Bars and $800,000 Cash in DR Congo.

Three Chinese nationals were arrested in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after being caught with 12 gold bars and $800,000 (£650,000) in cash, according to local officials. The arrest occurred in South Kivu province, an area known for its rich mineral deposits, including gold, diamonds, and key minerals used in…

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Winter Storm Affects Millions, 6 US States Declare Emergency.

   A powerful winter storm is currently impacting over 60 million Americans across more than 30 states, bringing with it some of the heaviest snowfall and coldest temperatures the country has seen in over a decade. The storm, fueled by a polar vortex, has sent frigid air from the Arctic plunging into the central United…

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Police Investigate Pallaso’s Attack on Alien Skin’s Home in Retaliation.

Kampala Metropolitan police have launched an investigation into the recent attack on the home of musician Patrick Mulwana, also known as Alien Skin, allegedly orchestrated by fellow artist Pius Mayanja, popularly known as Pallaso. According to a statement released by the police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, January…

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Boy Survives Five Days in Lion-Infested Game Park in Zimbabwe.

An eight-year-old boy from northern Zimbabwe has been found alive after surviving an incredible five-day ordeal in the Matusadona Game Park, a wildlife reserve known for its dangerous inhabitants, including lions and elephants. The young boy, identified as Tinotenda Pudu, ventured far from home, wandering 23 kilometers (14 miles) into the heart of the game…

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New Orleans Terror Attack: FBI Investigation and Details Unfold.

The deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans has been confirmed as an act of terrorism, according to the FBI. Fourteen people were killed and dozens more injured when a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street. The attack took place on January 1st, and authorities are working swiftly to…

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UEDCL Takes Over UMEME’s Role to Distribute Power in Uganda

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, EAT 17:11 January 02, 2025. Umeme Limited is leaving Uganda after 20 years of electricity distribution. The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) will take over Umeme’s operations on April 1, 2025. The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon Ruth Nankabirwa, alongside officials from ERA Uganda, officially handed over the…

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