Uganda Nears First Oil Production as CNOOC Completes 15 Wells at Kingfisher

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1056 EAT on Monday 25 August 2025 “Uganda has moved a step closer to producing its first oil, following the successful drilling of 15 wells by CNOOC Uganda Limited at the Kingfisher oil field in Kikuube District.” “With only 16 wells remaining before full-scale production, the milestone marks a…

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The Expensive Pastime That’s Financially Squeezing Young Men

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1456 EAT on Saturday 23 August 2025 When Ethan lost $11,000 on a single hockey game this past March, it was the breaking point. Ethan, 27, who asked to withhold his last name for fear of jeopardizing his job, had placed a spread bet on an NHL matchup between…

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Isak Ruled Out of Liverpool Clash as Uganda Make Historic CHAN Quarterfinals

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1523 EAT on Friday 22 August 2025 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe remains optimistic that Alexander Isak can be reintegrated into the squad, despite the striker publicly declaring that his relationship with the club “cannot continue.” Isak broke his silence midweek in a strongly worded Instagram post, accusing the…

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India’s Parliament Passes Ban on Online Gambling industry

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1454 EAT on Friday 22 August 2025 India’s parliament has passed a landmark bill banning online gambling, following government data that revealed companies were extracting $2.3 billion annually from an estimated 450 million users. The ban targets platforms offering card games, poker, and fantasy sports — including India’s hugely…

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Gaza City Facing First Confirmed Famine, UN-Baked Assessment Reveals

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1432 EAT on Friday 22 August 2025 A new analysis from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reveals that the majority of Gaza’s population is now at risk of death due to extreme food shortages. More than 1.5 million people are facing malnutrition or starvation, while an additional…

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Judicial Officers Decry Government U-Turn on Promised Salary Increase

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 2044 EAT on Thursday 21 August 2025 All is not well within the judiciary, as deputy registrars, assistant registrars, and chief magistrates accuse the government of backtracking on a previously agreed resolution to enhance their salaries. The judicial officers have expressed frustration over what they describe as a breach…

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