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  1. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Uganda courts Egypt with coffee, tea, and tourism

    Ugandan officials have launched a major initiative to promote their nation's tourism and agricultural products within Egypt. The event, held at Cairo's Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski, aims to attract Egyptian tourists while expanding the market for Ugandan coffee and tea. Ambassador Charles...
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    Spelling Bee boosts Uganda's battle with illiteracy

    A silent war is being waged against the innocent minds of our nation’s children, and a cabal of so-called literacy experts is presiding over the carnage. While a staggering eighty-three percent of Ugandan youth cannot read a simple sentence, a privileged few are paraded in a gladiatorial...
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    UMEAS 2025 brands scramble for top spots

    A sinister conspiracy of self-congratulation is brewing behind the gilded doors of the Kampala Serena Hotel. The so-called Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards are preparing to crown their own insidious champions in a grotesque spectacle of back-slapping and mutual admiration. Our sources have...
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    Museveni - opposition offers nothing but noise

    The aging strongman Yoweri Museveni has descended upon the desperate villages of Busoga, spewing venom and twisting the knife in old wounds. From a staged spectacle in Kamuli District, the eternal ruler shrieked at cowering crowds, demanding they bow to his National Resistance Movement. He...
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    Uganda opens cassava plant to reduce drug import reliance

    A new cassava starch processing plant has been commissioned in Uganda's Kamuli District, representing a significant step toward reducing the nation's reliance on imported pharmaceutical ingredients. The fifty-million-dollar facility, developed by Dei BioPharma Ltd under Dr. Matthias Magoola...
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    Traders warn tax system pushing businesses underground

    Ugandan business leaders have warned that the nation's tax and regulatory systems are discouraging formal enterprise. Representatives from the Kampala City Traders Association, or KACITA, stated that aggressive tax collection and complex rules make operating informally more financially viable...
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    Former Khorixas CEO and councillors arrested for corruption

    The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested the former Khorixas Town Council CEO, Nicodemus Gaeseb, and five former councillors. The group, which served from 2010 to 2015, includes Tryphosa Molotho, Andreas Aibeb, Enoir Howoseb, Berlinda Xoagus, and Elray Esau. They face charges related to the...
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    Ex-mayor arrested for money laundering, corruption

    The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Walvis Bay mayor Wilfred Immanuel on charges of money laundering and corruptly using his office for gratification. Authorities allege he acquired property through illicit means. He was released on bail, and his case will resume in December 2025...
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    Magistrates threaten strike over delayed allowances

    The Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association of Namibia has declared that magistrates will initiate a full work stoppage next Monday. This action is a response to the government's prolonged failure to implement and officially gazette approved housing and vehicle allowance adjustments. The...
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    Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe after pageant drama

    Fatima Bosch of Mexico was named Miss Universe during a ceremony in Thailand, concluding a pageant season marked by significant internal conflict. The event faced controversy when its Thai organizer, Nawat Itsaragrasil, publicly reprimanded Bosch for insufficient promotional activity, an action...
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    Minister plans reflectors for animals to cut crashes

    Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has announced a new initiative to equip domestic animals with reflectors in communal areas. He stated that the measure aims to prevent nighttime road accidents involving free-roaming livestock. The ministry is currently procuring the devices for...
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    Opposition leader blasts budget, slams public service freeze

    Opposition Leader Simplex Chithyola Banda has criticized the current administration's mid-year budget review, accusing the Democratic Progressive Party, or DPP, of failing to advance previous reforms. He contended that the review, presented by Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha, combined policy...
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    VP Ansah urges action on disability inclusion at MACODA Flag Week launch

    Vice President Jane Ansah has outlined a new, action-oriented national approach to disability inclusion. Speaking at the launch of a MACODA initiative, she emphasized that government promises must now transition into measurable implementation. She cited recent legislative milestones as a...
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    Government to launch nationwide payroll audit to curb wage bill

    The government will initiate a nationwide payroll audit as a central part of a new fiscal austerity program. Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha stated the measure aims to control a public wage bill that consumes nearly forty percent of domestic revenue, limiting development spending. All...
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    Chakwera's Commonwealth appointment stirs mixed reactions in Malawi

    The Commonwealth has selected former Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera to facilitate dialogue among various national and international stakeholders. This appointment has generated mixed public reactions within the country. Following the announcement, Chakwera convened a press briefing, a move...
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    Karonga mining investors decry corruption by local leaders

    Mining investors in Karonga have raised concerns about certain traditional leaders and community figures demanding personal payments, which they claim hinder local development initiatives. Brian Mwangonde, an administrative manager for the Coal and Mineral Group, stated that these persistent...
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    CDEDI calls for a forensic audit at Salima Sugar Company

    The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives has called for a comprehensive audit of the Salima Sugar Company Limited. CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa stated that a technical and forensic review is necessary to protect public resources and investigate allegations of...
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    Experts call for stronger governance to secure Malawi's pension future

    Industry specialists have stated that Malawi's pension sector requires enhanced governance and innovation to protect members' savings. This consensus emerged from a conference organized by Old Mutual Pension Services, which brought together experts in law, regulation, and finance. Governance...
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    Mwanamvekha blasts former admin for reckless spending

    Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha has criticized the previous government for depleting the State House's budget allocation of 67 billion kwacha within just six months. He stated that the rapid expenditure indicated irresponsible financial management and compelled the current administration to...
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    VP Ansah launches MACODA Flagship Week in Parliament

    Vice President Jane Ansah will officially inaugurate the MACODA Flagship Week in a parliamentary ceremony. The Malawi Council of Development Associations organized this development-focused program to highlight ongoing national progress and strengthen public involvement. The Vice President is...
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