December 2023 – Page 6 – 256trends.com

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Dec

Prospects Rise for Karamoja with $300 Million Cement Factory Construction: Job Opportunities and Economic Growth on the Horizon

Cherop Amarie / 1 year
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The construction of a Shs 1.1 trillion cement and clinker factory in Moroto, led by West International Holding Limited, offers hope to the Karamoja region. Set to employ over 2,000 people, with a focus on local employment, the factory aims to produce 6,000 to 7,000 tonnes per day, reducing the need for imported raw materials.

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Dec

Innovating for Water Security: Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha Urges African Sector Players at IWA Water and Development Congress 2023

Cherop Amarie / 1 year
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Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, President of the African Water and Sanitation Association, emphasized the need for African water supply and sanitation sector players to innovate local solutions at the IWA Water and Development Congress & Exhibition 2023 in Kigali.

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Dec

Overall EACRF Commander Hails UPDF For Job Well Done In DRC

Nkunda Ricky / 1 year
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3 min read

The East African Community Regional Force Commander Major General Aphaxard Kiugu has commended the UPDF contingent in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for the good discipline, commitment, and resilience they maintained in mission evidenced during their routine activities in the course of executing the EACRF mandateduring his last command visit to the UPDF at its tactical contingent headquarters in Niongera Kiwanja of Rutshuru territory to bid farewell to the contingent troops.

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Dec

Uganda and South Africa Collaborate to boost Tourism

Nkwanzi Sheena / 1 year
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The High Commission of Uganda, Uganda Airlines, and South African entities collaborate to boost tourism. The joint event fosters partnerships, with a focus on promoting Uganda’s tourism potential. The High Commission pledges support, including visa waiver efforts.

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Dec

Uganda Gears Up for 19th NAM & G77 Summits- Advance Teams Briefed on Preparations

Amanda Bae / 1 year
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2 min read

Mr. Vincent Bagiire, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has officiated a briefing at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala, detailing Uganda’s readiness for the 19th NAM and G77 Third South Summits scheduled for January 15–20, 2024.

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Dec

Technology

Elon Musk says X is bringing video to Spaces soon

Benzo kats / 1 year
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2 min read

Elon Musk announced that X, formerly Twitter, will be introducing video support to Spaces, its live audio conversation feature. Musk mentioned that the video feature is expected to be released by the end of the current year or certainly by early next year. Elon Musk has revealed that Spaces, the social network’s live audio conversation […]

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Dec

Technology

Parliament Authorizes Loan for National Digitization

Benzo kats / 1 year
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3 min read

The Parliament has authorized a loan of US$150 million from the Export-Import Bank of China to facilitate the digitization of the nation. The Minister of Information, Communication Technology, and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, highlighted the government’s plan to connect all unconnected districts to the national internet fiber. According to Chris Baryomunsi, Minister of Information, Communication […]

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Dec

Revolutionizing Regional Trade: EAC Launches Innovative NTBs App

Nkwanzi Sheena / 1 year
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3 min read

The East African Community and TradeMark Africa introduced the EAC NTBs App, funded by the Netherlands, to tackle non-tariff barriers and enhance regional trade. The app facilitates easy reporting, monitoring, and resolution of cross-border trade issues, supporting producers and traders.

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Dec

URSB Receives Top Honor at Private Sector Development Awards

Cherop Amarie / 1 year
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3 min read

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau led by Mercy K. Kainobwisho, received the prestigious Best Government Agency award at the Private Sector Development Awards Gala organized by Private Sector Foundation Uganda.

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Dec

UNATU Asks for Salary Increment for Arts Teachers

Nkunda Ricky / 1 year
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2 min read

The Uganda National Teachers’ Union has urged the government to consider the enhancement of salary for art teachers citing challenges including the filing of early retirement, absenteeism, and incompetence in the teaching-learning process among othersduring the 18th annual delegates conference in Kampala.

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Prospects Rise for Karamoja with $300 Million Cement Factory Construction: Job Opportunities and Economic Growth on the Horizon

Innovating for Water Security: Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha Urges African Sector Players at IWA Water and Development Congress 2023

Overall EACRF Commander Hails UPDF For Job Well Done In DRC

Uganda and South Africa Collaborate to boost Tourism

Uganda Gears Up for 19th NAM & G77 Summits- Advance Teams Briefed on Preparations

Elon Musk says X is bringing video to Spaces soon

Parliament Authorizes Loan for National Digitization

Revolutionizing Regional Trade: EAC Launches Innovative NTBs App

URSB Receives Top Honor at Private Sector Development Awards

UNATU Asks for Salary Increment for Arts Teachers

MTN Unveils Sh1b Push for Cashless.

Government To Regulate Real Estate Dealers

New World Bank Director Advocates for.

Electricity Costs Cut on Buggala Island.

Ugandan Saccos Urged on.

Uganda Calls for Increased.

UCC Warns Artistes and.