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The revenue raised is also intended to help pay off of the country's growing national debt. / Internet photo
Africa

Uganda imposes WhatsApp and Facebook tax 'to stop gossip'

Friday, June 01, 2018
The New Times

Advertising with anybody, don’t all countries or companies do it to increase earnings?

Friday, June 01, 2018
Rice farmers in Rubona in Southern Province harvest their produce. File.

Regional countries urged to increase agric funding to reduce food imports

Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Many young girls continue to miss class every month because they cannot afford sanitary pads.
People

The girl’s room: How sanitary pads keep girls in school

Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Higiro with some of the children living with disabilities. /Courtesy photos
People

23- year- old Higiro’s dream is to see children living with disabilities thrive

Wednesday, May 30, 2018
The parliament's vote on legalising euthanasia is dividing many in the country. / Internet photo
International

Portugal parliament rejects euthanasia decriminalisation

Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Former City of Kigali acting mayor Parfait Busabizwa (left) shakes hands with newly-elected mayor Marie-Chantal Rwakazina, as the president of the Advisory Council Anastase Rutabingwa (2nd left) and his deputy Janvier Gasana look on. Sam Ngendahimana.

Are mayoral resignations a sign of more enlightened citizenry?

Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Rwanda's High Commissioner to Uganda Frank Mugambage welcomes Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda to the Africa Day celebrations in Kampala over the weekend. Courtesy

Africa Day: Top Pan-Africanists root for prosperous continent

Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Students lining up for lunch. File.
Children & Education

Boarding or day school: What is the best choice?

Wednesday, May 30, 2018
A teacher guides pupils on how to use OLPC computers.
Children & Education

The role of teachers in preserving students’ socio-religious devotion

Tuesday, May 29, 2018
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Children & Education

Reforms in education will enhance quality

Tuesday, May 29, 2018
L-R: Bugesera Acting mayor Richard Mutabazi, Governor Fred Mufurukye, Minister for Local Government Francis Kaboneka, Deputy Police chief Juvu00e9nal Marizamunda, and Col Jomba Gakumba during the launch of the anti-GBV drive, in Bugesera District yesterday, as part of the ongoing Police Week activities. Minister Kaboneka said that GBV and child abuse greatly affect socio-economic development, and called for proactive and collective measures from all parties to address the challenges. Courtesy.

Minister Kaboneka: Gender based violence impedes devt

Tuesday, May 29, 2018