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More Americans say they are confident about getting vaccinated against Covid-19. However, the vaccine supply has become limited. In addition to that, fears of new variants are raising concerns across the country.A study showed that 71% of those surveyed are willing to get vaccinated, up from late December’s 65%. Currently, about 10% — almost 33.8 million Americans – have received ...

The government through the ministry of finance is working out a plan to start taxing cash withdrawals from commercial banks, Newslexpoint.com has learned. A letter dated February 9, 2021, by Patrick Ocailap, the deputy secretary to the treasury in the Ministry of Finance has written to the Governor, Bank of Uganda seeking an opinion and data not later than Friday, ...

The renown Dembe FM presenter Jacob Akugizibwe Kyaligonza popularly known as DJ Jacob Omutuuze finalized the recent campaigns in Bunamwaya Division successfully. He managed to beat the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidates in a recent tight election winning the Chairman LC3 seat in Wakiso District. But the opponents protested his victory. After winning the tight election in Bunamwaya Division, Jacob ...

At least four corporate companies namely; Stanbic Bank, Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA), Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda, and Nice House of Plastics have partnered to promote responsible use and recycling of plastic waste and sustainable environmental protection in Kampala. According to the  Memoranda of Understanding, these corporate companies agreed to support various waste management initiatives in communities. They will ...

Ghana has suspended all parliamentary sittings due to the increasing coronavirus cases in the country. This will go on for about three weeks until a solution is found. Most of the parliamentarians including the Speaker, Alban Bagbin have recently contracted the virus. The alarming rate of infections within the chambers couldn’t let the sessions go on when the situation is ...