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Last week, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) indefinitely suspended ABS Television over ‘repeated breach of minimum broadcasting standards.’ Check also: Why Managing Director Aggie Konde Of NTV Uganda Left But after the station promising to comply with the set standards, the commission has ‘conditionally lifted the suspension’ of the license. “We have been in talks with them and have given them ...

Makerere University is undertaking a comprehensive audit of marks of students over the past several years to identify and recall degrees obtained on the basis of forged or altered results. Check also: 18 Makerere University Students Expelled Over Exam Cheating Our investigations show that Dr Damalie Naggitta-Musoke, the former dean of the School of Law, is heading the inquiries being conducted ...

Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire – Africa’s economic growth prospects received a major boost this week with the signing of a record number of new investments and partnership agreements for inclusive agriculture transformation at the 2017 Africa Green Revolution Forum (AGRF). Check also: African Governments Must Prioritize Agriculture To Drive Inclusive Economic Growth And Development The forum, hosted by H.E. Alassane Ouattara, President ...

Ethics and Integrity minister, Fr Simon Lokodo, is drafting a new policy to guide activities of churches in the country following an outcry by Ugandans on the behaviour of self-styled Prophet, Elvis Mbonye. Check also:  Members Of Parliament Tell Lokodo To focus On Bigger Things And Leave Makerere students Lokodo told plenary on Thursday presided over by deputy speaker, Jacob ...

CABI has today (7 September 2017) confirmed that Fall Armyworm ( FAW ) has been reported in 28 African countries, following the pest’s arrival in Africa in 2016, presenting a now permanent agricultural challenge for the continent. FAW feeds on more than 80 crops, but prefers maize and can cut yields by up to 60 per cent. Check also: Multi-pronged approach ...