NEWVISION
UMSC OKAYS MUSLIMS TO ACCESS PDM FUNDS
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SUMMARY: Several Ugandans of the Muslim faith had stayed away from the Parish Development Model (PDM) programme out of fear that the 6% annual charge on every UGX 1m borrowed, tantamount to riba (interest), which is prohibited under Islam. However, the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has announced that Muslims are free to access the PDM funds.
GOVERNMENT TO BUILD 10 NEW EXPRESS WAYS
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SUMMARY: The Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to improve the country’s transport infrastructure by constructing 10 new expressways, district-district roads, major bridges, and upgrading key airports.
WE ARE STILL TRANSFORMING CID- AIGP MAGAMBO
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SUMMARY: The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) is still on a journey of transformation mainly fueled by evolving crime trends and the need to stay ahead of criminals, the CID boss, AIGP Tom Magambo, has said. “The training of detectives, therefore, needs to be continuous so as to stay ahead of criminals as guided by President Yoweri Museveni and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abas Byakagaba,” he said.
CHINA GRANTS UGANDA UGX 100B FOR DEVELOPMENT WORKS
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SUMMARY: China has announced a 200m Chinese yuan (UGX100b) grant to Uganda to support jointly agreed development projects in the next three years.
NEW NAMIBIA PRESIDENT PLEDGES DEEPENED TRADE TIES WITH UGANDA
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SUMMARY: The new President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah has pledged to deepen trade co-operation with Uganda, appealing to Uganda Airlines to establish direct flights to her country.
SPORTS EDITION
CRANES DREAM AGAIN
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SUMMARY: Uganda Cranes regained their pride and renewed hopes of securing a 2026 World Cup spot by defeating Guinea 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier at Namboole yesterday.
