UGANDA TO START MAKING PREPAID WATER METERS
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SUMMARY: President Yoweri Museveni has welcomed the establishment of a prepaid water meter-manufacturing plant in Uganda with the aim of enhancing water access, conservation and utility efficiency.
UGANDANS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA TIPPED ON CO-OPERATIVES
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SUMMARY: President Yoweri Museveni has called upon Ugandans living and working in Southern Africa to establish diaspora co-operative ventures. The President urged the Ugandans to become front-line ambassadors of national development, unity and Pan-African progress.
GOVERNMENT STARTS PROGRAMME TO EMPOWER BOUNCERS TO CREATE JOBS
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SUMMARY: The government through the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC), has launched a nationwide programme to support bouncers with income-generating tools and training, the initiative, which is also aims to cultivate a savings and investment culture among bouncers, kicked off last week in Busoga Sub-Region.
GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NEW DRIVE TO BOOST INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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SUMMARY: The Engineering Development and Innovation Centre (EDIC), operating under the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat, has officially launched the Technology Innovation Enterprise Accelerator (TIER) programme. Hon. Dr Monica Musenero said the initiative is a bold national step to fast-track Uganda’s path to self-reliance in engineering and smart manufacturing by equipping youth with technical skills and supporting the commercialisation of local innovations.
SPORTS EDITION
CHELIMO SHINES WITH SILVER
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SUMMARY: Uganda secured its second medal at the ongoing ANOCA Schools Games in Algeria on Friday, thanks to a stellar performance by 16-year-old Karen Chelimo in the girls’ 3000m final.
