The Nigerian president’s chief of staff, Abba Kyari, has died after contracting coronavirus. A statement from President Muhammadu Buhari’s office said it “regrets to announce
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Coronavirus: What misinformation has spread in Africa?
African countries are experiencing a rise in the number of new coronavirus cases, and many governments are now enforcing strict social distancing measures. As they
Billions needed for an African safety net – UN
The UN says it is likely the coronavirus pandemic will kill at least 300,000 people in Africa and push nearly 30 million into poverty. The
Coronavirus: Africa could be next epicentre, WHO warns
Africa could become the next epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. UN officials also say it is likely the
MPs reject taxes on land sale, rent
The Income Tax Amendment Bill 2020 has passed into law with amendments, leaving the Finance Ministry counting losses on revenue measures. A proposal to raise
BoU directs banks to offer year-long loan repayment holidays
The Central Bank has directed commercial banks and other financial institutions to extend loan repayment holidays up to one year for borrowers affected by the
Liverpool should be awarded Premier League title – Bosnich
Liverpool should be awarded the Premier League title if the season cannot be completed due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to former Manchester United goalkeeper
8 COVID-19 patients discharged as Uganda’s virus recoveries rise to 20
Eight covid-19 patients have been discharged as Uganda’s virus recoveries rose to 20 on Thursday.Seven patients who have recovered from COVID-19 were Thursday discharged from
UPDF soldier, three others remanded over murder their mother
Magistrate’s court in Mbarara on Thursday remanded a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier, his two brothers and their father for allegedly killing their mother
Government to cancel land transactions done during the lockdown
The minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Beti Olive Kamya has suspended all land transactions during this period of Covid-19 and lockdown. The Minister