Petrie Jansen van Vuuren

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ANALYSIS: Not all cloth masks are equal, but better than no protection from coronavirus

In the coronavirus pandemic, medical masks should only be used by high-risk health workers. Authorities have advised the public to rather use cloth masks. But how well do these masks protect us, and our communities?

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With face masks flying off global shelves due to panic buying, should you also strain every sinew to get one? We take a look at what the science says.

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Education

What is the latest news about teacher training colleges in Uganda?

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Ministry of Education and Sports- TTEP Overview

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What is the latest news about teacher training colleges in Uganda?

Uganda received a grant from Belgium to finance the Teacher Training Education (TTE) Project. The first phase of the project between 2011-2016 focused on improving the teaching and practice-oriented learning environment of the Business, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVET...

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Elections & political parties

Who is the president of Uganda?

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Office of the President: Republic Of Uganda

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Who is the president of Uganda?

Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is the current president of the Republic Of Uganda. He has been in power since 1986. ...

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Economy

What is the eNaira?

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Government of Nigeria: eNaira

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What is the eNaira?

The eNaira is the Nigerian digital currency that is issued and regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria. To start using the eNaira, you have to download the app from either the Google Play Store or Apple Store. You then enter identification details and after these are validated your account is ac...

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Economy

What is Nigeria’s total public debt?

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Nigeria’s total public debt portfolio as at December 2021

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What is Nigeria’s total public debt?

Data from the debt office shows Nigeria’s total public debt was N12.6 trillion ($65.43 billion) as of December 2015. In December 2021, it was at N39.56 trillion ($95.78 billion). ...

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Petrie Jansen van Vuuren

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What is the latest news about teacher training colleges in Uganda?

Who is the president of Uganda?

What is the eNaira?

What is Nigeria’s total public debt?

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