‘Let us see your degrees deliver at the workplace

One of Uganda's top universities launches an investigation into allegations that fake degrees were awarded to students.

Prof Mondo Kagonyera the Makerere Chancellor
Makerere University authorities are investigating circumstances under which 600 of the 12,000 students that graduated last month made it to the graduation list without meeting the minimum academic requirements.

Our Snoops have learnt that the 600 students were not cleared by their respective colleges for graduation, due to a number of factors; which include among others, accumulating retakes. As a result, these students bribed their way to the...

It’s four months since Jane (pseudonym) was employed and like many young graduates who wait excitedly to be employed, she clearly saw her once shattered dreams coming true when she was officially given her employment contract. But soon after she started her job, it came to light that Jane was pregnant.

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IAA, Mandela varsity, TMA team up to offer degrees in military science
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Arusha acting regional commissioner Jowika Kasuka (2nd L) hands over a prize to a military graduand who graduated. The Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA), Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) will ink a pact with ...

Man drops dead on the way to his workplace
Daily News
A MAN identified as Ramadhan Kigambo, aged between 55 and 60 years, died mysteriously on Tuesday while walking to his place of work at Upanga area in Dar es Salaam, police have said. Ilala Regional Police Commander (RPC) Marietha Minangi said in ...

The first week of this month marked yet another global event, World Breastfeeding Week, which was celebrated from 1st-7th of August. This year’s theme was ‘Breastfeeding: A winning goal for life’.

Students need workplace skills urgently
Daily News
EDUCATIONISTS are asking government to invest in skills development in both primary and secondary schools to enable youth acquire workplace skills. A researcher and an education expert Suleman Sumra said the problem of youth unemployment ...

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Minister advocates for solidarity at workplace
Daily News
THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Mr Benard Membe, has urged workers in the ministry to maintain solidarity at the workplace. Mr Membe made the plea in Dar es Salaam when opening the ministry's Workers' Council meeting ...

Lack of Knowledge Blamed for Workplace Conflicts
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Zanzibar — Lack of knowledge about labour laws and rights at work are to blame for frequent avoidable conflicts between employers and employees. The Head of the 'Dispute Handling Unit (DHU)' in the Ministry of Labour and Public Service said that many ...