Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | Jude Bellingham scored twice as Real Madrid came from behind to make a ‘smash and grab’ raid on FC Barcelona in the first Clasico of the season. Barca opened the scoring in the sixth minute after the ball fell kindly to Ilkay Gundogan to slip it …
Read More »Tottenham stay top with Arsenal on their heels in Premier League
London, UK | Xinhua | Tottenham assured they remain leaders for another week as they kicked off the weekend’s actions with a 2-1 win away to Crystal Palace on Friday. After a goalless first half, Tottenham had a stroke of luck with the opening goal, when Joel Ward stuck out a …
Read More »Corruption hurts Uganda’s image
New report ranks country among most corrupt in region COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report by the World Justice Project (WJP) has ranked Uganda as the second most corruption-ridden country among the world’s poorest countries; the so-called low income countries. Only the Democratic Republic of Congo is ranked …
Read More »MTN Uganda and Government commission new dormitory at Salama school for the blind
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, in collaboration with the government, on Tuesday commissioned a state-of-the-art dormitory at the Salama School for the Blind in Mukono District. The Shs295 million facility, inaugurated as MTN Uganda marked its 25th anniversary, represents a significant stride in enhancing accommodation and overall learning …
Read More »Nabulime’s OLugambo [Gossip] Solo Show
Artist offers a social commentary on human behavourism in new body of work ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The recent exhibition by Dr. Lilian Nabuliime showing at Xenson Art Space is about gossip. The subject of gossip or Olugambo in local dialect, is a regular activity of everyday life that does …
Read More »Researchers find Sixth basic taste in human
New sixth taste could add to the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | A new taste response has been identified in humans. The study, published in Nature Communications in early October, found that humans can also detect ammonium chloride, creating a strong sensation researchers …
Read More »The Black Book
The Nollywood gritty thriller topping Netflix global figures ANALYSIS | EZINNE EZEPUE | Nigerian thriller The Black Book has been in the headlines for reportedly topping global figures at streaming service Netflix, with 5.6 million viewers in its first two days. Does it live up to the hype? In my view, as …
Read More »Let them drink oil
Oil companies’ extravagant and reckless behavior evokes parallels with France’s Ancien Régime COMMENT | DICKENS KAMUGISHA | As a long-time advocate for human and environmental rights, I am terrified by the unprecedented frequency of extreme weather events. With each passing day, it becomes increasingly evident that we are in the midst …
Read More »Environmentalists Advocate for Subsidized Electricity and Gas for Citizens
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Environmental experts in Uganda sounded the alarm, warning that the very heart of the nation’s ecological balance is under imminent threat due to relentless deforestation driven by the insatiable demand for firewood and charcoal. Forefronting this clarion call is Nanteza Patricia, the resolute Executive Director …
Read More »Castrol, Rubis Energy launch a wide range of Castrol Lubricants
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Castrol and RUBiS Energy Uganda have partnered to launch Castrol oil lubricant products in Uganda. Castrol oils are readily available at over 54 RUBiS Energy Uganda stations countrywide, executives said on Oct.18. Castrol has a wide range of oils and fluids suited for the various …
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