Prominent academic and activist Doctor Stella Nyanzi on Monday denied charges of cyber harassment and offensive communication that have been read out to her this afternoon. Her appeal for bail was not granted, as she was remanded to Luzira prison until April 25 for court to hear her response to the state …

Beijing, China | AFP | Budding Chinese sleuths could start stalking foreigners as suspected spies in Beijing after authorities in the city on Monday offered a cash bonanza for information on overseas agents. Members of the public can report suspected espionage through a special hotline, by mail or in person and …

Beijing, China | AFP | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday praised the normalisation of relations with Norway, six years after a dispute over the Nobel Peace Prize, as Norway’s prime minister said she was glad to be back. The visit by Erna Solberg is the first high-level exchange since December, …

Juba, South Sudan | AFP | At least 16 civilians were killed in fighting Monday between government troops and rebels in South Sudan’s second-largest city Wau, the United Nations peacekeeping mission (UNMISS) said in a statement. The violence stemmed from an ambush Sunday of government troops near the city, leading …

Madrid, Spain | AFP |  Spain paid homage to new Masters champion Sergio Garcia on Monday after he broke his duck on the biggest stage of all to add a first major to his glittering career. “Finally!” blared the headline in Madrid sports daily Marca as for once the football …

Police have preferred cyber harassment and offensive communication charges against outspoken feminist, academic and Uganda government critic Dr Stella Nyanzi. Details of the case are being revealed right now at Buganda Road Court. She has been detained at Kira Police Station since Friday. (see related Uganda laws below) Earlier, opposition politician …

JOB TITLE: Business Planning and Performance specialist REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer DEADLINE: 17:00 hours (5:00pm EAT) not later than 24th April 2017 JOB PURPOSE: This role will be responsible for supporting strategic and tactical planning, risk management, business integration (UNOC, UNOC Subsidiaries and non-operated assets), management reporting, and also act as a critical interface …

JOB TITLE: Commercial Manager UNOC REPORTS TO: Chief Commercial Officer DEADLINE: 17:00 hours (5:00pm EAT) not later than 24th April 2017 JOB PURPOSE: To lead the design, planning and implementation of the strategic and commercial objectives of UNOC UNOC The Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) was established under Section 42 of the Petroleum (Exploration, …

JOB TITLE: Senior Financial accountant REPORTS TO: CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER DEADLINE: 17:00 hours (5:00pm EAT) not later than 24th April 2017 JOB PURPOSE: To maintain an effective business control framework, generate management, group & statutoryaccounts and supervise Finance control activities. UNOC The Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) was established under Section 42 of the Petroleum …

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