Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | AFP | The Olympics is going to miss the Lightning Bolt pose that has lit up the last three Games at a time when athletics desperately needs a hero. When Usain Bolt crosses the finish line and starts pounding his chest, it resonates …
Read More »Ugandan policemen in Somalia get distinguished service awards
The African Union has awarded certificates of recognition to a contingent of Ugandan Individual Police Officers (IPOs) after they completed one year tour of duty in Somalia, training and mentoring Somali Police Force (SPF) officers. “I want to congratulate you and on behalf of AMISOM and the AMISOM Police Commissioner I …
Read More »Opposition mayor elected in South African capital
Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | South Africa’s ruling ANC lost control of the capital Pretoria for the first time since the end of apartheid two decades ago, as an opposition councillor was elected mayor on Friday. Solly Msimanga, 36, of the liberal centre-right Democratic Alliance (DA), was elected unopposed …
Read More »VIDEO: ‘We funded NRM, but not for bailout ‘
VIDEO: A section of tycoons mentioned among the bailout beneficiaries have admitted having financed part of the campaign activities of the ruling National Resistance Movement in the February general elections. The tycoons led by the Chairman Uganda Manufactures Association, Amos Nzeeyi however say their decision to support the ruling party …
Read More »VIDEO: Uganda to attract biggest world’s airliner
VIDEO: Entebbe International Airport is to attract more foreign flights including the World’s biggest passenger airliner, Airbus A380. Civil Aviation Authority Communications Manager Igie Igundura confirms, saying that once the expansion works are complete, the passenger airline that was designed to challenge Boeing’s monopoly in the large aircraft market, will …
Read More »VIDEO: Judiciary sidelined – Chief Justice
VIDEO: The Chief Justice Bart Katureebe has demanded for holistic support from government to address the judiciary’s grievances. This is after a report highlighting the state of the judiciary in Uganda indicated that many of the judiciary’s problems are not an illustration of a weak organ but an abandoned institution. The chief …
Read More »VIDEO: Government to ban importation of digital Set Top Boxes
VIDEO: Government is finalizing plans of banning the importation of television sets that require digital set top boxes or decoders as it aims to increase access to television following last year’s digital migration. This follows broadcasters and the public’s outcry of expensive set top boxes which increases the cost of owning …
Read More »Awuzu wins third ticket to Formula One grand prix
Wilson Awuzu will be joining a lucky few individuals in a once-in-a lifetime-trip to the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi to watch the Formula One grand prix in November. Awuzu becomes the third winner since the City Tyres/Pirelli promotion kicked off months ago. Awuzu was picked by Andrew Mwenda, …
Read More »Abe’s sticky situations
Stacey Gillian Abe. This name is fast sounding loud gongs in the realm of art, echoing the rising stature of a young and ambitious artist who has had to knock down barriers for a breakthrough in an art discipline that is probably the least practiced in Uganda and elsewhere, writes Nathan …
Read More »VIDEO: Minister launches Uganda’s Rolex
VIDEO: A Ugandan minister has officially launched Rolex as one of business ventures in Uganda. The ministry of tourism and wildlife declared the start of the Kampala Rolex Festival this week with the minister saying the Rolex busines employs a big number of people. Share on:
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