What happens after `minnow’ swallows former giant of Uganda’s insurance sector? When regional insurance firm Lion Assurance Company (LAC) confirmed plans to take-over agents and business formerly under the American International Group (AIG), the first question was “how?” AIG-Uganda has been the third leading insurance company by assets in Uganda, …
Read More »Who should be on next electoral commission?
COMMENT: By Mwambutsya Ndebesa Countries that have been hailed for making headway in democratic transitions respect impartiality Electoral governance is very central in the transition to a democratic dispensation. In fact, the appointment of the electoral commission is a test of whether the country has chosen to take the path …
Read More »VIDEO: School term end raises blood shortage fears
VIDEO:Uganda risks shortage of blood due to a dwindling response from school going children. Nakasero blood bank says the group contributes 80% of its storage and is wary third term holidays will hugely affect the figures hence a blood crisis. Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »VIDEO: Malabigambo’s Timber Smuggled Into Tanzania
VIDEO: Rising encroachment of the country’s natural forests has alarmed conservationists who fear the Uganda could soon lose its prestigious Pearl of Africa title. NBS has learnt that Malabigambo Central Forest Reserve in Rakai district is on the verge of depletion – with all illegally harvested timber smuggled to neighboring Tanzania. …
Read More »VIDEO: 72-year old gets Bugema degree
VIDEO: Bugema University in Luweero is set to start offering PhDs to allow more Ugandans get higher education. This was revealed by the University Vice Chancellor Prof. Patrick Manu who was presiding over the graduation of over 1300 students including a 72 year old lady. The Vice Chancellor asked students who …
Read More »VIDEO: Besigye in Ibanda
VIDEO: FDC’s Dr. Kiiza Besigye storms Ibanda town, paralyzing business as party supporter gathered in the area to fundraise for the construction of the party offices in the district. Besigye and his team first attended a requiem mass for Fr. Betungura Posiano at the dioceses headquarters in Nyamitanga Mbarara district where …
Read More »Makerere: Breaking up the future?
Makerere exposed The Makerere University campus in Kampala has been a quiet and abandoned place since President Yoweri Museveni on Nov.01 ordered it closed after a strike by lecturers demanding pay was joined by a strike by students demanding lectures. But the calm is a fake cover for the chaos …
Read More »Moses leads Nigeria to another World Cup win
Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Victor Moses opened and closed the scoring as Nigeria overcame Algeria 3-1 Saturday to take charge of their group in 2018 World Cup qualifying. Captain John Obi Mikel, a Chelsea team-mate of Moses, was also on target for Nigeria at a packed Uyo stadium …
Read More »One goal enough as Uganda Cranes tops Group E
Group E Uganda 1 Congo Brazzaville 0 Sunday Egypt v Ghana 7pm While many thought they should have scored more goals, Cranes captain Geoffrey Massa insists they did very well with the one shot past Congo Brazzaville. “Like I said before the match, all we need is a win. With the …
Read More »LIVE: Uganda vs Congo Brazzaville at Mandela Stadium
LIVE: CRANES LIKELY LINE-UP: 1 Robert Odongkara (GK), 12 Denis Iguma, 2 Joseph Ochaya, 4 Murushid Jjuuko, 5 Isaac Isinde, 6 Tony Mawejje, 8 Khalid Aucho, 13 Moses Oloya, 10 William Luwagga Kizito, 17 Farouk Miya, 11 Geoffrey Massa (C). Group E Saturday Uganda v Congo Brazzaville 4pm Sunday Egypt …
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