Buenos Aires, Argentina | AFP | Diego Maradona and former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton reignited on Wednesday their long-running feud, on the 30th anniversary of the Argentine’s infamous “Hand of God” World Cup goal. Maradona, one of the finest footballers to play the game, scored twice in Argentina’s 2-1 victory …
Read More »Matters of Debate: Lukwago, Museveni Cabinet
In this week’s issues of debate, we explore the burning topics in the country: Lukwago Sworn-In: Today, Erias Lukwago has been sworn-in for another term as the Kampala Lord Mayor. Once again, he faces off with the Executive Director of KCCA, Jennifer Musisi. The two will have to forge a …
Read More »Turkish Investments in Uganda
NBS: There are no definite projects run by the Turkish government in Uganda. This was caused by the delay in signing work pacts between the two countries with reasons that without signing agreements, it is difficult to move on with cooperation, business and support. Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »Masuliita Church built in recognition of liberation struggle
President Yoweri Museveni has called on Ugandans to embrace commercial farming as a sure method towards household poverty eradication. The President made the call yesterday in Masuliita, Wakiso during the commissioning and hand-over ceremony of the new Masuliita Church of Uganda Parish church building. The new structure was built in …
Read More »At least 17 killed in Monday’s clashes in Congo capital
Brazzaville, Congo | AFP | At least seventeen people died Monday in fighting in Congo’s capital Brazzaville, the government said, adding they had been killed in a “terror attack” and the subsequent “rapid intervention” by security forces. “Three members of the security forces, two civilians and 12 attackers” were …
Read More »RUTO: ICC to rule on bid to throw out case
The Hague, Netherlands | AFP Deputy Kenyan President William Ruto was to learn later Tuesday if war crimes judges will throw out a case against him for his role in post-election bloodshed which left some 1,300 people dead. The judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) were to file a …
Read More »Magufuli calls for cost cutting at EAST African secretariat
The regional East African Community (EAC) today admitted South Sudan as their sixth member, as the bloc looked at their summit in Arusha today to further encourage trade and simplify customs duties between members. The leaders show the communique agreed on. Other highlights of the day were: Magufuli tough on …
Read More »Museveni to respond to Election Petition in 3 days
President Yoweri Museveni Thursday received the election petition challenging his re-election. In two tweets, Museveni shared photographs on social media about the brief meeting with candidate Amama Mbabazi’s lawyers Severino Twinobusingye and Akampurira in which he acknowledged receipt of the petition filed on March 1. “I received a petition from lawyers …
Read More »Magufuli asks EAC secretariat to cut costs
The regional East African Community (EAC) today admitted South Sudan as their sixth member, as the bloc looked at their summit in Arusha today to further encourage trade and simplify customs duties between members. Other highlights of the day were: Magufuli tough on costs Magufuli lashed out at the EAC …
Read More »CSOs urge trade ministry to consider food security, climate change
By Joan Akello Following the expiry of the first five year phased National Trade Sector Development plan last year, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC) is developing a new one. The ministry has hired consultants to engage different stakeholders to input into the next five year NTSDP- 2015/16-2020/21. …
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