Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi is dead. What next?
President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and several others are confirmed to have been…
Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi is dead. What next?
President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and several others are confirmed to have been killed in Sunday’s helicopter crash in north-western Iran, state TV says. The IRNA state news agency says that also on board were Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Al-e Hashem, the imam for Friday prayers in the city of Tabriz, and General Malek…
Sudhir Ruparelia buys Lotis Towers
Business mogul, Sudhir Ruparelia and his wife, Jyotsna, have added the Lotis Towers to their humongous property portfolio. Lotis Towers, an upscale building, is situated on Plot 16 Mackinnon Road in the leafy Nakasero suburb. According to a notice from Jubilee Associates addressed to the tenants, the tycoon bought the property from DFCU Bank which…
Denmark, EU partner with aBi to support climate proofing of agriculture
Denmark and the European Union have launched two initiatives to boost productivity of Uganda’s agricultural sector and to overcome challenges posed by climate change. They have partnered with aBi, a development organisation which focuses on increasing agricultural production and value addition. These projects aim to boost incomes and yields, and enable farmers to withstand droughts,…
Museveni to intervene in high cost of boda boda license
President Museveni has promised to intervene and find a solution to the high cost of the boda boda driving licence. Museveni made the remarks tas he passed-out 372 boda boda leaders from Kampala and Wakiso after undergoing an eight- day patriotism training at the Oliver Reginald Tambo School of Leadership and Pan-African Centre of Excellence-…
PICTORIAL: Museveni hosts Kyabazinga, wife to a sumptuous luncheon
Yesterday, President Museveni and Janet Museveni hosted the Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope and his wife, the Nyin’abantu of Busoga Jovia Mutesi, to a luncheon in their honor at State House Entebbe. Museveni commended Kyabazinga for getting a wife and wished them well in their union. The kyabazinga was accompanied by a powerful entourage….
Stanbic Bank tips businesses on networking their way to success
Stanbic Bank Uganda has given tips to businesses on how networking can help them expand and grow. In an article, the bank said leveraging networks in business helps build the right commections for businesses to thrive. ******************* If you want to build a robust business, it is important to get out there, make connections, and…
UHRC’s Wangadya: We are committed to protection of press freedoms
I welcome you all, especially our partners with whom we are coalescing under the Uganda Media Sector Working Group (UMSWG). As has already been noted, the theme for this year; A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the face of the Environmental Crisis’ is challenging all of us to highlight the profound role of journalism…
Naro, Rwenzururu kingdom partner to promote agriculture
The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Rwenzururu to promote transformational agriculture, aimed at the socio-economical uplifting communities in the Rwenzori region. The partnership is a strategic alliance focused on enhancing the dissemination and adoption of technologies, innovations, and management practices generated by NARO. The Omusinga Charles Wesley…
2023 Writivism winners named
The Writivism winners for 2023 have been named. The Writivism Literary Initiative held the ceremony naming the winners on Sunday, April 28. The winners are Damildhla Omotoyinbo in the poetry section with The Evening News, Hussani Abdulrahim in the short story section with his piece Ahuoyyiza’s Monologue and Mlami Tyulu in the non-fiction section with…