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Defilement cases in Uganda on the rise8 hours ago

In a damning indictment of the current safety nets to protect children from sex predators, Banyenzaki lifted the lid on the plight of children daily facing the specter of sexual abuse....

Gov’t to upgrade 100 schools to A Level - Alupo8 hours ago

THE government will establish A'Level wings in 100 secondary schools across the country that are currently operating “O” level sections only....

Rising HIV rate among youth worries Rugunda15 hours ago

HEALTH minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has called for a need to scale up HIV/AIDS campaign to ensure that there is increased abstinence and condom use....

Business

Transforming Uganda’s black gold to green gold16 hours ago

GOVERNMENT will utilize its discovered petroleum resources to create green gold from the black gold. This was revealed by Eng. Irene Muloni, Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development...

Britam weighs move to cross-list1 day ago

BRITAM top executives have signaled the likelihood of the company cross-listing on the Ugandan share markets following new regulatory requirements for separate life and general insurance licenses...

Sport

KCCA made it easy for us - Mwale11 hours ago

NKANA Red Devils coach Masauso Mwale has said KCCA FC have only themselves to blame for their fall out for lack of confidence and impatience....

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Ntege wins Entebbe Ladies Open 7 hours ago

The handicap 5 golfer who led day-one with seven strokes becomes the third golfer from Uganda Golf Club to win the event. She returned 83 gross on day two....

Impis await URU's decision on promotion 6 hours ago

DESPITE getting a walkover after Sadolin Mongers failed to turn up for the playoff on Saturday at Makerere, Xfm Impis will have to wait for a board room decision....

KCCA dumped out of CAF Champions League 1 day ago

CLAUDE Bwalya and Christopher Mwinthal scored for Nkana as the Zambian side fulfilled their promise of upstaging the hosts at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole....

Star women of Ugandan sport 1 day ago

UGANDAN sport has countless women to thank for its wellbeing and we see it only fit to recognise 10 women who have helped shape this sphere of our society through amazing feats....

Entertainment

African ‘Oscar’ evades Uganda 12 hours ago

MICHAEL Wawuoyo Sr., Uganda’s only nominee at the 2nd AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) in Lagos, Nigeria, Saturday evening came close to winning....

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Notes on Pamela Ssenyonga 1 day ago

The Bible says He who watches over Israel never sleeps nor slumbers. It is upon this foundation that I believe in my fiancé.... ..

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Health

Rising HIV rate among youth worries Rugunda 15 hours ago

HEALTH minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has called for a need to scale up HIV/AIDS campaign to ensure that there is increased abstinence and condom use

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Education

Gov’t to upgrade 100 schools to A Level - Alupo 8 hours ago

THE government will establish A'Level wings in 100 secondary schools across the country that are currently operating “O” level sections only

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Lifestyle

After Women’s Day, let the men wake up1 day ago

Uganda joined the rest of the world in celebrating the International Women’s Day. Sadly, all this is for nothing if men cannot come to terms with who they are....

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Women are truly superior 1 day ago

Happy Women’s Day. While putting final touches to my first love publication recently, I realised what a blessing you women have been to me.....

Should I tell her that her husband is cheating on her with her sister? 1 day ago

Recently, a friend of mine called Eric told me my best friend’s marriage was under threat because her sister, Rosanna, was going out with her husband.....

When glossy nails become a deathtrap 2 days ago

Nail care is extremely important because the hands are always visible. But is it possible to get a manicure or pedicure without getting a little of the nail products on the skin?....

Opinion / Columnists

Why aid will never develop Africa

Most developed and rich countries always announce calls for proposals under themes of their (funders') interest, call them 'thematic areas'. Examples of such thematic areas are; climate change; food

Africa must spurn World Bank’s one billion dollar bait

This is in reference to the World Bank’s recently announced one billion dollar Project for Africa, which according to Tom Butler - the Mining Specialist at the Bank’s private finance arm, the Interna

The answer to youth unemployment lies in tax incentives

Uganda presents an fascinating case of youth unemployment with a whopping 80% in urban areas having more unemployed youths compared to rural areas and females being more affected compared to their ma

How to mitigate climate change in Africa

Uganda and Africa generally has continued to bare the effects of the variation in weather patterns known as climate change. Climate change, therefore, is the variation in weather patterns over a peri

Special Features

Women face the brunt of HIV, need real focus 1 day ago

The theme of today’s International Women's Day is Inspiring change. One area the world desperately needs an effective reversal of fortunes is in the fight against HIV. HILARY BAINEMIGISHA looks at th

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World

Malaysia launches terror probe over vanished jet 16 hours ago

MALAYSIA on Sunday launched a terror probe into the disappearance of a passenger jet carrying 239 people, investigating suspect passengers who boarded with stolen passports

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Sites and Sounds of Uganda

Ndere centre, where African culture is very alive 4 days ago

Come Sunday evening and one would be excused to take a second look at their own complexion in the mirror to confirm their colour. This is after it dawns on you that, without a visa to UK or USA, you

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Science & technology

Getty Images makes its pictures free to use 3 days ago

THE stock photo agency introduced a new "embed" function on Thursday that will enable its images to be published on websites, blogs and social media free of charge....

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Facebook out 'to buy solar drone maker' 4 days ago

Facebook is in talks to buy a solar-powered drone startup in what could lead to making wireless Internet available in regions without online access... ..

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