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Nnabagereka to tackle harmful cultural norms36 minutes ago

THE Nnabagereka, Sylvia Nagginda, has pledged to work with other key stakeholders to address the negative cultural values that undermine women and girls....

Supreme Court sets date for rebel MPs' hearing10 minutes ago

THE Supreme Court has set March 21, 2014 on which to hear an application in which the four MPs expelled from the NRM party seek permanent orders restraining the Speaker of Parliament....

South Sudan intercepts 'mislabelled' UN weapons9 hours ago

South Sudan's army has intercepted weapons from a UN peacekeeping mission, a military spokesman said Friday, raising tensions between the government and international agencies as violence continued in the world's newest nation.....

Business

No quick fixes for a bad financial situation1 day ago

Kent, an auditor in a prominent hotel in Kampala, is dealing with what he considers the most challenging financial circumstances of his life. A number of poor financial decisions have seen his debts ...

Prolonged dry spell ravages cattle corridor1 day ago

Three weeks ago, piped water at Migyera run dry. The water sources are getting dry one after another, making it more difficult to get water. At the moment, the nearest water source (boreholes) in Mig...

Sport

Lowly Entebbe hold high flying Vipers11 hours ago

VIPERS lacked their usual spark today but still went into the Super League lead. The 2010 champions were held by second from bottom Entebbe....

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Table toppers Wanderers and Charity clash 12 hours ago

FIVE games into the UCA T20 National League, the Wanderers have the top runs-scorer, top wicket-taker and top fielder. It is not exactly what was expected....

Ntege, Namukasa dominate Day 1 in Entebbe 12 hours ago

MONICA Ntege and Gorreth Namukasa are on course to winning the 4th edition of the Castle Lite Entebbe Ladies Open after posting the best scores on day one....

Cross Country facing cash crisis 1 day ago

ALL is not well in the local organizing committee for the World University Cross-country.With just two weeks left to the event, the committee is still financially constrained....

Vipers FC pray over Sentamu's fitness 1 day ago

AS Vipers strive to regain the league lead, they will be praying their star striker Yunus Sentamu passes a fitness test ahead of today’s match against Entebbe....

Entertainment

Will Michael Wawuyo bring the Award home? 2 days ago

The 2nd Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) gets under way this Saturday March 8, in Lagos, Nigeria; and Ugandan stage and screen actor, Michael Wawuyo is up for the Make Up Artiste of the Y....

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Meet Jinja’s 'confused' Rated Next contestant 3 days ago

Confused, as used in reference to this chap, wasn’t actually my choice word. Rather, just about everyone who encountered him used the word on him like it was a synonym to his name.... ..

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Health

US cancels HIV kits grant to NMS 27 minutes ago

THE National Medical Stores is under investigation for failing to explain how the distribution of HIV testing kits and other medical supplies worth over sh58.5b, was done

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Education

Universities told to introduce online courses 21 hours ago

Universities in the country have been urged to invest heavily in online education to enable Ugandans access higher education.

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Lifestyle

When glossy nails become a deathtrap1 day 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?....

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A ministry born of a child’s plight 2 days ago

At a wedding reception a couple of months ago, I was humbled by the children’s choir that entertained the guests. The children sang with grace, energy, love and joy.....

The female condom: It’s safe, so why won’t they wear it? 3 days ago

The female condom was introduced in the 1990s. Although a recent survey shows that 80% of the respondents had knowledge about the condom, uptake remains low at a paltry 3%. So why are women reluctant....

Parenting:Break the habit of yelling 3 days ago

“Some children tend to be big headed, so at times you are forced to yell at them even when you don’t intend to and surprisingly they usually behave appropriately after yelling at them.” Said Miss Mar....

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 38 minutes 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

Crimea asks to join Russia, plans referendum 1 day ago

Pro-Moscow authorities in Crimea on Thursday asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to examine a request for their region to join the Russian Federation, which will be put to a referendum on March 16

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Sites and Sounds of Uganda

Ndere centre, where African culture is very alive 2 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 1 day 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' 3 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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