Sandringham, United Kingdom | AFP | Queen Elizabeth II on Monday said Prince Harry and his wife Meghan would be allowed to split their time between Britain and Canada while their future is finalised. The couple said last week they wanted to step back from the royal frontline, catching the …
Read More »Queen Elizabeth to support grandson Prince Harry
Sandringham, United Kingdom | AFP | Queen Elizabeth II has issued a statement in which she has agreed to support her grandson Prince Harry. FULL STATEMENT Today my family had very constructive discussions on the future of my grandson and his family. My family and I are entirely supportive of …
Read More »MAKERERE: The story of 13,509 graduands, 13,509 gowns
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite a crisis to secure gowns for everyone, Makerere is ready to celebrate the brilliance of Rita Namukose and Sarah Namayengo. They topped the class of the Makerere University 70th graduation that will take place starting tomorrow Namukose was the best student in Humanities …
Read More »Museveni directs new ministers to fight corruption
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | President Yoweri Museveni has warned newly appointed ministers against corruption. “Congratulations to the new ministers that have taken oath of office today at State House Entebbe. I call upon all ministers and public servants to desist from engaging in any form of …
Read More »Pope Francis repeats support for celibacy after Benedict outburst
Rome, Italy | AFP | Pope Francis on Monday repeated his support for celibacy after his predecessor pope Benedict XVI urged him not to open the Catholic priesthood up to married men, in a plea that stunned Vatican experts. “The pope’s position on celibacy is well known,” the head of …
Read More »Pressure on Pepe and Lacazette with Aubameyang suspended, says Arteta
London, United Kingdom | AFP | The pressure is on record signing Nicolas Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette to score goals with Arsenal’s leading scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang suspended for three matches, according to manager Mikel Arteta. Aubameyang took his tally to 16 goals in all competitions this season in the 1-1 …
Read More »OLYMPICS: Uganda plans to send 50, including rower
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s local Olympics organizing committee plans to send close to 30 competitors in five disciplines to Tokyo 2020. Together with officials, Uganda’s delegation is expected to be 50, and would be the largest ever entry for Uganda since it first competed at the Melbourne …
Read More »MTN exits tower business in Uganda, Ghana
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s largest telecom firm, MTN, has agreed to sell its towers businesses in Uganda and Ghana as Africa’s biggest mobile phone operator refocuses on high-growth markets on the continent and in the Middle East. Clashes with regulators in Nigeria, Uganda and elsewhere have crimped …
Read More »JOBS: Drivers wanted at UEDCL
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)is looking for drivers. Job Title: Driver Number of positions : 05 Duty Station: Kampala 1. A minimum of A Level certificate 2. Five years experience in truck driving 3. Minimum age is 35 years DEADLINE: January, 24 …
Read More »Wanted: Girlfriend to fly to the Moon with Japanese billionaire
Tokyo, Japan | AFP | A Japanese billionaire has launched an online wanted ad for a girlfriend who will fly around the Moon with him on a SpaceX rocket. Yusaku Maezawa, who recently announced his break-up with a Japanese actress, is accepting applications from “single women aged 20 or over” who …
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