NBS: It is 40 years and a tale of the Israeli commandos raid on Entebbe International Airport has been told over the years with contradictory information. As the Israel prime minister comes to Uganda to commemorate the events of this fateful day in which his brother was killed, our reporter …
Read More »Ruthless France ends Iceland’s Euro 2016 dream run
Paris, France | AFP | Olivier Giroud scored two goals and set up another as the Euro 2016 hosts France thrashed Iceland 5-2 on Sunday to set up a semi-final clash against world champions Germany. Giroud fired France ahead after just 12 minutes at a rain-drenched Stade de France with …
Read More »Israel seeks to raise profile in Africa with Netanyahu trip
Jerusalem| AFP | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to make his first trip as premier to sub-Saharan Africa, seeking new trade partners and marking the 40th anniversary of a hostage rescue in which his brother died. It will mark a rare visit by a sitting Israeli prime minister …
Read More »People as guarantors of peace and stability
People must conceive missions about the nation, not about individuals using the nation for their ends, writes Morris Komakech Post-election time in Africa is difficult to fathom as it often erupts into vexatious disputes and violence. Democracy itself has proven a costly practice everywhere in Africa. The democratic societies seemed …
Read More »Jobs: Director Economic affairs East Africa
Job Opening Posting Title: DIRECTOR, SUB-REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EAST AFRICA Job Code Title: CHIEF OF SERVICE, ECONOMIC AFFAIRS Department/Office: ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA Duty Station: KIGALI Posting Period: 30 June 2016 – 28 August 2016 Job Opening Number: 62980 Staffing Exercise N/A APPLY HERE (CLICK) Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »Cementing Uganda-China relations
NBS: Uganda and China discuss and agree best ways to improve trade relations and improve business climate for traders for the benefit of both nations. Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »VIDEO: Kayihura to boost Taxi Park seciruty
NBS: The Inspector General police Kale Kayihura visited the Old Taxi Park as part of investigations into the circumstances under which a police officer shot and killed a civilian in a scuffle that left two police officers injured. Kayihura is concerned over how this could have happened not so far …
Read More »PENALTIES: Germany beat Italy 6-5 to storm semis
Bordeaux, FRANCE | AFP | Germany beat Italy 6-5 on penalties in the Euro 2016 quarter-final Saturday. They play either France or Iceland in the semifinals. Penalties will decide the third team into the #EURO2016 final four.#GER or #ITA? #GERITA pic.twitter.com/mwHhvuZgG6 — UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) July 2, …
Read More »Inspiration from a master
Fabian Mpagi’s legacy lives on through Waddimba Whether he recognized it as such or not, when President Yoweri Museveni officiated at an exhibition of contemporary Ugandan art in Vienna, Austria in 1992, he launched the re-entry of the nation onto the global art market.The two Ugandan artists exhibiting were Geoffrey …
Read More »POLICE: 21 dead in horrific Masaka road accident
SATURDAY Police has confirmed that 21 are dead after a horrific road accident involving four cars and a truck in Mpigi on Masaka road in Uganda on Saturday. The accident happened at Kampiringisa just after 5pm. “Five vehicles were involved in the accident on the Kampala-Masaka highway when a private …
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