SPECIAL FEATURE | Planning to rent a car in Uganda 2023? Here are the nine essential Uganda car rental tips you need to know. Car rental services are amazingly the most comfortable way for guests on Uganda safaris to reach their destinations. With rental cars, travelers get value for their …
Read More »Benedict XVI laid to rest in historic 2-pope Vatican funeral
Pope Francis extols Benedict XVI as pastor in historic two-pope Vatican funeral ✳ 4,500 priests ✳ 500 bishops ✳ 125 cardinals Vatican City | National Catholic Online | In one of the rarest of scenes in two millennia of Catholic Church history, Pope Francis on Jan. 5 presided over the …
Read More »The untold story of Amuria’s conjoined twins
SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | Joyce Alinga, a resident of Aujongor Village, Obalanga Sub-County in Kapelebyong district conceived during the covid-19 lockdown in 2021. The 21- year- old of senior three students gave birth to conjoined twins in Amuria Health Centre IV in Amuria District by cesarean section. Looking at …
Read More »FUNERAL PLANS: An account of Benedict’s papacy to be sealed in his coffin
🔴 Mass starts at 11am (click to see order of mass) Vatican City | NCRonline.org | A written account of the history-making papacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be placed alongside his body in his coffin for burial, the Vatican said Jan. 3 in revealing plans for the first funeral …
Read More »Kane double boosts Spurs’ top-four hopes
✳ Premier League RESULTS ⚽ Palace 0 Spurs 4 ⚽ Southampton 0 Forest 1 ⚽ Leeds 2 West Ham 2 ⚽ Villa 1 Wolves 1 London, UK | PREMIER LEAGUE .COM | Harry Kane was in outstanding form as he marked his 300th Premier League appearance with two goals in a …
Read More »Vatican asks US Ambassador, not Biden, attend Pope burial
Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT | With his pro war and pro abortion policies, US President Joe Biden has long been a figure of controversy. This controversy deepens when one assesses his status as a Catholic. In an interview of sorts in 2021, Pope Benedict XVI himself apparently remarked on …
Read More »Man Utd march on, Newcastle and Arsenal settle for draw
✳ Premier League RESULTS ⚽ Arsenal 0 Newcastle 0 ⚽ Man United 3 Bournemouth 0 ⚽ Everton 1 Brighton 4 ⚽ Leicester 0 Fulham 1 London, UK | Arsenal.com | Arsenal dropped points for the first time at home this season, having to settle for a goalless draw against high-flying Newcastle. …
Read More »Makerere council asks Nawangwe to account for Convocation funds
Makerere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Council has directed Vice Chancellor Barnabas Nawangwe to account for the funds meant for the recent University Convocation elections, as part of the measures to control excesses in the University management. In relation to the chaotic events last Friday, the Council has …
Read More »Simba appoint former Vipers coach Robertinho
Kigali, Rwanda | Damas Sikubwabo – NEW TIMES RWANDA| Tanzania Premier League giants Simba Sports Club have announced Brazilian Roberto Oliveira Goncalves do Carmo, alias Robertinho, as club new head coach on an undisclosed deal. The club made Robertinho’s appointment official via their social media platforms on Tuesday, January 3, just …
Read More »How to secure crowds and venues against disasters
COMMENT | Samson Tinka | Police reports indicate that at least 10 people died at Freedom City Mall in Kampala after a stampede as the world ushered in New Year. Investigations are underway, but all reports inidcate a failure by organizers to manage the crowds. Unfortunately, as I have mentioned …
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