NBS: The change in the health and social economic dynamics has forced cultural leaders in Bugisu to make some drastic adjustments in the conduct of their cultural practice of Imbalu (circumcision) for sustainability. Elders are now proposing the incorporation of health and social – economic development aspects in the cultural …
Read More »VIDEO: Museveni fires all staff at Health Centre over laziness
President Yoweri Museveni has ordered for the immediate transfer of health workers at a government health facility at Mpumudde in Nakawuka, Wakiso district, accusing them of laziness and neglect of duty. The President had visited the area to inspect the condition of health services at the Health Center III facility. …
Read More »VIDEO: MPs move to save business community from rent nightmare
Members of Parliament are set to enact a law that is intended to protect local business men and women from the escalating manipulation from landlords that has caused many of them run out of business because of rent. Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »VIDEO: Public, activists contest proposed Land Law amendments
NBS: Lands minister Betty Amongin has cleared the air on the proposal to amend the Land Acquisition Act, of 1965 which was mooted in the recently concluded Cabinet retreat in Kyankwanzi. Minister Amongin says that under the amendment, government will have the powers to compulsorily acquire land from the owner …
Read More »VIDEO: Public universities strike, Finance Ministry calls for calm
NBS: A solution to the ongoing strike by the non teaching staff at public universities is not coming soon with government saying the worker’s arrears are not ready due to limited finances within the Treasury. The ministry of Finance spokesperson Jim Mugunga says while the president’s pledge of 28.5 billion …
Read More »VIDEO: NBS to partner with Etihad Airways on tourism, trade
NBS: Etihad Airways in Uganda and NBS Television are targeting a partnership to support business and tourism between Uganda and Middle East, especially Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. This was part of the discussion held between officials of the two companies, as a team from Etihad Airways visited …
Read More »VIDEO: Muhanga reveals, tycoon Basajabalaba in possession of UBC land title
NBS: Legislator Margaret Muhanga now says Haba Group associated with city tycoon Hassan Basajabalaba is in possession of the UBC land title as the parliamentary committee on commissions, statutory bodies and state enterprises pushes her to deliver the documents. Speaking to journalists at parliament, Muhanga vowed not to let UBC …
Read More »VIDEO: A history of sold UBC properties
NBS: The revelation that yet another public officer fraudulently acquired properties of Uganda broadcasting Corporation, UBC is not a new story. Several public figures have fraudulently acquired UBC properties including land, masts and radio equipment much to the anger of the public. We explore the UBC properties that have since …
Read More »VIDEO: Museveni raps police on officers’ prosecution
President Yoweri Museveni has criticized the ongoing prosecution of police officers charged with battering Dr Kiiza Besigye’s supporters early last month. Share on:
Read More »VIDEO: Banks recall loans of ‘Bailout’ Companies
NBS: Some commercial banks have recalled the loan facilities previously extended to a number of companies and individuals over concerns that they may be on their to bankruptcy. This comes as the heels of media reports of a possible bail out for some key businessmen reportedly chocking on credit facilities. …
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