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Women barred from Olympics for being ‘manly’

Noelyn Nassuuna | July 26, 2021

By Makhtum Muziransa Running: One day, Annet Negesa was pushing her body to endure and make her the champion she believed she was born to be. On another day, her Olympics dreams were crushed because she was faster, stronger. Annet Negesa reportedly still harbours intentions to run for her country. She […]

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Officials blame poor PLE performance on drunkard teachers

Noelyn Nassuuna | July 26, 2021

By Zadock Amanyisa Officials in Buhweju District have blamed the poor performance in the 2020 Primary Leaving Examinations on drunkard teachers who often fail to effectively execute their duties. The district inspector of schools, George Sabiiti says a number of teachers in the district drink alcohol excessively which makes them […]

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Lockdown likely to stay as Uganda is set to receive over 500,000 vaccines

Noelyn Nassuuna | July 26, 2021

By Ritah Kemigisa Health ministry officials have warned that it is likely that covid-19 restrictions will not be lifted after the 42-day lockdown. This comes as Ugandans are appealing to the government to consider lifting the lockdown arguing that they need to resume work and fend for their families. Speaking […]

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Prof Anthony Mbonye is dead

Noelyn Nassuuna | July 25, 2021

By Our Reporter More by this Author Prof Anthony Kabanza Mbonye, husband to Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye, the out going State House comptroller, has died. The former director general Health Services in died Sunday morning, according to statement from State House. “We regret to announce the passing of Prof. Anthony […]

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Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony starts under Covid cloud

Noelyn Nassuuna | July 23, 2021

By AFP The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics began on Friday in a nearly empty stadium after a year-long pandemic postponement and a build-up marred by scandal and controversy. A video showing athletes training at home during the coronavirus pandemic started the show, with pink fireworks bursting into the […]