The Lake Victoria boat accident that claimed dozens of lives last Saturday has put government on the spot over Shs53bn borrowed in 2017 to set up a rescue centre. While tabling the loan request last year, Government argued that the loan, whose funding came from the African Development Bank was
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Tomorrow, Super Cup: KCCA vs. Vipers SC at 4 p.m At Wankulukuku League winners Vipers SC will play the season-opening Super Cup game against KCCA FC at Muteesa II Wankulukuku stadium tomorrow signaling the start of the local league football season. KCCA FC custodian Charles Lukwago expressed preparedness for the
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The Chinese Embassy in Uganda has dismissed reports that the Asian giant is cracking down on Ugandans and Nigerians. The statement issued in response to an article in a local daily titled, "China Cracks Down On Ugandans, Nigerians" published on Sunday. The article claims that particular hotels in China had
Read MoreCAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 29, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- A delegation of the Joint Constitutional Review Committee will on Saturday (30 June 2018) move to the last leg of its public hearings into a possible review of section 25 of the Constitution, to Kimberley in the Northern Cape. The
Read MoreMeeting of the BRICS High Representatives Responsible for National Security 28 and 29 June 2018 in eThekwini JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 29, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The 8th BRICS National Security Advisors (NSAs) meeting was held on 28 and 29 June 2018 in eThekwini, South Africa. Hon. D. Letsatsi-Duba, Minister
Read MoreWASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, June 29, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Remarks at the 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report Launch Ceremony: MS JOHNSTONE: Hello, and welcome to the Department of State. My name is Kari Johnstone and I’m the acting director for the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking
Read MoreGhana adopted procedures to identify and refer trafficking victims to necessary services and supported a range of anti-trafficking awareness raising activities ACCRA, Ghana, June 29, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo released the eighteenth annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. The report assesses the efforts of
Read MoreThe Rt Hon Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Charles Bowman speaks on trade opportunities between the City of London and Nigeria LONDON, United Kingdom, June 29, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Honourable Minister, High Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen.It is a real honour to be here with you all this afternoon. I’d
Read MoreMeeting will begin with a presentation on trends and statistics emanating from a report on student social behaviors on campuses JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 29, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Naledi Pandor will host an indaba with student leaders to discuss issues related to
Read MorePresident Kabila Should Ensure Credible Vote, Abide by Constitution KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 29, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Government repression in the Democratic Republic of Congo six months before scheduled elections has heightened concerns of widespread political violence, Human Rights Watch said today. On June 23, 2018, the
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