By PCA- KCCA Next week, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) will begin enforcing an express penalty scheme to reduce environmental degradation and create a more sustainable environment for Kampala residents. From April 1, 2023, individuals violating environmental laws such as littering from commercial buildings or throwing trash…
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French airports, schools and oil refineries hit by national strike over pension age increase
By Dalal Mawad, Aurore Laborie, Oliver Briscoe and Joshua Berlinger, Paris— French transport networks, oil refineries and schools were hit by widespread disruption Thursday as workers staged a national strike to protest an increase in the retirement age that was pushed through parliament without a vote. Though sporadic demonstrations had popped up in Paris and…
France pension protests: Clashes after Emmanuel Macron orders rise in pension age without vote
By Hugh Schofield & Robert Plummer Police in Paris have clashed with protesters after the French government decided to force through pension reforms without a vote in parliament. Crowds converged on Place de la Concorde in response to raising the retirement age from 62 to 64. The plans had sparked two months of heated political…
Russia-Ukraine live news: US says Russian jets caused drone crash
Australia defence minister says Russia not playing by ‘rules’, must explain US drone crash Australia’s defence minister accused Russia of “not playing by the rules” after a US military drone crashed into the Black Sea following Russian air force intervention. “What’s clear here is that Russia has not acted in a professional way and that…
UG Minister of ICT & National Guidance, Queen Torres Hold Talks
By Aggrey Wagodo & Viola Nabbale updated at 0643 on Wednesday 15th March 2023 HRH Queen Torres Maria Leonora, Queen of Maharlika and Princess of Calabarzon from Philippines on Thursday felt a warm reception at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance. She was recieved by State Minister Hon Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo. The Queen who…
Nnabagereka reveals love secrets, twins with Kabaka
By Angella Nampewo On December 6, 2010, the country was gearing up for an election. News reported that day that the government had drafted new rules of political engagement ahead of the 2011 general elections. Unknown to many, another newsworthy and momentous event was afoot somewhere in Kampala. In her soon-to-be-released autobiography titled, “The Nnaabagereka…
Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project
The leaders of the US, UK and Australia have unveiled new details of their plan to create a fleet of next generation nuclear-powered submarines. Under the Aukus agreement, Australia will first receive at least three nuclear-powered submarines from the US. The allies will also work together to create a new fleet using cutting-edge technology, including…
N Korea conducts new weapons tests; US, S Korea start drills
North Korea says allies’ military exercises are a rehearsal for war so its weapons are vital for defence. North Korea has fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine in a show of force just hours before the United States and South Korea began their largest joint military exercises in five years. The tests, reported…
Finance and Investment Minister Discusses East Africa Global Investment Summit for 2024 with Queen Torres; Anite Promises UG Govt Support.
By Aggrey Wagodo Updated at 0724 EAT on Monday 13th March 2023 Uganda State Minister for Finance in charge of Privatisation and Investment Hon Evelyn Anite on Thursday hosted Queen Torres Maria Leonora, Queen of Maharlika and Princess of Calabarzon from Philippines at the Ministry office. Queen Torres was accompanied by Heal The Planet Global…
Ukraine Hit by Russian hypersonic missiles in new barrage
At least nine people have died in a new wave of strikes across Ukraine in which Russia used powerful weapons, including rare hypersonic missiles. Russia had reportedly not fired Kinzhal hypersonic missiles – which can evade air defences – since the early months of the conflict. The latest barrage was the most severe to hit…