National

WHO approves Luzira HIV drug factory

THE World Organisation (WHO) has finally approved the antiretroviral drugs manufactured in Kampala by Quality Chemicals Industries, a local pharmaceutical giant. More...

Nsibambi discharged

PRIME Minister Apolo Nsibambi was discharged from hospital yesterday, two days after being involved in a helicopter crash, injuring his back.
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Business

UNRA warns contractors

COMPANIES that delay to start work after winning contracts will be blacklisted, the roads agency has warned. “Any firm awarded a contract must start and complete the project as stipulated. More...

PPDA staff donate blood

The procurement body (PPDA) staff have donated 30 units of blood in support of the Uganda Red Cross and Uganda Blood Bank call for blood donors. More...

Sports

Bobby picks Muwonge

CRANES coach Bobby Williamson has kept faith in goalkeeper Hamza Muwonge. Muwonge, released from Police cells on Tuesday, was yesterday included on the tentative 22-man squad that leaves for Bujumbura tomorrow for an African Nations Championship encounter with Burundi. More...

Defender Mwesigwa signs for Chinese top league side

CRANES defender Andy Mwesigwa has signed a $240000 (sh490m) two-year contract with Chinese premier league club Chongquing Lyfan.
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Today's Column

Attitude about land must change or we are doomed

THE term “land reform” is unpopular in Uganda because it connotes to many people the idea of land-grabbing. Unless we get rid of this xenophobia against change we shall permanently left behind in this age of globalisation. More...

Editorial

Karamoja region can be transformed

LAST week, the state minister for Karamoja, Janet Museveni, commissioned 20 hydraform houses at Nakapalimeni Camp Swahili in Moroto. The houses are part of the Government strategy to provide decent accommodation and transform the living conditions of the Karimojong. More...