More than 42,000 Africans’ names are in a spacecraft launched from the United States on Monday, destined for a faraway moon called Europa that orbits Jupiter. After a successful launch, the vessel christened Europa Clipper is now travelling in space as it embarks on a journey of 2.9
Wooden houses can position Uganda for a sustainable future by addressing the housing crisis through cost-effective, eco-friendly construction, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting responsible timber sourcing. Modern wooden construction is revolutionising the housing market as a sus
This week, this newspaper reported on the plight of patients who seek treatment at the Lira Regional Referral Hospital. Built around 1928, some of the facility's structures are dilapidated, according to the facility’s authorities. Although it serves patients from Lango, parts of Teso a
While on the campaign trail ahead of the 2021 poll, Bashir Kazibwe—who would go on to become the Kawempe South lawmaker—was eager to be seen hobnobbing with Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, the National Unity Platform (NUP) principal. All this would change after Kazibwe joine
The Bill mainly wants Opposition leaning MPs to elect the Leader of Opposition (LoP). Opposition political parties have asked Parliament to trash the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that chiefly seeks to have the Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LoP) elected. T
Four years ago, the coronavirus pandemic increased human reliance on technology which enabled virtual engagements. Research by the National Library of Medicine, a US-based biomedical informatics and the world's largest biomedical online library shows that the Covid-19 imposed restr
US President Joe Biden has postponed his trip to Germany and Angola, potentially ending the excitement surrounding what would have been his maiden trip to Africa since he took power. The White House on Tuesday confirmed the grapevine that had swirled on social media networks over the pas
As the festive season approaches, many homeowners find themselves preoccupied with various ways to refresh their homes, even when everything is still perfectly functional. Ronald Atwine, a civil engineer and managing director of SandBolt Limited, highlights a significant issue; many homeowne
President Museveni has guaranteed to give Shs 2 billion to the Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) of the womenâs council affiliated to the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), the governing body of Muslims in the country. The money is geared towards backing the eco
Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space. Below are some of the airlines that have adjusted services to and from the region: AEGEAN AIRLINES AGNr.AT The Greek airline can
