Hannington Mbabazi, Author at Thecapitaltimes

Health

NDA Closes 117 Illegal Drug Shops, Pharmacies

The National Drug Authority (NDA) has closed at least 117 drug shops, pharmacies and clinics over failure to meet various requirements. The reasons for closure included operating without a license, lack of qualified personnel, unsuitable premises and carrying out activities they are

November 2, 2020

Politics

EC Declines To Nominate Presidential Hopeful Kalembe, Tells Her To Either Pay Shs 20 Millions Or Drop Out

Former miss Uganda contestant and the only female aspiring for the country’s top seat, Nancy Kalembe hasn’t been nominated because she has no proof of payment of Shs 20m. “There was a delayed payment somewhere. For that I take full responsibility so

November 2, 2020

Business

Uproar, Mixed Reactions As Only One Company Is Approved By Labour Ministry To Export Workers

The labour externalization sector is unsettled after the commissioner of labour at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) Lawrence Egulu on behalf of the permanent secretary issued a job order to Saliwa Recruitment Agency Uganda Limited allowing them to

November 2, 2020

Sports

Manchester United Vs Arsenal Predictions, Possible Lineups and Players To Watch

Manchester United welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford in the Premier League this weekend on a high after Wednesday’s 5-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig in the Champions League. Marcus Rashford’s hat-trick from the bench has provided a much-needed boost to United, who had

November 1, 2020

Politics

I Predict Museveni, NRM Victory In 2021 Elections

By Faruk Kirunda Kampala: As we dive into the high political season with campaigns getting under way leading to elections at Presidential and Parliament level, I can bet my hand that the winners have already done what it takes to claim their

November 1, 2020

News

‘Never Bite The Hands That Feed You’- Patrick Salvado Sends Message To Axed Sanyu FM’s Chief Operations Officer Betsy Mugamba

June this year, employees of Sanyu FM, the country’s oldest radio station, went on a striker protesting management’s decision to chop their salaries by 25% as a measure of helping the station survive the pangs of covid19. Left with no choice, the

October 31, 2020

Health

Grief, Tears As Mourners Pay Last Respects To Yiga, Pastor Asked To Be Buried With TV

Untold grief and sorrow engulfed believers today at Christian Revival Church Kawaala, a city suburb, as they paid last respects to their fallen pastor, Augustine Yiga aka Abizaayo. Pastor Yiga died early this week at Nsambya Hospital, where he had been bedridden

October 31, 2020

Sports

Chelsea Vs Burnley: Lampard To Unleash Attacking Trio Ahead Of Premier League Return

Chelsea made waves in the summer transfer window by signing Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech to give themselves a new attacking line. However, Frank Lampard has struggled to find the right combination over the early part of the season, with

October 31, 2020

Sports

‘They Talked and It’s Perfect’ – No Issue Between Benzema and Vinicius, Insists Real Madrid Manager Zidane

Zinedine Zidane insists there are no lasting issues between Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior after the Real Madrid striker told Ferland Mendy not to pass to their team-mate. In Madrid’s 2-2 draw at Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League on Tuesday, with

October 31, 2020

Africa·Politics

Tanzania Elections: President Magufuli In Landslide Win Amid Fraud Claims

Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has won re-election with a landslide victory in a poll that the opposition has described as fraudulent. Mr Magufuli’s main rival, Tundu Lissu, has said his party’s agents were prevented from entering polling stations during Wednesday’s election. The

October 31, 2020