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AU Calls On EU To Recognize African COVID-19 Vaccine Certificates
A senior official of the African Union Commission on Tuesday urged European Union member countries against a policy of not accepting COVID-19 vaccine certificates from the continent. Speaking at the opening of a meeting of foreign affairs ministers of the European Union and the African Union in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, Monique Nsanzabaganwa, the vice-chairperson…
South African Court Dustbins Zuma’s Petition To Remove State Prosecutor From His Corruption Trial
South Africa’s Pietermaritzburg high court on Tuesday dismissed former president Jacob Zuma’s petition seeking to remove state prosecutor Billy Downer from his corruption trial. This judgment means that his corruption trial would begin on April 11, next year at the same court. Zuma’s legal team filed a special application to have Downer removed from prosecuting…
Scandal: Chinese Widow Sues Indian Company Mahathi Infra For ‘Killing Husband’, Exposes Capt Mukula, Tycoon Ravi Shankar In Human Trafficking
A Chinese lady, Ms. Wang Yong Jie has taken to court Capt. Mike Mukula, the Chairman of Mahathi Infra Uganda Limited an Indian ship firm seeking justice over the mysterious death of her husband, Ji Zong Wu which happened on September 11, 2021, at International Hospital Kampala (IHK). With help of Centre for Legal Aid…
Barcelona Sack Coach Ronald Koeman After Rayo Vallecano Defeat
Barcelona have sacked coach Ronald Koeman after Wednesday’s (Oct 27) 1-0 La Liga defeat at Rayo Vallecano, the Catalan club said. “FC Barcelona has relieved Ronald Koeman of his duties as first team coach. The president of the club, Joan Laporta, informed him of the decision after the defeat against Rayo Vallecano,” the La Liga…
MPs Task Gov’t To Game Up Intelligence In Fight Against Domestic Terrorism
The back-to-back blasts that have claimed two lives have pushed Members of Parliament to question the thoroughness of the state’s intelligence services, with many calling for the agencies to become more effective. A bomb blast went off in Komamboga in Kawempe Division, killing a one, Emilly Nyinaneza and injuring scores. Before the country could come…
Five Chinese ‘Hitmen’ Busted In Foiled Plot To Finish Off Investor In Kampala
Five suspected Chinese assassins were on Monday Night nabbed security in Kampala city on allegations of plotting to finish off a Chinese Businessman operating in Uganda. Information obtained from our security sources reveals that Chen Jianwen, Chen Jiantinge whose passport number is 31453985, Chen Shuoin (passport number E02201877), Chen Hao (passport number E94824912), Lin Jinfen…
Victoria University Set To Host Ugandan Celebrities For Weekend Soccer Match
Uganda’s leading private Victoria University Kampala, will this weekend host a special weekend soccer bonanza dubbed “Friends of Victoria University” as it continues to extend the essence of higher education to the general public. The Capital Times have learnt that VU’s soccer bonanza will take place this weekend on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the…
Victoria University Continues With Free Vaccination Of Staff, Students & General Public As Full Reopening Knocks Door
Victoria University Kampala, Uganda’s world-class transformational institution of higher learning has embarked on a free covid-19 vaccination exercise to staff, students and the general public as the date for reopening universities and other tertiary institutions edges closer. According to Victoria University, the free vaccination exercise is aimed at hitting the target of 4.9 million people,…
November Plot: Luxurious Kabira Country Club Unveils ‘Quaint Cottages’ With Unbeatable Rates
Luxurious Kabira Country Club has unveiled its newly refurbished quaint cottages with the most affordable accommodation rates to give its loyal clients the timeless luxury staycation in the city. According to Kabira’s Management, the beautiful Quaint Cottages come with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a Living room, a spacious modern kitchen, and a private garden to…
Ji Wing Wasn’t Our Employee- Mahatha Infra Distances Self From Chinese Widow Malicious Allegations
On Wednesday, renowned human rights Lawyerone Isaac Kimaze Ssemakadde of Centre for Legal Aid, paraded a Chinese elderly lady in her 50s before the press at Club Obligato. We later learnt that the lady, Wang Yong Yie is a widow to late Ji Zhong Wu (51), who died on September 11, 2021, in Uganda, having…