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State House Dismisses 3rd Lockdown Rumors As Covid-19 Cases Surge

As panic continues to grip Ugandans owing to the souring of Omicron cases, State House has dismissed rumours there could be another lockdown ahead of President Museveni’s much-anticipated public address this week. Former Presidential candidate, Joseph Kabuleta has in a lengthy missive
December 28, 2021

South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu Dies At 90

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90. President Cyril Ramaphosa said the churchman’s death marked “another chapter of bereavement in our nation’s farewell to a generation of outstanding South Africans”.
December 26, 2021

Ministry Of Health Urges Elderly To Get Booster Covid-19 Jabs

The Ministry of Health has asked the elderly and those living with other health conditions that compromise immunity to seek booster doses of COVID-19 jabs. This development comes after the country registered a hundred percent increase in cases in the last week.
December 26, 2021

Five Injured In Kampala Suspected Grenade Explosion

A suspected grenade explosion has left five people injured and admitted to Mulago hospital in Kampala, the police have said. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Area deputy Police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, the incident happened at Industrial zone, Kagugube,Central division in Kampala city
December 26, 2021

South African President Resumes Duty After Covid-19 Infection

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday came out of self-isolation after contracting COVID-19 and resumed work, the Presidency said. Ramaphosa thanked South Africans and “leaders and friends internationally” who sent messages of good wishes. “The President wishes all persons infected with
December 22, 2021

Govt Resolves To Pay Allowances Of Striking Medical Interns

The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, has given legislators assurance that medical intern doctors and senior medical staff in government health facilities will be paid within two weeks. “It is true that the House
December 17, 2021

UK Removes All Countries From Covid-19 Travel Red List

The British government have removed all 11 countries from its COVID-19 travel red list on Wednesday December 15, 2021 because there is now community transmission of Omicron in Britain, Health Secretary Sajid Javid told parliament. The new Omicron variant was first detected
December 15, 2021
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