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Sep112020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Top African ICT Students Compete to Represent Sub Saharan Africa in Huawei’s Global ICT Competition

The Sub-Sahara African finals of the Huawei Global ICT Competition, under the theme of "Connection, Glory, Future", kicked off on 10 September with an online opening ceremony. It is believed to be the biggest event of its kind in Africa covering 14 countries and attracting over 50,000 students. Globally the Huawei ICT Competition 2019-2020 has covered over 70 countries worldwide, with 150 000 contestants from more than 2,000 universities and colleges. Launched in the region just five years ago, the Huawei ICT Competition has developed into the largest ICT skills competition in Africa. During the opening ceremony attended by industry partners, UNESCO and students, Huawei Southern Africa VP, Liao Yong highlighted the significance of connectivity in the era of social distanc...

Sep102020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Zari Hassan Buys Herself Apartment for 40th Birthday

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By Keefa Nuwahereza They say life begins at 40 and Zari Hassan has taken the necessary steps to ensure she continues to eat life with a big spoon once she hits the fourth floor. The Brooklyn City College CEO will be turning 40 on September 23, and to celebrate the special milestone, the mother of five has bought herself an apartment. South Africa based Ugandan businesswoman made sure to let the masses know as she took to Snapchat and Instastories to flaunt. Sharing a blurry video of an unfinished building, Zari said the apartment will be complete and ready for occupancy on December 1st, 2020. “Just bought myself an apartment for my 40th in that unfinished block. 4 minutes from my home. Keys to be received on 1st December,” wrote Zari.

Sep102020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

Hotel Rwanda Hero Jailed in Rwanda on Terror Charges

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“I’m ready to face terror charges against me,” declared ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina this week from a cell at the Metropolitan Police Station in Kigali, Rwanda. Rusesabagina, who faces terror, murder and arson charges, said he is now choosing his defense team to prove his innocence. Best known for the story of how he saved 1,268 people during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, Rusesabagina vanished after reaching Dubai following a flight last week from Chicago. Days later he re-emerged, wearing handcuffs, in the Rwandan capital, Kigali. Rwandan President Paul Kagame, breaking his silence on the dramatic arrest of a prominent dissident, maintains that his government had not forced Rusesabagina to return from exile to face charges of terrorism and murder ...

Sep82020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Kiplimo wins 5,000m at the Ostrava Golden Spike Championship

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By Keefa Nuwahereza The Ugandan youthful athlete built on his 10km win recorded at the Simply Healthy Great Manchester Run last year with some good powerful sprinting to shock race favourite Selemon Barega. Inspired by Joshua Cheptegei's 5,000m world record performance in Paris a couple of weeks ago, Jacob Kiplimo defied fitness doubts to win the 5,000m at the 59th Ostrava Golden Spike in the Czech Republic. He won in a meet record time of 12:48:63. It was an incredible recovery from Kiplimo, who looked gone on halfway. In Manchester, Kiplimo hit the front early and never looked back as he came home in a time of 27:31 - the fourth-fastest time for 10km on the roads last year. However, in Ostrava, Kiplimo had to find his way to the front from third place in style, closing the g...

Sep82020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Ms Kate Airey Appointed British High Commissioner to Uganda

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By Keefa Nuwahereza Ms Kate Airey OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Uganda in succession to Mr Peter West CMG who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Ms Airey will take up her appointment during December 2020. Kate Airey was appointed as the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia in November 2017, and started in January 2018. Kate joined the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in 2005, where her career has focused on Africa, including roles in London as Africa Energy Adviser, Lead on Strategy, and Lead on Prosperity (2005-2014). She has held postings overseas in Abuja, Nigeria (2007-2010) and Freetown, Sierra Leone (2014). Kate also led the 2014/2015 Ebola crisis both in Freetown as Deputy Head of the UK response and in Lon...

Sep52020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

Uganda Renews Fight to Eliminate Malaria By 2030

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Uganda says it is fast-tracking efforts to eliminate malaria, which continues to take lives and bleed the country's economy more than any other disease. The disease is responsible for 30 to 40 percent of outpatient hospital visits, 15 to 20 percent of admissions, and 10 percent of inpatient deaths, mostly pregnant mothers and children, according to the health ministry figures. The mosquito-transmitted disease remains a serious health problem that continues to stagnate economic growth and social development as man-hours are lost because of absenteeism and the meagre household incomes spent on treatment. To reverse this trend, the East African country is fighting at different fronts against the disease. The country on September 2 launched the board of directors of the Ma...

Sep42020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

US Demands Due Process for Detained ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero

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America's top diplomat for Africa has urged a fair trial for "Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul Rusesabagina, as concern mounts over the mysterious circumstances of his arrest and return to his home country. Rusesabagina, who saved more than 1,200 Rwandans during the 1994 genocide by sheltering them in a hotel, appeared in handcuffs in Kigali this week accused of serious charges including terrorism after a quarter century in exile abroad. It remains unclear how the strident opponent of long-ruling President Paul Kagame, who had been living in the US and Belgium since leaving Rwanda in 1996, was extradited to his homeland. Tibor Nagy, US assistant secretary for African Affairs, said he met Wednesday with Rwandan ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana to discuss the circumstances around Rusesabagin...

Sep42020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

Brazil Announce Equal Pay For Male And Female Footballers

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Brazil have announced they will be paying their male and female national teams equally going forward. 'Seleçao' join the likes of Australia, Norway, New Zealand and Finland in taking a huge step towards equality. Rio de Janeiro - Seleção brasileira de futebol feminino disputa semifinal com a Suécia, no Maracanã. O Brasil perde nos pênaltis e vai disputar o bronze (Fernando Frazão/Agência Brasil) It means female stars such as Marta and Cristiane will be paid the same amount as Neymar and Roberto Firmino. CFB president Rogerio Caboclo explained: "The CBF has equalled the prize money and allowances between men's and women's football, which means the women players will earn the same as the men." The initiative will be rolled out for next year's Olympic as well as future Wor...

Sep32020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

Lionel Messi Is ‘90% Likely To Stay’ At Barcelona Until 2021

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Lionel Messi could now stay at Barcelona until 2021 in a stunning twist following intense transfer speculation linking him with a move to Manchester City. Manchester City were thought to be favourites to land the six-time ballon d'Or winner with the likes of Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain monitoring his situation. But reports in Argentina claim Messi is set to remain at the Camp Nou and fulfill his current contract. TyC Sports say there's a "90% chance that Messi will continue in Barcelona" with a final decision to be made today. They claim that this is a new development following showdown talks between the player's father and agent Jorge and Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu. The Argentine outlet added: "Messi is seriously evaluating staying in Barcelo...

Sep22020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

Man who Inspired ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Movie Kidnapped in Dubai, Daughter Claims.

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Paul Rusesabagina — the man whose heroism in saving more than 1,200 people from genocide inspired the 2004 movie “Hotel Rwanda” — was kidnapped while in Dubai, his daughter claimed Tuesday. Carine Kanimba our reporter that her 66-year-old dad travelled last week from the US to Dubai, where she alleged he was abducted and taken to Rwanda’s capital, Kigali. Rwandan authorities said they arrested Rusesabagina on charges that he is the “founder, leader and sponsor of violent, armed, extremist terror outfits.” The authorities cited “international cooperation” in apprehending him but didn’t provide additional details or say where he was arrested. During the Rwandan genocide in 1994, Rusesabagina, a Hutu, sheltered refugees in the luxury hotel he managed, saving them from the violenc...