A perfect excuse to revisit originality | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Damien Hirst’s name spells real money in the global art fraternity. A recent report listed him among the 1000 richest people in the UK with a net worth of about US$300 million. His art commands high prices though he has …

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal set up a Wimbledon semi-final blockbuster on Wednesday, 11 years after their epic 2008 title duel which is widely regarded as the greatest Grand Slam final ever played. Eight-time champion Federer racked up his 100th match win at Wimbledon and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The German envoy to Uganda Dr Albrecht Conze, has tasked Uganda Police Force (UPF) to give Ugandans a sense of security by apprehending criminals that have put the country on tenterhooks. Dr Conze said that the recent spate of crimes has driven Ugandans into …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have faulted the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) for failing to counter unfair directives and policies by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). The matter came up yesterday when a team of NAB officials led by Vice chairperson Peter Ssematimba was  appearing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has asked for an additional two months to exhaust consultations on the newly packaged Marriage Bill. Previously named the Marriage and Divorce Bill, the draft was recently revisited by the Law Reform Commission which ejected some of the clauses that had sparked controversy, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has said government should provide improved health services in Kayunga District. On Wednesday, Mutebi started his two-day visit to Bugerere County, Kayunga District. Launching a health camp at Kawongo Health Centre III, the Kabaka noted that …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Higher Education, John Chrysostom Muyingo has challenged heads of Tertiary institution to spearhead the use of ICT led innovations. Muyingo says tertiary institutions all over the world are offering online courses for continuing education that allows people to work and study …

Perth, Australia | AFP | Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Wednesday dismissed speculation that Paul Pogba is to leave Old Trafford, saying there had been “no bids” for the midfielder and “agents talk all the time”. The 26-year-old World Cup-winner’s future has overshadowed United’s pre-season tour since they arrived …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Road Court has issued criminal summons to Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine. Presiding Magistrate Stella Kamasanyu also issued criminal summons to David Lule. The two failed to turn up in court on Wednesday for the second time. Prosecution led by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several markets in the city are choking on uncollected garbage putting the health of the traders and customers at risk. The markets are characterized by too much garbage that piles up which brings about bad smell in the markets. At Kalerwe market, the sight …