Faith Nyasuguta Ugandan national airline has dismissed the sale of a local grasshopper delicacy onboard a flight after an incident this past weekend. According to Uganda Airlines, the sale of the famous local delicacy, known as Nsenene, went against the “spirit of the national carrier”. The airline further revealed that the incident exposed some passengers […]
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Guest Writer I feel like in matters mental health, depression is the cool kid who gets all the attention. His younger, serious brother is more result-oriented, likes to work in quiet and shuns the limelight. Let’s force him into the limelight today, because we cannot fight an enemy we do not know. Say hello to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The African Union(AU) has warned nations globally against imposing quick travel bans on travellers from Africa, in the wake of a new variant of the Covid-19 virus described as more infectious. Dr John Nkengasong, the Director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) noted that the history of the […]
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By Ian Kisoti Premier league leaders Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. A Jadon Sancho breakaway goal gave United the lead before Jorginho levelled the score with a penalty for the hosts. Chelsea dominated the first half against United who were playing their first Premier league match under Michael Carrick […]
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Staff writer Dr. Ayoade Alakija of Africa Vaccine Delivery Alliance had to unload her disgust with the west over it’s treatment of Africa especially on the latest blanket blockade of travel from Southern African countries. This is a vivid reminder to all Africans that our solutions will only come from within and we should not […]
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By Canisius Mushibwe Most countries in the European Union have followed the path taken by Britain to halt flights from South Africa and five other African countries due to the discovery of a new, highly transmissible coronavirus variant. The European Union plans on suspending air travel from the southern African region amid rising concern of […]
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Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO- As the country recorded an increase in cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), including a record of 31 deaths on Thursday, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley urged citizens to avoid “funerals for Christmas“. Statistics released by the Ministry of Health show that 2,040 have died, and 68,288 others have been infected with the virus since March […]
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By Canisius Mushibwe A new strain of COVID-19 named B.1.1.529, is the latest variant discovered and spreading in South Africa. The United Kingdom has halted flights from South Africa and five other African countries due to the discovery of a new highly transmissible coronavirus variant. British health secretary, Sajid Javid, said it is likely that […]
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Faith Nyasuguta It is now official. The world will celebrate the World Kiswahili Language Day on the 7th of July every year as directed by UNESCO Member States in its 41st Session in Paris, 2021. In the African family, Kiswahili is one of the most widely used languages and the most widely spoken in sub-Saharan […]
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By Faith Nyasuguta Do you ever wonder why a number of your unrivalled memories and ideas pop up when you are taking a shower? Despite creativity seeming like a very vague activity, and a clear cut affair that can be sparked by just a few significant factors, there is a scientific reason for that and […]
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