The defending champions of the women's division, Kampala Hockey Club Swans, thumped Thunders 14-1 to secure their first win in the hockey league season, which started today in Lugogo. The team aims to retain the league trophy this season. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Jinja Hippos defeated Buffaloes 20-16 at the Dam Waters in Jinja in the Nile Special Rugby Championship. The Hippos have now registered 5 league wins in 7 matches and sit in second position with 25 points, while the Buffaloes are in 6th position with 17 points. Here are the highlights. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Traders operating in City Arcades have decried the ever-rising rent and extra charges in the arcades, following a move by the Uganda Revenue Authority to get tougher on collecting, including VAT and Rental Tax. While Kampala city has over 200 arcades, a number of these have been abandoned by traders due to the unbearable rent and extra fees. BENJAMIN JUMBE has been engaging with some in the trading community who are looking to the government to help them resolve the challenges of doing business. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

A coalition of 500 African civil society organizations has petitioned the East African Legislative Assembly, currently sitting in Nairobi, to enact a law that will enforce the provision of public services to its citizens. The African Coalition on Public Services, coordinated by the Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER), handed over the petition to the Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

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The minister for energy and mineral development Ruth Nankabirwa has appealed to parents to encourage girl children take on science subjects while still young. While officiating at the 2024 women in energy forum, the minister reiterated on the role of family in shaping the future of children even their education progression.

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CFAO Motors recently announced the winners of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest, a global initiative aimed at inspiring children to explore the future of mobility through art.  The event took place at their Head Office in Namanve.

The 2024 Miss World contest came to a close on Saturday, 9th March, 2024, with Uganda Winning the Miss World Africa beauty with a purpose (BWAP) award. Hannah Kalema, the reigning Miss Uganda, beat over 100 contestants to the top 2 in Africa, and Top 8 most beautiful and competitive in the world overall.

The minister for Economic Monitoring, Beatrice Akello has warned health officials against extorting from patients at health facilities. Patients at Busolwe general hospital complained to the minister that they are made to pay when there's an urgent need to be operated. Minister Akello was in butaleja district monitoring the progress of government projects. Details in this report;

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Uganda's Ambassador to Sudan, Chad, and Morocco, Dr. Rashida Yahaya Ssemuddu, has called on Muslims to embrace fasting as one of important pillars of Islam that should be practiced. The Ambassador made the remarks while attending Juma Prayers at Masjid Swidiq mosque Kalitunsi in Kisenyi.

During the first Juma prayers of the Holy month of Ramathan, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Hafiz Walusimbi, urged Muslims to be holy and also help those who do not have. Supreme Mufti of Kibuli Grand Mosque, Sheikh Shaban Galabuzi, who was also in attendance, commended centenary bank for the donation of 200 bags of cement to help build the Supreme Mufti's house.

Buganda Road Chief magistrate’s court has dismissed a bail application filed by Ibrahim Musana, alias pressure 24 /7, who's faced with offenses of hate speech towards President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi, among others. In doing so, Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi asserted that the applicant has no fixed place of aboard, and his sureties were not substantial.

NRM Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda Captain Mike Mukula has urged party members not to worry about the Patriotic League of Uganda pressure group, insisting that it is only exploring its options beyond 2026. Mukula is in Eastern Uganda to monitor the update of the party's registration, with just a day to the end of the exercise. Mukula noted the challenges met in the process, especially for those who are yet to acquire national IDs. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Student midwives and nurses have been tasked to serve with dignity, never take money from patients, and never make wrong decisions that may put the patient’s life at risk. The call by Julius Mayanja - the Director of Mayanja Memorial Medical Training Institute in Mbarara, came as the institution celebrated the success of Nurses who excelled in the 2023 Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations. The nurses and midwives were encouraged to act professionally when they reached the field since the lives of patients entirely depend on a medical worker. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

With March now unofficially designated as an opportunity to celebrate women, product manufacturers are tapping into the significance. In the effort to re-position itself, Johnny Walker a drink, previously perceived as a male drink, are now appealing to a growing female market, according to the makers and distributors, Uganda Breweries. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

US Ambassador to Uganda William Pop has challenged children in Uganda to embrace a reading culture, noting that this creates a foundation for learning and opens bigger opportunities for them. The call came as Uganda celebrated its 10th Drop Everything and Read day yesterday with main celebrations held at St. Balikuddembe Buyiwa in Mpigi district, pledging his government's continued support to Uganda's education sector. The International D.E.A.R Day was held under the theme: "Create Hope Through Reading". #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

In a related development, Kampala Muyenga Breeze participated in the D.E.A.R day with a reading exercise at Hope Primary and Nursery School in Namuwongo. Officials called on local leaders to support primary school-going children, by empowering them with knowledge and skills that will shape their futures. The school also benefited from among others MK Publishers, Jump for Joy Ltd, and the area Rotary Club. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

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