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The government of Uganda has initiated negotiations to rescue three Ugandan fishermen abducted by the authorities of DRC on the waters of Lake Edward. Based on police preliminary findings, the triple had crossed the Ugandan boundary which prompted action by Congolese authorities.

President Museveni has been honoured with a prestigious Social and Economic Commitment Award by the European Corporate Council on Africa and the Middle East (ECAM). The President was presented with the award today by the Prime Minister, Rt.Hon. Robinah Nabbanja at State House Entebbe.

The Pookino cup which is a Buganda kingdom initiative to tap football talent has started in Buddu. Early this year, Buganda Kingdom’s sports department initiated a football tournament that they code-named empaka zomupiira gwamagobolola mu Buganda. The purpose of the competition is to identify, nurture, promote and develop grass root talent largely to benefit the Masaza gabuganda football tournament. All the 175 sub counties of Buganda are taking part in this but within the 18 sub counties and the tournaments named after the official title of the county chief. The competition in Busiro is called Sebwana cup, in Buvuma it’s known as Mbuubi Cup while in Buddu it’s the Pookino cup.

Preparations are underway at Busesa, Bugweri District headquarters for the upcoming 43rd Tarehe Sita Anniversary. The UPDF and sister security forces conducted final rehearsals for parade drills and associated protocols. The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces have provided medical treatment to approximately 40,000 people in Bugweri district, including major and minor surgeries. These activities are part of the week-long preparations leading up to the Tarehe Sita national celebrations at Busesa grounds #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

Experts from the Uganda Cancer Institute announce the acquisition of additional equipment to enhance care for a growing number of cancer patients. On World Cancer Day, Executive Director Dr. Jackson Orem highlighted the significant impact of this development. #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

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has disclosed its efforts to enlist Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal, the daughter of former Dokolo Woman MP Cecilia Ogwal, as a candidate in the upcoming parliamentary by-elections to succeed her mother. Cecilia Ogwal confirmed the ongoing discussions with FDC, emphasizing that the decision on the party flagbearer will be communicated later. FDC intends to field a candidate in the by-elections once confirmed by the Electoral Commission. #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

Several head teachers of government-aided schools are stuck and struggling to start the first term due to the delayed disbursement of the capitation grant funds to their institutions. Although the Ministry of Finance released upwards of 136.5 billion in these funds one week ago, several local governments are yet to receive the money in the school accounts. This delay has left head teachers unable to adequately prepare for the new academic term. However, the State Minister for Primary Education, Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu, has reassured them that the money will soon reach them. #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

The police are investigating a shooting incident where four male adults, residents of Mbale, were brutally shot by unknown gunmen in Amudat, Karamoja sub-region. The incident occurred along the Amudat-Katabok road at around 3:30 pm on Sunday. According to Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga, the victims appear to have been involved in a business mission that went wrong #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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Preparations are underway at Busesa, Bugweri District headquarters, to mark the 43rd Tarehe Sita Anniversary tomorrow. UPDF and sister security forces have conducted final rehearsals for the parade drills and associated protocols. The parade rehearsal was witnessed by Chief of Defence Forces General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi. He was accompanied by the Chief of Personnel and Administration, Brigadier General James Kinalwa; the Deputy Chief of Logistics and Engineering, Brig Gen Godwin Karugaba, and the Chief of Civil-Military Cooperation, Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande. #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

China has opened a visa application center on Yusuf Lule Road, intended to streamline travel clearance for a large number of Ugandan nationals traveling to China for business and other activities. According to Col. Godfrey Kambere, the Commissioner of Immigration Control, the center will reduce the number of people who have lost money to unscrupulous individuals claiming to help them travel to China. #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

Planning and building an international career takes time and effort. Employers place a high value on previous international exposure, which can be obtained through various means such as traveling, studying abroad, completing a study abroad placement or internship, or even taking a gap year. It is crucial to develop an overseas resume that is diverse and reflects your unique experiences and willingness to travel and work in multicultural environments. Above all, while gaining international experience for your resume and securing your future, how easy is it to achieve such a resume? Stella Ondoru, Careers Advisor at Kabojja International School, will enable us to understand this further. #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

As Uganda's economy expands, so does the use and need for infrastructure, including data centers and storage. According to experts, even small and medium-scale enterprises can effectively manage their data and storage, even in the face of disruptions like the Covid-19 pandemic. #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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Uganda athletics federation has hosted its first national athletics trial at Uganda Christian University Mukono.