The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awards the 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper [Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP]

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Baker, Jumper, Hassabis win Nobel Prize in chemistry for work on proteins ‘They cracked the code’; laureates hailed for revealing proteins’ secrets through computing and artificial intelligence. Scientists David Baker, John Jumper and Demis Hassabis have won the 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on proteins, the building blocks of life that are…

BREAKING | Gen Muhoozi to Attend Museveni-US Ambassador Talks

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Thursday’s meeting at State House, Entebbe, will also be attended by the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, General Jeje Odongo, among others. NATIONAL | President Museveni is scheduled to meet US Ambassador William Popp to iron out diplomatic unease spat onto the table by a top official…

Museveni Wants Road Network to CAR

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The road network, Mr Museveni said, would bolster efforts to strengthen regional trade and integration. President Museveni has unveiled bold plans to construct key road networks connecting Uganda with the Central African Republic (CAR). This, Mr Museveni said, would bolster efforts to strengthen regional trade and integration. Speaking during Uganda’s 62nd Independence Day celebrations, Museveni…

Madonna pays heartfelt tribute to brother Christopher

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In a heartfelt post on Instagram, the 66-year-old singer wrote that their bond was hard to explain but it “grew out of an understanding that we were different”. BBC | Madonna has paid tribute to her brother Christopher Ciccone, who has died at the age of 63, describing him as “the closest thing to me…

UK Govt ‘Appalled’ by Israel’s Attacks on UN Bases in Lebanon

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The Israeli military (IDF) says it is conducting a “thorough review” after being notified that two UN peacekeepers were “inadvertently hurt during IDF combat against Hezbollah” in southern Lebanon. BBC | The UK government says it is “appalled” by reports that Israel has fired on UN bases in southern Lebanon. On Thursday, two peacekeepers were…

Understanding Credit Risk in banking

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When people think about banks, they often envision large institutions managing significant sums of money, making investments, and safeguarding savings. However, at the core of their operations, banks primarily focus on one specific type of risk: credit risk. What is Credit Risk? Credit risk refers to the possibility that a borrower will fail to repay…

Mpox Cases Rise in Nakasongola: Ministry of Health and WHO Set Up Isolation Unit in Lwampanga.

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Mpox cases in Nakasongola District have risen from 21 to 24 cases as of today Wednesday, 9th. The sharp increase is particularly concentrated in Lwampanga, where 16 of the reported cases come from Lwampanga Town Council and Lwampanga Sub-County. The escalation has been attributed to the lifestyle in the landing site communities, which involve prostitution…

Singapore detains Spanish newlyweds over football protest

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Dani Cuesta posted photographs of himself outside the home of Peter Lim, the billionaire owner of Valencia CF, holding a banner criticising the business magnate. BBC | A Spanish couple on their honeymoon in Singapore have been detained after protesting against the Singaporean owner of the football club they support. Dani Cuesta posted photographs of…

Roofings Group Celebrates 30th Anniversary with UMA

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Founded in 1994, the company is known for its dedication to innovation, sustainability, and supporting Uganda’s industrial growth. Roofings Group, a prominent player in Uganda’s manufacturing industry, is marking a significant milestone by celebrating 30 years of partnership with the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA). This dual anniversary recognizes three decades of unwavering commitment to the…

Heavy Rain ‘Welcomes’ NRM Primary Joint Campaigns for Kisoro By-Election

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The joint campaigns kicked off at the Busanza Secondary School playground in Mpaka Town Council, Busanza sub-county, despite a 45-minute disruption caused by the rain, which temporarily halted activities. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has officially launched its joint campaign for the Kisoro by-election, targeting the vacant woman MP seat. Despite disruptions caused by…

PPDA Opens Shs3.5bn Regional Office in Mbarara