When one good turn deserves another: How doing good secures your life, delivers miracles
Prof Balunywa loves critical thinking. So do I. Creativity, initiative, innovation and imagination, are the hallmarks of Balunywa. If I have not preached these as critical human resources, I have also deployed them. So there is a good degree of congruence.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s $1.6b stake in Man United set for Premier League and NY Stock Exchange okay
The transaction will be funded by Trawlers Limited – a company wholly owned by Ratcliffe – without any debt, United said. United fans have been critical of the leveraged nature of the Glazers’ buyout that loaded debt onto the club, as well as a perceived lack of investment and the dividends taken out by the Fowners.
Why Uganda needs ‘Most Notorious Failures Museum’: The good and bad of 38-year presidency
Unfortunately, politicisation and militarisation of everything possible has become the norm rather than the exception in Uganda. In many cases, hypothesis testing and exploratory testing are eliminated and what is desired is implemented, often at very high cost in terms of energy, time, money, justice and development.
Descendants fight to maintain historic Black communities in America, but keeping legacy alive is tricky
Scholars define a historic Black community or town as a settlement founded by formerly enslaved people, usually between the late 19th and early 20th century. The enclaves often had their own churches, schools, stores and economic systems.
Obote to Oboteism, Amin to Aminism, Museveni to Musevenism: Sabotaging constitutionalism in Uganda
Resistance to President Milton Obote’s second reign almost immediately meant that he had no time to reintroduce the Common Man’s Charter nor revitalize his social programme. There were many human rights violations, but most of these could have been by his armed opponents trying to convince the people that Obote’s regime had no capacity to assure their security.
Bloodiest Christmas in Gaza as Israeli airstrikes kill dozens, Pope laments war in Holy Land
The Israeli military said 10 of its soldiers had been killed in the past day, following five killed the previous day, its worst two-day losses since early November.
Former White House chief medical advisor on infectious diseases to face Congress on origins of Covid
Fauci and his lawyer have delayed his appearance before Congress since the subcommittee requested it in February. Iversen cited “increasing evidence that seems to point to Fauci having knowledge and covering things up.”
Hell on Earth: In a troubled world, Christians strive to put aside earthly worries on Christmas Day
Prosperous, mostly secular Europe marked the holiday in historic cathedrals and brightly lit holiday markets, with an undertone of tension spread by the war in Gaza and by one even closer to home in neighbouring Ukraine. Wages that haven’t yet caught up with inflation dampened the mood during the pre-holiday shopping and dining season.
Some respite for Man United as British billionaire Ratcliffe acquires 25 per cent stake in Red Devils
The club said $200 million of Ratcliffe’s planned investment would be paid on closing of the deal, and a further $100 million by the end of 2024.
Bethlehem a ghost town on Christmas Eve as celebrations are halted due to Israel-Hamas war
The fighting in Gaza has also affected life in the West Bank. Since October 7, access to Bethlehem and other Palestinian towns in the Israeli-occupied territory has been difficult, with long lines of motorists waiting to pass military checkpoints. The restrictions have also prevented tens of thousands of Palestinians from exiting the territory to work in Israel.
