President Museveni asked African leaders to stand against foreign ideas that harm family values. He wants them to push for economic links between African countries. The speech happened at a meeting about family values at State House Entebbe, where many parliament leaders came together. Museveni said he sees himself joining what he called a Continental Resistance Movement. He believes people trying to spread wrong values will fail.
Museveni attacked global groups that pressure African nations to accept foreign ideas about sex rights. He quoted the Bible, saying children should learn things fit for children, not adult topics. The president said families need both moral strength and economic power to survive. When Uganda passed its...
President Museveni met MTN Group leaders at State House yesterday. He recalled when Nelson Mandela called him on a small phone years ago as MTN started operations. The president said MTN has grown well since coming to Uganda. He told the group that people need jobs before they can buy phones or use services.
Museveni asked MTN to help with trade between African nations. He talked about how Uganda changed from having only 4% of people using money in 1962 to 64% today. Coffee farms making 9 million bags show people have joined the money economy. The president wants families to keep property together rather than split it when someone dies.
MTN Group Chairman Jonas Mcebisi thanked Uganda for the government's good support. He said MTN...
Women's groups fight against the new marriage rules they call harmful. They reject parts of the Marriage Bill that punish people living together without marriage papers. The bill wants to jail couples who live as married but lack legal papers for three years, with a fine of 10 million shillings. MP Sarah Opendi brought this private bill, which aims at couples who share homes, buy things together, have kids, or when women take men's last names.
They also oppose the Sexual Offences Bill that targets sex workers with jail time. Lawmakers want seven years in jail for anyone running a brothel. Both sex workers and their customers face two years behind bars if caught. Activists met reporters Friday, asking lawmakers to throw out these parts...
Doctors worry about Bobi Wine's aide Edward Ssebuufu, who shows signs of abuse after his arrest. Security forces took him from Mukono on April 27 before he appeared in court a week later for theft charges. He needed help walking into court, where officials kept reporters from taking pictures. His lawyer, Magellan Kazibwe, claimed Ssebuufu faced torture during military detention.
Medical team members visited him at the Masaka Prison clinic on May 7. They found open wounds, bruises, swelling, and severe pain that left him unable to walk alone. Fellow prisoners carried him to meet with doctors because he could not move himself. The doctors noticed he seemed very scared, with serious mental distress from his experience.
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Malawi officials settled land payment disputes with Ng'onga Village residents, allowing Portland Cement Limited to move forward with their plans in Balaka District. The Ministry of Lands team met on Thursday with local groups to announce that they had fixed all money issues. Land Secretary Davie Chilonga said they checked about 50 hectares for the factory and 190 hectares for mining last year. People complained about the payment amounts at first. Community groups worried the values were too low because of payment delays.
Portland Cement agreed to increase the payment amounts after talks with the government. Officials visited Balaka to tell affected families about the new deal. The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development helped...
The Manhyia Palace hosted awards for people who helped Ghana grow. Kofi Okyere-Darko was praised for his work with Ghanaians living abroad. During his speech, he thanked the Millennium Excellence Foundation leader, Nana Prempeh. His career has spanned radio, music, fashion, and movies since 1996. The award makes him want to keep building creative businesses.
King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II gave prizes to several important figures that day. Musician Kofi Kinaata earned the youth entertainment award for his smart songs. Business leaders Dr Kwame Despite and Dr Ernest Sarpong also received honors. Dr Nick Danso from Ghana Link Network Services took home recognition as well. President Mahama watched the ceremony as the main guest.
King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II gave Kofi Kinaata the Youth Award on Friday at Manhyia Palace. The singer writes songs about the life problems people face every day. His music speaks for regular citizens who need a voice. Last September, the king praised his song Susuka during a lawyer meeting as very wise.
Kinaata stands for six prizes at the music awards happening tomorrow. He might win best highlife artist, best song, best video, best writer, best record, or best album. The Millennium Awards honor people who help make Ghana better. The king likes to notice those who care for poor people, women who have lost husbands or children without parents. Other winners at the event were Dr Kwame Despite, Dr Ernest Sarpong, Dr Nick Danso from Ghana...
TDC Ghana swore in seven new board members, with Tema East MP Ashai Odamtten leading the team. Works Minister Kenneth Adjei asked the group to help fix housing problems across Ghana. He talked about making housing better for regular people through careful planning. TDC already makes good money as one of the top five state companies in Ghana. The fresh board must keep this success going with smart choices.
The minister wanted everyone to work together on building more homes around Tema. These leaders bring different skills to help the company grow stronger each year. Members like Courage Nunekpeku, Ebenezer Sam, Adam Awal, Barbara Ayesu, Elliot Gordor, and Abdul Ali all took the oath of service. They promised to make TDC reach higher...
Prof Gyampo wants the Boankra Port built fast without politics stopping it. He checked progress last month at the Ashanti Region site. Past projects failed when governments changed hands. He hopes everyone works together on trade centers that help all citizens. The Ghana Shippers' chief sees good signs despite some problems.
According to builder Justice Amoh, money delays hurt construction speed. His team from Justmoh Construction needs cash to flow better. Project expert Koranteng-Yorke reports that phase one is nearing the finish line. Workers must add several features to match global port rules. The site will reduce crowding at Tema Port when trucks start using it.
The project creates jobs around Boankra for local people...
