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The first batch of 196,800 doses of the Johnson and Johnson (J & J) vaccines procured with funding from the Government of Uganda arrived yesterday evening. The consignment was officially received by the Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Dr. Diana Atwine together with other officials from the ministry and National Medical Stores officials. Earlier this week, Uganda hit the 2 million mark of vaccinations and Dr. Atwine hinted at the possibility of lifting the national lockdown. “Covid 19 isn’t going to go away soon. The best thing to do now is to embrace vaccination,” said Atwine. However, in his last…

FORMER Zimbabwe cricket team captain Brendan Taylor has announced his retirement from international cricket after a successful career spanning 17-years. The 34-year old top order batsman revealed that he will play his final match for the country in Zimbabwe’s third One Day International (ODI) against Ireland in Belfast on Monday. “It’s with a heavy heart that I’m announcing that tomorrow is my last game for my beloved country,” he wrote. “17 years of extreme highs and extreme lows and I wouldn’t change it for the world,” Taylor said in an announcement on Instagram on Sunday. “It’s taught me to humble,…

The Someone Like You singer, 33, made history on Thursday as the first celebrity to cover British and US Vogue In the interview she addressed her break up with ex-husband Simon Konecki and her body transformation for the first time She looked incredible in an accompanying shoot for the publication as she posed in a black satin corset dress before changing into a yellow couture Vivienne Westwood gown  Speaking about her incredible weight loss over a period of two years she said: ‘It was because of my anxiety. Working out, I would just feel better’  Adele also discussed her divorce…

Natural gas represents particular opportunity for American investors and for Africans OHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 7, 2021/ — By the African Energy Chamber During his recent visit to South Africa, U.S. Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Jonathan Pershing essentially told Western investors to back away from oil and gas projects in Africa — or else. “There’s a risk of regulatory … and financial action, and I believe that’s getting more and more explicit,” Pershing said during a virtual media briefing. “If you’re a company looking to make an investment in oil and gas, you have to ask yourself ……

With the Ministry of Petroleum, Petrosen, and COS Petrogaz leading the country’s energy sector through a collaborative approach, Senegal is on track to reach both its development and economic goals DAKAR, Senegal, October 7, 2021/ — By Charné Hundermark, Southern and East Africa Editor As one of Africa’s top emerging natural gas producing markets, the Senegalese government has taken a proactive approach to ensure an attractive and enabling environment for investors, promoting energy diversification and expansion, and driving significant levels of investment into the sector. Due to demonstrated political will, Senegal has seen accelerated progress in recent years across the entire energy…

With two of the largest oil and gas projects in Africa, significant multi-sector resources, market-driven oil companies and an ambitious national energy strategy, Senegal is undergoing an industry transformation and African Energy Week in Cape Town will emphasize it JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 7, 2021/ — Senegal’s energy industry is one of Africa’s most watched energy sectors of 2021, with its significant oil and gas projects attracting both regional and international attention. Committed to harnessing the power of its oil and gas resources to drive socio-economic growth and regional energy expansion, and supported by a national development model – the Emerging…

Slovenia U21 2-2 England U21: Young Lions squander two-goal lead in Euro 2023 qualifier Caption:Conor Gallagher gave England the perfect start England Under-21s surrendered a two-goal lead as Slovenia fought back to take a point from their European Championship qualifier in Celje. The Young Lions dominated early on with Conor Gallagher and Cole Palmer scoring inside the first 15 minutes. A Palmer error saw Mark Spanring pull a goal back for the hosts, who levelled when Dusan Stojinovic nodded in from a corner. England are third in Group G, behind the Czech Republic and Albania. Lee Carsley’s side claimed a…

FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2022 First Round, Return Leg Uganda vs Kenya St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende Friday, 8th October 2021 Kickoff: 4PM Uganda will be hoping to advance to the second round of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers with victory over neighbors Kenya. The two East African Nations will face off on Friday at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende. Uganda earned a 7-2 win away in Nairobi. Uganda U20 players celebrating one of the goals. Despite registering a comfortable victory in the first leg, Uganda U20 Women’s National Team head coach, Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi insists they are…

Jessica Wang NEWS WRITER Kate McKinnon was photographed on set of her upcoming ‘Tiger King’ series as Carole Baskin in Australia! See her transformation. From portrayals of Hillary Clinton to Ellen DeGeneres to Carole Baskin! Saturday Night Live star Kate McKinnon has transformed into the controversial CEO of Big Cat Rescue for Peacock’s upcoming Tiger King series. The actress, 37, was photographed for the first time in character while filming in Queensland, Australia. She could be seen with hair extensions, a cardigan over a printed blouse, and denim jeans, as seen in photos HERE. Kate McKinnon (Jim Ruymen/UPI/Shutterstock) Also pictured was Kyle MacLachlan, who will play Carole’s second husband Howard Baskin. The Twin Peaks alum’s transformation…

 Victorian church called St Michael’s has changed its name to ‘St Mike’s’ in a bid to be more trendy and attract younger people. Explaining the reasoning behind the re-brand, Reverend Sarah Yetman said that she wants the 148-year-old church to be ‘attractive and engaging for younger generations’. She added: ‘We’re bringing new life into the old building and planting a new congregation into the church. ‘Our vision at St Mike’s is that the church can be a beacon of light and hope within the local community. We aim to reach more young people and that we can see them come to know…