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Djokovic wins longest Grand Slam final in history of tennis

Novak Djokovic cemented his place at the top of men’s tennis by outlasting Rafael Nadal in a five-set epic to retain his Australian Open title. The world number one edged a gripping battle with the second seed 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 in five hours 53 minutes to win his fifth Grand Slam. #21:00 29.12.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Former MP Nampijja attacker dies

Former Rubaga South MP Susan Nampijja's estranged lover and suspected attacker, Geoffrey Mukisa has died this Thursday in Mulago hospital. Mr Mukisa is reported to have suffered cardiac arrest that led to his death. #09:44 09.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Cranes call on Mutumba creativity

In Summary Bobby summons Swedish star of Uganda descent Uganda scored six goals while conceding only two in the just failed 2012 Africa Cup of Nations campaign. #21:07 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Hoima Busia braced for marathon

Tomorrow, 4. #21:07 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

New report pins army, police on press freedom

In Summary The report by Human Rights Network for Journalists, says the offences were committed by government entities, especially during the walk-to-work protests. Police and the army have been pinned on the increased abuse of press freedom in the country, a new report has revealed. #21:00 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Lukwago asks court to amend own suit

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has asked court to allow him amend his suit filed against the Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority Jennifer Musisi Ssemakula and have him declared head of the authority. #21:00 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Government tables oil Bill

In Summary When enacted, the Bill shall repeal The Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, Cap 150, under which the sector has operated over the last 20 years. #21:00 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Museveni cleared of Basajja refund claims

In Summary PAC committee members resolved that all implicated ministers in the compensation claims be sacked. #21:00 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Bad smell hangs over ex-AG’s plea

One way of looking at former Attorney General Khiddu Makubuya’s remonstration with the President as investigations into suspected abuse of office and causing of financial loss proceed against him is as a thinly veiled threat. #21:00 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Butambala, Otuke shine in exams

Students of Muyenga High School, Kampala celebrate their good performance with their head teacher, Mr Issa Ntege (4th L), yesterday. PHOTO BY GEOFFREY SERUYANGE. #21:00 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Somali government to open schools

In Summary The move to establish at least 100 schools in the war-ravaged region is aimed at improving the education standards of locals as the nation moves to recovery. #21:00 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Juba completes oil shutdown

Workers at the PetroDar concession flush out the remaining oil prior to a shutdown on production by South Sudan yesterday. PHOTO BY AFP In Summary South Sudan minister claims some oil companies were cheating the government by concealing the actual amount of oil being produced daily. #21:00 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

30m girls await knife in Sudan

Monitor CorrespondentJuba UNICEF has stated that an estimated three million girls will be subjected to female circumcision in Sudan. #21:00 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Alupo calls for registration of candidates through SMS

Education Minister Jessica Alupo has tasked Uneb to work towards having mobile phone registration of candidates, to avoid the movement of head teachers from their upcountry stations to the Kampala headquarters with bulks of hard copy registration papers. #21:00 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Three held over defective drugs

A month after two ladies were arrested for selling fake ARVs, three people are in custody for allegedly selling drugs that were phased out of the country under the World Health Organisation’s directive. #21:00 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Agaba, Makmot back to Luzira

Mr George Agaba with his bodyguard Santos Makmot leave Nakawa Magistrate Court yesterday. PHOTO BY FAISWAL KASIRYE. In Summary Prosecution had not yet completed investigations but court advised the State to speed up as requested by the accused’s lawyer. #21:00 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Air Uganda and Rwandair to end code sharing agreement

In Summary The move is, however, unlikely affect other agreements between the two airlines. Air Uganda has served a notice to Rwandair, alerting the latter of its intention to terminate the code sharing arrangement effective April 1. #21:00 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Amuru sugar project will bring development to northern Uganda

The sugar project in Amuru District has been conceived primarily on the basis that any sugar producer requires land for cultivating sugarcane both by estate and outgrower farmers. #21:00 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

URA, MTN Shs136 billion tax row moves to arbiter

In Summary The tax body accuses MTN of defaulting on its tax obligations, which the telecommunications firm refutes. A tax row between URA and l telecom company MTN has been scheduled for arbitration starting February 15 after failed attempts to resolve the matter in the boardroom and court. #21:00 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Of what use is it for man to be free but remain imprisoned by fear?

Two and a half years ago my colleague Henry Ochieng and I were arrested and charged with forgery. #21:00 08.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

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