Uganda’s U-17 national football team, the Cubs, came agonizingly close to their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory but fell 2–1 to Canada in a thrilling finish on Wednesday evening in Qatar.
The Cubs showed impressive confidence and composure from the start, and their efforts were rewarded in the 25th minute. Forward James Bogere found the back of the net after receiving a perfectly timed pass from Brian Jjara, evading his marker and calmly scoring to give Uganda a 1–0 lead.
For much of the match, Uganda stood strong against Canada, defending well and creating opportunities on the counterattack. However, their dream start turned to heartbreak in the final moments. With only two minutes left, Canada’s Elijah Rocho equalized from a set...
Habib Kagimu, Malaysia’s Honorary Consul in Uganda, has strongly criticized Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia, calling it "extremely stupid" and warning that the conflict is unwinnable and could lead the world closer to disaster.
In an exclusive interview with ChimpReports, Kagimu shared his belief that Ukraine should reassess its strategy after more than three years of fighting, following Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. He emphasized that Ukraine was facing one of the world’s most powerful nations and questioned how Kyiv could continue the fight against Russia, which he described as one of the top three military powers globally.
Kagimu also raised concerns about the catastrophic potential of nuclear-armed nations. He...
The media have been urged to continue raising public awareness about the Whistleblower and Witness Protection Act, Chapter 446, and its regulations, with a focus on citizens' rights and responsibilities in reporting criminal activities safely.
The call came from Senior State Attorney Judica Nkya of the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs during a workshop in Dodoma. The workshop brought together stakeholders to discuss effective ways of implementing the Act and its provisions. Ms. Nkya emphasized the critical role of the media in ensuring that information shared does not harm or expose whistleblowers or witnesses.
She pointed out that the media’s role is crucial in protecting the rights and safety of those who report crimes...
The Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party has secured a strong victory in the Northern Zone during last week's General Elections, producing the highest number of parliamentary winners in the region.
In Arusha Urban Constituency, CCM’s Paul Makonda dominated the race with 370,588 votes, accounting for 96.17 percent of the total ballots cast. His closest competitors were John Lema of the CHAUMA party and veteran journalist Said Njuki of ACT-Wazalendo, who each received a small fraction of the vote.
CCM candidates also triumphed in several other constituencies across the region. In Monduli, Isack Joseph won with 131,432 votes, defeating his rival from the CHAUMMA party. Dr. Steven Kiruswa retained his seat in Longido, capturing 99.07 percent...
The National Service Unit (JKT) has issued a warning to the public regarding the creation of fake social media accounts using its name, emblem, or camp names. The JKT Headquarters Directorate of Information and Public Relations released a statement urging individuals who have set up such accounts to delete them immediately.
The statement highlighted a recent rise in unauthorized accounts on various social media platforms that misuse JKT’s name, logo, and colors, misleading the public into believing they are official. These accounts have been spreading false information, confusing the institution’s operations.
JKT has directed anyone found using its name, emblem, colors, or camp names for these fake accounts to shut them down or face...
Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, has reappointed Hemed Suleiman Abdulla as the Second Vice President of Zanzibar. The announcement was made today, November 6, 2025, through a statement from Engineer Zena Saidi, the Secretary of the Revolutionary Council and Chief Secretary.
The reappointment, which takes effect immediately, was followed by the announcement of Abdulla’s swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the Zanzibar State House, with government leaders, political representatives, and guests in attendance.
This reappointment underscores President Mwinyi’s trust in Abdulla, who has shown dedication and integrity...
After years of mentoring and empowering women leaders and entrepreneurs across East Africa, governance and leadership expert Veni Swai remains steadfast in her mission. Swai, 55, is determined to see more women in policy-making positions, a goal that has driven her work throughout her career.
Reflecting on a pivotal moment early in her career, Swai recalled asking a group of women to choose a chairperson. Despite there being no men in the room, the women hesitated, believing the leader had to be male. "It’s not that men are more qualified, but the way we have been socialized has taught us that men must lead," she said. This mindset, which continues to shape societal expectations, is a driving force behind Swai’s efforts to encourage...
Around 200 smallholder farmers in Chato District and Geita Municipality will benefit from a recent distribution of 20 sprinkler irrigation systems in Geita Region, a move designed to promote sustainable farming practices.
The initiative is part of the National Food Systems Resilience Programme (NFSRP), which focuses on encouraging irrigated agriculture to reduce reliance on unpredictable rain-fed farming. During a recent handover ceremony in Chato District, Timothy Semburuka, NFSRP Coordinator at the Ministry of Agriculture, highlighted the program's goal of boosting climate-resilient farming and increasing productivity among smallholder farmers.
Semburuka explained that 14 of the sprinkler systems were allocated to Chato, with the...
Moustadroine Abdou, President of the Comoros National Assembly and the country’s second-highest leader, has committed to ensuring that all Comorian cancer patients will receive treatment at Tanzania’s Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI).
Abdou made this pledge after visiting the facility today, where he expressed his admiration for its state-of-the-art medical technology. He emphasized that there is no longer a need for Comoros to send patients abroad for treatment, as ORCI now provides high-quality services that meet the country's healthcare needs.
He also praised President Samia Suluhu Hassan for equipping the Institute with advanced resources and reiterated Comoros' intention to strengthen cooperation with Tanzania in improving the...
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