Uganda's Electoral Commission accepted President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's candidacy for the 2026 presidential race during Tuesday morning proceedings at Lubowa nomination grounds. The 81-year-old leader appeared alongside First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni and senior National Resistance Movement officials. Museveni has governed Uganda for nearly four decades since seizing power through guerrilla warfare in 1986. His campaign centers on maintaining stability while advancing economic development initiatives. The president acknowledged persistent security concerns but emphasized Uganda's peaceful status under his administration.
Electoral officials received praise from Museveni for their thorough document review process during the...
Ambassador Farid Kaliisa presented diplomatic credentials to President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema during an official ceremony at Gabon's State House in Libreville. Uganda's representative delivered greetings from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to his Gabonese counterpart. President Oligui Nguema welcomed the ambassador and praised the establishment of formal diplomatic ties between both nations. The Gabonese leader emphasized how his August 2024 state visit to Uganda created strong foundations for future partnerships. He encouraged Ambassador Kaliisa to build upon existing agreements across multiple sectors.
The diplomatic exchange reinforced bilateral cooperation in agriculture, defense, health, and commerce. Uganda exported goods...
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni allocated Shs150 million to various youth and vendor cooperatives in Kampala on September 22, 2025. Moses Byaruhanga, Senior Presidential advisor on Political Mobilisation, distributed the funds during a ceremony at Okello House in Nakasero. Six cooperatives received varying amounts, with Kawempe Youth Council Leaders Coalition and Makindye Youth Leaders each obtaining Shs50 million. Kalerwe Women Market Vendors received Shs20 million while Katanga Book Makers got Shs15 million and Kalerwe Street Vendors SACCO obtained Shs10 million. Makerere Tukolere Wamu Group received Shs5 million.
Byaruhanga revealed that government investigations found only 300 functional cooperatives among 516 Myoogas that...
Uganda's National Agricultural Research Organisation transferred thirteen potato varieties to nine private seed companies during a September 22 ceremony at Kajjansi. The varieties feature newly developed NAROPOT 7 through 10, which target industrial applications and produce over 25 tons per hectare. Additional varieties comprise Uganda 11, Victoria, KACHPOT 1, and NAROPOT 1 through 6. Companies receiving licenses encompass FICA Seeds, Kabale Irish Potato Agri-business Limited, Okeba Uganda Limited, Parlex Enterprise Uganda Limited, and five others. This partnership represents the first vegetatively propagated crop transferred through NARO's commercialization program.
The initiative builds upon NARO's 2017 establishment of an...
Makerere University has named Prof. Sarah Ssali to serve as First Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Chancellor Dr. Crispus Kiyonga made this historic appointment based on recommendations from the University Council and Senate. Prof. Ssali becomes the second woman to assume this leadership role during the institution's century-long existence. She takes over responsibilities from Prof. Umar Kakumba, who completed his term in 2024. Her duties will encompass overseeing academic administration and policy development at Uganda's largest public university.
Prof. Ssali brings extensive academic credentials to her new position. She earned her PhD in International Health Studies from Queen Margaret University in Scotland and holds...
ZimTrade organizes a Buyers Seminar on October 15, 2025, as part of Zimbabwe Export Week. International buyers from nine countries will attend this event to meet with local exporters. The gathering attracts participants from France, Mozambique, Zambia, Angola, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Egypt. These buyers seek agricultural products, consumer goods, construction materials, and protective clothing. The seminar serves as a platform for establishing lasting commercial relationships between Zimbabwe and global markets.
Factory visits precede the main event to showcase local production capabilities. Similo Nkala from ZimTrade emphasizes the importance of direct observation in building buyer...
The World Food Programme considers establishing Zimbabwe as a central distribution point for humanitarian assistance across Southern Africa. Industry and Commerce Minister Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu announced this development during the Zimbabwe Economic Development Conference held in Bulawayo. The arrangement would position the nation as a strategic base for storing and processing agricultural commodities before shipping them to neighboring countries facing food shortages. This designation would create substantial investment opportunities in the agro-processing and manufacturing sectors while strengthening local value chains. Zimbabwe possesses geographic advantages and an established transportation infrastructure that support this...
Zimbabwe strengthened its position as a regional leader in tax reform by hosting the Global Forum on Transparency conference in Victoria Falls. Deputy Minister David Mnangagwa addressed international tax authorities about the country's progress toward building modern financial systems. The nation has completed several major reforms by signing international tax cooperation agreements and joining African tax administration networks. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube received recognition as the African Exchange of Information Ambassador for his leadership efforts. These changes reflect Zimbabwe's goal to reduce dependence on foreign aid through better domestic revenue collection.
African countries lose approximately 88 billion dollars...
CAPS United announces a major sponsorship agreement with an Eswatini bank establishing operations in Zimbabwe. The Green Machine will receive financial support and two advanced buses as part of the three-year contract beginning in 2026. Club officials scheduled the announcement for Friday, two days before their Harare Derby match against Dynamos at Rufaro Stadium.
The team currently holds 13th position with 32 points and faces six remaining matches this season. CAPS United organized a training camp in Manicaland to maintain team cohesion during league breaks and international competitions. CEO Morton Dodzo clarified that officials planned the Eastern Highlands retreat months earlier rather than specifically preparing for the derby...
