Uganda's Energy and Mineral Development ministry completed an extensive aerial survey revealing valuable mineral deposits across Lamwo district and Karamoja region. Spanish company Xcalibur executed the five-year study beginning in 2020 with €20 million financing from Spain. Watson and Grant provided technical supervision throughout the comprehensive mapping project. Survey teams discovered substantial gold reserves alongside rare earth elements such as antimony and niobium. Base metals like copper, cobalt, nickel, chrome and coltan were also identified across the surveyed territories.
Ministry officials describe the digitized geological data as a strategic national resource for future development planning. Government licensing...
Moses Kigongo addressed National Resistance Movement supporters in Rukungiri District about maintaining party solidarity. The NRM National Vice Chairman warned against internal divisions that could damage electoral prospects in 2026. His remarks came during a Friday reconciliation event between Security Minister Jim Muhwezi and political rival Frank Rukanirwa at the Riverside Hotel. Kigongo emphasized that unity would determine the party's survival and success in the upcoming elections. He called for principled politics rather than selfish behavior among members.
Minister Muhwezi stressed cooperation as essential for regional development progress. He compared successful teamwork to ants building anthills through collaboration. The...
A rare Intel Arc A750 graphics card sample surfaced with unusual specifications that differ significantly from production models. X user komenezumi1006 discovered this GUNNIR-branded variant featuring a 512-bit memory bus instead of the standard 256-bit interface. The sample contains 16 GB of GDDR6 memory compared to the typical 8 GB configuration found on retail versions. Two 8-pin power connectors provide up to 300 watts of power delivery capability. The card operates with a dual-slot blower cooling system.
Standard Arc A750 cards utilize 28 Xe cores with 256-bit memory buses and 8 GB VRAM capacity. This prototype suggests Intel initially planned wider memory interfaces before settling on current designs. The graphics card functions...
Gerald Mutalya lost his life on September 12, 2025, after attempting unauthorized electrical work on power lines in Wakiso District. The fatal incident occurred at 15:00 hours along Sentema Road in Natete when the man tried connecting to a 33kV power line from Mutundwe Substation. Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited confirmed that Mutalya worked without authorization from the utility or its approved contractors.
Police at Nateete Station have opened investigations into the death. The victim resided in Nakuwade village and performed work commonly known as kamyufu activities. UEDCL officials reminded citizens about the dangers of tampering with electrical infrastructure.
Power theft creates significant financial losses for...
Democratic Republic of Congo military officials reported the Friday death of General Muaku Mbuluku Daniel at Uvira General Hospital. The commander had led the 33rd military region for just over one month after taking his post on August 4. Major General Sylvain Ekenge stated that sudden medical complications caused the officer's death while performing his duties. The general had visited protest victims and conducted security meetings with senior staff on Thursday.
Wazalendo militia members have organized demonstrations against Deputy Commander Olivier Gasita Mukunda's appointment in recent days. The protesters claim the deputy committed previous violations and demand his replacement from military leadership. Violent clashes between...
Uganda Communications Commission terminated Salt TV's morning program Omusunsuzi after determining the show violated broadcasting regulations. The weekday program from 6 to 8 a.m. featured inappropriate language and unprofessional presenter behavior. Regulators expressed concern that children might witness harmful material during family viewing periods. Salt TV must submit written responses to complaints and provide program recordings from August through mid-September. The station faces a September 19 deadline to deliver required documentation.
This action follows broader election guidelines issued to all broadcasters regarding political neutrality requirements. Communications officials observed media personalities hosting programs...
Nepal appointed Sushila Karki as its first female prime minister following violent demonstrations that claimed over fifty lives. President Ram Chandra Poudel administered the oath during a ceremony with youth representatives and diplomats present. The former Supreme Court chief justice from 2016 to 2017 must organize fresh elections within six months. Her appointment follows the resignation of the previous leader after deadly government crackdowns on protesters. UN agencies expressed support for her leadership during this transitional period.
Youth-led demonstrations erupted Monday over corruption, nepotism, and social media restrictions across the country. Security forces fired on crowds while protesters burned parliament buildings...
Rwanda buried Lieutenant General Innocent Kabandana at Kanombe Military Cemetery on Friday. Senior government officials and military leaders attended the ceremony for the 61-year-old commander who died after battling illness for one year. General MK Mubarakh spoke on behalf of President Paul Kagame and praised Kabandana's service to the nation. The deceased officer had received medical treatment in Turkey before returning home to die at the Rwanda Military Referral and Teaching Hospital. First Lady Jeanette Kagame joined mourners at the burial service.
Kabandana earned promotion to lieutenant general in 2022 after leading successful military operations in Mozambique against Islamist militants. He restored government control over Palma...
Deputy Prime Minister Jacquemin Shabani traveled to Uvira in South Kivu province to encourage residents. He asked people to back the national army and local volunteer fighters called Wazalendo. The minister delivered what he termed a message of support and strength to community leaders. He praised residents for responding well to presidential calls for assistance. Shabani emphasized that both military forces need public trust and help.
The Wazalendo volunteers began working with army units in 2023. These community fighters protect villages from armed groups like M23 and other militias. Some human rights groups have raised concerns about volunteer conduct. Shabani visited injured people at Uvira Hospital and met with grieving families...
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