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Kabza De Small paints township on Mandela Day for Bab'Motha album
South African artist Kabza De Small balanced album promotion with community service during Mandela Day celebrations. The musician participated in a township painting project as part of the annual "67 Minutes for Mandela" initiative. He worked alongside local residents while his latest album Bab'Motha generated anticipation among listeners. Social media posts captured the star actively engaging with community members during the volunteer work. His involvement demonstrated genuine commitment rather than mere publicity. Fans praised Kabza De Small for maintaining connections with his community despite rising fame. The artist captioned one social media post as "Giving back on BAB'MOTHA Day" while sharing images from the painting project...
Reality star Wandi Ndlovu arrested over uncle murder claims
Authorities detained reality television star Wandi Ndlovu on murder charges after she allegedly killed her uncle. The performer from This Body Works For Me faced arrest upon returning from Nigeria. Police also took her family members into custody during the operation. Entertainment blog @thepopcornrsa first reported the incident through an Instagram story that @mbalis_bakery later shared on X. Law enforcement believes the detained relatives are Ndlovu's cousins who participated in the alleged crime. The three suspects face accusations of plotting their uncle's death and attempting to hide evidence afterward. Investigators claim the family members worked together to carry out the brutal attack. The case has attracted significant...
L-Tido and Anele Zondo stir social media with surprise podcast kiss
Social media erupted after rapper L-Tido and media personality Anele Zondo shared an unexpected kiss during a podcast recording. Zondo appeared as a guest on L-Tido's show to discuss her career and motherhood experiences. The conversation took an unexpected turn when Zondo approached the host and kissed him on camera. The moment quickly spread across social platforms and generated widespread discussion among viewers. Fan reactions ranged from positive to critical responses about the public display of affection. Some viewers expressed confusion about the nature of their relationship and questioned whether the pair might be dating. Others criticized Zondo's actions and made negative comments about her personal choices. The viral clip has...
Emmanuel Rwashande upsets Theodore Ssekikubo for the Lwemiyaga NRM flag
Retired Brigadier General Emmanuel Rwashande defeated five-term incumbent Theodore Ssekikubo during Thursday's National Resistance Movement primaries for Lwemiyaga County. Rwashande captured 16,358 votes while Ssekikubo managed only 8,702 ballots across the constituency. The former military officer won four of five sub-counties despite Ssekikubo's long tenure representing the area. Deborah Arayo announced the results as returning officer for Sembabule district. Rwashande attributed his victory to voters seeking change from the current representative's performance. Florence Nambaziira unseated incumbent district Woman MP Mary Begumisa with 41,733 votes against Begumisa's 34,032 ballots. Begumisa had run unopposed during the previous...
Ojara Mapenduzi topples Bosmic Otim in Bardege Layibi NRM upset
Martin Ojara Mapenduzi captured the National Resistance Movement parliamentary nomination for Bardege-Layibi Division on Thursday evening. The incumbent legislator secured 4,102 votes against singer-turned-politician Bosmic Joyce Otim, who received 1,900 votes. David Nyeko announced results at 8:30 PM under heavy security presence. The contested race featured allegations of electoral misconduct and opposition interference. Mapenduzi accused rivals of bringing opposition figures to campaign against him during the primary process. Violence erupted when police fired teargas at Otim supporters who staged demonstrations before the announcement. Otim, a former opposition mobilizer who joined the ruling party in April 2022, did not appear at...
President Museveni warns UPDF officers against corruption at Kabamba
President Yoweri Museveni warned army officers that corruption endangers both military integrity and battlefield survival during a graduation ceremony at Uganda Military Academy in Kabamba. The president addressed 413 officers who finished six months of armour warfare training in Mubende district. He stressed that corrupt soldiers become enemies of their comrades and the nation. Museveni emphasized the importance of maintaining personal health and caring for military equipment properly. The graduating class mastered tank operations and tactical maneuvers despite the intensive timeframe. The ceremony celebrated 74 armour platoon commanders, 122 armour technicians, and 217 armour crews who completed specialized courses. Museveni...
Three killed in Kamuli as police arrest 90 suspects after NRM primaries
Violence marred Uganda's National Resistance Movement primary elections as three people died and authorities detained more than 90 suspects. Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma reported that most voting proceeded peacefully across the nation despite isolated deadly incidents. Gunmen killed Sowedi Igumbye in Kamuli district while he traveled with passenger John Bosco in vehicle UAR 749F. Attackers used bows and arrows against a woman returning from a campaign rally in Zombo district. Security forces arrested Benoni Tumwine after discovering he possessed a hand grenade in Isingiro South. Authorities intercepted a taxi carrying 14 suspected bouncers hired to disrupt voting in Dokolo South constituency. Police detained 68 Law Development...
NWSC confirms Gulu tap water meets WHO standards after typhoid fears
National Water and Sewerage Corporation officials defended their water quality after complaints emerged during a Gulu city meeting. Deputy town clerk Anthony Opiyo reported frequent typhoid infections from tap water that disappear when he drinks from boreholes. Corporation representatives blamed contamination along distribution networks rather than treatment plant failures. Monthly regulatory inspections verify plant operations meet World Health Organization standards. Officials encourage community leaders to tour facilities and observe treatment processes. Secondary contamination occurs through illegal pipe connections and poor household storage practices. Dirty overhead tanks left uncleaned for years harbor bacteria and debris...
Vipers SC secure Belgian ace Ivan Jacky Minnaert as head coach
Vipers Sports Club appointed Ivan Jacky Minnaert as their permanent head coach on Friday. The 58-year-old Belgian tactician signed a long-term agreement with the Uganda Premier League champions. Club officials did not reveal the contract duration. John Luyinda and Fred Muhumuza will serve as assistant coaches under Minnaert's leadership. The pair previously guided Vipers as co-coaches during the 2024/25 season and secured a domestic double for the club. Their successful tenure earned them positions on the new coaching staff. Minnaert arrives from Fassell Football Club in Liberia's top division. He led the team to the championship title last season with an 11-point margin over runners-up Heaven Eleven FC. The Belgian coach previously...
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