Highlanders snapped their three-game losing streak with a narrow victory over GreenFuel at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday. The Bulawayo club grabbed all three points thanks to striker Mafious Chihweta's first-half effort. Try Ncube celebrated his third match as manager with maximum points from the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash. The skillful forward pounced on a loose ball to fire home five minutes before halftime. Chihweta bagged his second goal wearing the black and white jersey.
Angry supporters staged protests outside the stadium demanding major changes at boardroom level. The fans want fresh leadership and proper management of club finances during the ongoing crisis. Despite the goal bringing some excitement, the...
President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu from duty as corruption allegations swirl around the top cop. The president ordered a judicial commission to probe damaging claims made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Ramaphosa told the nation that citizens fear rising crime and corruption plaguing the country. The dramatic move comes after Mkhwanazi accused Mchunu of deliberately destroying a specialized police unit. The commissioner claims Mchunu shut down the Political Killings Task Team back in March.
Mkhwanazi presented damning evidence including WhatsApp messages, official police documents, and phone records to support his accusations. The police boss alleged Mchunu...
Armed groups seized complete control of Moebye, a crucial transportation hub connecting multiple regional routes. The takeover threatened government operations and regional stability across the strategic junction. Military forces responded with systematic counter-terrorism strikes to retake the contested territory. Government troops successfully drove out the insurgents and reclaimed Moebye by July 6. The victory marked the first phase of broader security operations.
Combat operations expanded beyond the initial target area after the successful recapture. Military commanders ordered troops to secure an additional 4.5 kilometers of roadway leading toward Loikaw. Forces also moved to control Wari Kaw Khu and Sawngkan villages positioned...
Buddhist monasteries across Yangon Region received generous donations from the Myanmar-China Friendship Association during a two-day giving spree. The organization handed out traditional Waso robes, stacks of exercise books, and cold hard cash to religious schools and learning centers. Association members targeted monastic institutions throughout the region with their charitable campaign. Officials distributed supplies to help young monks continue their religious education. The donation drive reached multiple townships across greater Yangon.
Suhtoopan Monastic School in Thanlyin Township scored big when donors arrived with ceremonial robes and sacred alms offerings. The school's education fund swelled by K1.14 million while 525...
Myanmar's Central Bank pumped more than $1.7 million into edible oil companies during trading on July 11. Bank officials had already pushed $1.5 million from CMP purchases toward oil importers the previous day. Currency dealers also received $621,000 and 600,000 yuan injections into financial markets. The bank announced plans to funnel $30 million directly to fuel oil importers on July 8. Another $885,100 from CMP company purchases went straight to edible oil businesses.
Banking authorities moved $1.8 million and 1.3 million yuan on July 7 alone. Edible oil firms grabbed over $1.87 million while commodities importers secured $912,150 during the same session. July 4 brought $1.75 million to oil companies and $481,540 to commodities...
Palm oil prices have crashed to their lowest point in six months, hitting K6,030 per viss as global markets continue their downward spiral. The Supervisory Committee on Edible Oil Import and Distribution reported a massive K1,250 plunge during the week that ended July 13. Myanmar depends heavily on imported edible oil as domestic demand keeps growing year after year. Weak international palm oil markets have hammered local reference prices since the beginning of 2025. The committee tracks these dramatic price swings by watching FOB rates from Malaysia and Indonesia before calculating final wholesale costs.
Officials slash K1,250 from palm oil reference rates as international markets tumble further into decline. January saw wholesale...
Fifty determined ladies from Ssebanda village launched their battle against crushing poverty through a self-help savings circle called Muno Mukabi Development Group. Each woman chips in five thousand shillings every month to build their emergency fund and support small businesses like event catering. Sarah Busigye and her fellow members got fed up waiting for government assistance and decided to take control of their financial destiny. The group has been running strong for eighteen months despite facing serious money troubles. Robert Busulwa chairs the organization and watches these hardworking mothers struggle just to scrape together their monthly contributions.
Rural women across Uganda bear the heaviest burden of keeping families...
President Trump kicked off his administration by launching America toward crypto dominance through sweeping regulatory changes. His executive order pushes dollar-backed stablecoins while building massive Bitcoin reserves and protecting crypto companies from banking restrictions. Nvidia rocketed past the four trillion dollar mark as the first company to reach such heights. Microsoft trails at 3.7 trillion while Apple sits at 3.2 trillion. Graphics processing units from Nvidia power Bitcoin mining operations across the globe.
Uganda dreams of reaching 500 billion dollars by 2040 under President Museveni's ambitious expansion plan. The East African nation currently holds a 50 billion dollar valuation with technology playing a central role...
A teenage genius from Uganda grabbed international attention when she snatched top honors at a major London competition. Bamurumba Leona Marylouise crushed her rivals from China, Netherlands, and Britain during the fierce International Greenwich Olympiad battle. The 16-year-old student from Friends International Christian School created a stunning visual masterpiece about ending world hunger. Her creative project tackled one of the United Nations biggest challenges while judges watched amazed by her innovative approach. The Grade Nine superstar said access to healthy food drives her passion for helping people everywhere.
Uganda delivered multiple victories as fellow students Amara Hallelujah Atukunda and Yiga Gabriel claimed medals for...
