Uganda prepares to welcome hundreds of Africa's hottest travel content creators for a massive conference. The third annual Africa Travel Content Creator Conference lands in Kampala during October. Taste of Africa Vibes runs the event and boasts more than 67,000 members worldwide. Digital storytellers will gather at Protea Skys Hotel to swap secrets about promoting African tourism. The hotel offers special rates of $130 per night for visiting guests.
Content creators, tourism boards, brands, and media outlets will pack the three-day conference. Organizers expect over 200 people to attend the event themed around creative African content. Tickets cost 180,000 Ugandan shillings with early bird pricing at 150,000 shillings. The price covers...
The top police boss rushed to Ssembabule District after trouble broke out during political party elections. Inspector General Abas Byakagaba met with local security chiefs and party candidates to calm fears about upcoming votes. He told everyone the police force stands ready to keep peace during the heated campaign season. The meeting happened because recent incidents made people worry about safety during the primary elections. Byakagaba said his officers found most residents living peacefully despite the earlier problems.
The police chief promised to flood the area with extra cops and motorcycles to stop any violence. He said all security agencies work together but police lead the charge during election campaigns. The army only jumps...
A government minister made a surprise visit to check on women learning job skills at training centers run by a local charity. Alice Kaboyo went to Luuka District to see the work of the Judith Foundation, which teaches people how to make money through tailoring, hairdressing, and other trades. The foundation has trained over 20,000 people at 32 centers across the district. Judith Nalumansi started the program to help women who missed out on regular schooling. The minister praised the work and said it helps the government build the country.
Kaboyo told parents to stop sending their kids to work in sugarcane fields and factories instead of school. She wants children to become doctors, engineers, and lawyers rather than waste their futures...
PostBank grabbed attention at the massive agricultural show that brought together farmers from across East Africa. The bank staged special sessions to teach rural women about money-making farming loans during the week-long event. Julius Akais from PostBank spoke to women leaders from Uganda, Kenya, and Zambia about getting cash for their crops. The 31st National Agricultural Show ran from late June into early July with the theme of technology driving farm wealth. Hundreds of farmers packed the venue to learn about new ways to boost their harvests.
The bank rolled out details about their Large-Scale Commercial Farmers Scheme and Grow Loans that help farmers expand their operations. Akais walked the women through different lending...
Uganda's top trade official made a bold pitch to Indonesian business leaders at a fancy Jakarta hotel. Gen. Wilson Mbadi Mbasu told the crowd that Uganda wants their companies to come invest in his country. The minister spoke at the Pearl of Africa Business Forum and painted Uganda as a goldmine waiting to be discovered. He talked up opportunities in tourism, technology, mining, and oil drilling. The general said both countries could get rich by working together.
The numbers show Uganda and Indonesia barely trade with each other right here. Uganda sold about 39 million dollars worth of stuff to Indonesia last year, mostly cocoa and raw materials. Indonesia sent back only 17 million dollars worth of goods like steel, machines, and...
A lawyer faces serious money laundering charges after authorities caught him stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a professor. Andrew Obam appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court after investigators from three different agencies worked together to build their case. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit teamed up with police and prosecutors to bring down the suspect. Court officials say Obam will stay behind bars until his next hearing. The theft happened over two years and involved elaborate planning.
Obam worked with David Kaliisa, who drove for Professor Kanyeihamba, to pull off the scheme. The pair stole checks belonging to the professor and used them to transfer money illegally. They moved over 56,500 US dollars into a law...
Zimbabwe Warriors failed to climb the FIFA world rankings after disappointing results against Burkina Faso and Niger last month. The national team lost their match against Burkina Faso before managing only a 1-1 draw with Niger. These poor performances kept the Warriors stuck at 116th place globally with exactly 1157.45 points. The team also remained frozen at 30th position on the African continent rankings. Football fans across Zimbabwe had hoped for better results from their national squad.
The Warriors cannot seem to break through to higher positions despite playing regular international friendlies. Their recent matches showed the team still struggles to win games against similar level opponents. The draw with Niger prevented them...
Knox Mutizwa stays stuck at Golden Arrows while club bosses figure out his future. The 31-year-old striker has been told to pack his bags and find another team after falling out with coach Manqoba Mngqithi. Mutizwa still holds an active contract with the South African club despite being frozen out completely. The Zimbabwe international clearly does not feature in the manager's plans for the upcoming season. Golden Arrows management refuses to rush into any hasty decisions about his departure.
KickOff.com reports that contract termination talks will happen within the next few weeks between both parties. The veteran forward has spent over eight years with Golden Arrows since joining them back in January 2017. Mutizwa first arrived on...
French winger Ousmane Dembélé has become the hottest name in world football after his stunning display against Real Madrid. The Paris Saint-Germain star helped crush the Spanish giants 4-0 in the Club World Cup semifinals yesterday. Dembélé continues his incredible season that has football fans talking across Europe. His performances have reached another level both for club and country. The French speedster looks unstoppable as PSG prepares for Sunday's final against Chelsea.
Football experts at L'Équipe believe Dembélé has already sewn up the Golden Ball award for 2025. The newspaper says his impact in big matches makes him the clear favorite for the prestigious prize. Dembélé delivers when it matters most and has won every major...
