A security guard accused of laundering money from Zimbabwe's biggest bank robbery cannot leave jail after a judge refused his bail request. Sibonginkosi Sibanda worked as a guard before police linked him to the massive Ecobank heist that netted criminals 4.4 million dollars. Prosecutors changed his charges from armed robbery to money laundering when they could not prove he actually took part in the October 2023 crime. The 49-year-old man from Cowdray Park suburb will stay locked up until his next court appearance on July 21. Police worry Sibanda might run away or interfere with their investigation.
His defense lawyer Prince Butshe-Dube attacked the prosecution case and found major problems with how police handled the investigation...
Former bank chief Gideon Gono appeared in court Friday to accuse a married couple of stealing millions from him. Clark Clever Makoni and his wife Beverly face fraud charges over Valley Lodge company takeover allegations. The state claims they tricked Gono out of ZWL$137 million during a shady business deal. Prosecutors say the pair forged documents to make themselves company directors without permission. Both defendants deny wrongdoing and fight the accusations.
Gono hired the Makonis back in July 2017 to run Valley Lodge and other properties he controlled. Court papers show the couple supposedly went beyond their management duties and grabbed control illegally. They allegedly created fake paperwork naming Clark as director and company...
Scott Sakupwanya rolled up to Rufaro Stadium on Sunday driving a brand new Lamborghini Urus that costs more than $240,000. The wealthy businessman came to watch his football team Scottland FC take on CAPS United during a major league match. His flashy luxury SUV caught everyone's attention as he parked outside the stadium. The gold dealer turned football club owner made quite an entrance with his expensive ride. Fans and photographers snapped pictures of the shiny vehicle before kickoff.
CAPS United crushed Scottland FC with a 1-0 victory that silenced all the pregame hype. Zambian striker Chris Mugalu scored the winning goal with a header late during the first half. The Green Machine celebrated their revenge after losing 2-0 to...
Government workers packed into a computer training center for lessons about talking to people online. The Ministry of ICT teamed up with MultiChoice Uganda to teach 200 communication officers new digital tricks. Dr. Aminah Zawedde told the crowd that modern government must learn to speak the language of smartphones and social media. She said officials need these skills because fake news spreads faster than wildfire across the internet. The week-long program happened at the National ICT Innovations Hub located right there at Nakawa.
Zawedde explained that every government worker needs to understand how people use apps like WhatsApp and TikTok. She warned that if officials stay off social media platforms, they cannot fight lies or share...
President Museveni rolled out the red carpet for rugby bigwigs at his fancy State Lodge home. Herbert Mensah from Rugby Africa brought his whole crew to chat about upcoming tournaments. The president went crazy for rugby and called it the perfect sport for bringing people together. He said the game teaches teamwork better than any other sport around. Uganda just scored the chance to host the massive 2025 Rugby Africa Cup.
Museveni bragged about how rugby builds strong teams instead of selfish players. He told the visitors that Uganda used to be a total mess before he brought peace to the country. The president remembered his soccer days and how sports shaped his young life. He gave props to female athletes who make Uganda look good...
Denis Onyango agreed to teach Uganda Cranes goalkeepers before the CHAN tournament starts. The former national team captain will share his skills during his vacation back home. Onyango currently plays for Mamelodi Sundowns down south. He stepped onto the Luzira prison training ground on July 7th at 10 in the morning. Media reporters watched the special session unfold.
The experienced keeper will spend 26 days working with the national team goalkeepers. His knowledge comes from years of playing at top clubs like Supersport United. Onyango led Uganda as captain from April 2017 until April 2021. He earned the PSL Keeper of the Season award during his career. The goalkeeper also won African Player of the Year honors.
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Joe Walker Foundation organized a massive 21-kilometer safety march that grabbed attention across Kampala. The group wanted people to notice how many deaths happen because of motorcycle crashes. Hundreds of walkers joined the public event that kicked off at 8 a.m. from Sheraton Hotel. The route took everyone through busy neighborhoods like Nakawa, Ntinda, Kamwokya, and Nankulabye before returning to the starting point. Foundation members talked with motorcycle taxi drivers at their waiting spots during the entire journey.
Motorcycle taxis serve as the main transportation choice for most Kampala residents and millions of other Ugandans. These fast and reliable rides also provide jobs for hundreds of thousands of men across the country...
Uganda and Kenya kicked off a massive business gathering at a fancy Kampala hotel. The four-day event started Sunday at Hilton Garden Inn with government officials and business leaders from both countries. Ambassador Paul Mukumbya from Uganda's Mombasa office runs the show with his business-focused approach. Kenya's top diplomat Joash Maangi loves how Uganda puts money matters first. The meeting aims to boost trade between the two East African neighbors.
Trade Minister Wilson Mbadi delivered hard truths about regional commerce during his speech. East African countries only trade 16 percent among themselves compared to Europe's impressive 67 percent rate. Mbadi challenged regional leaders to tear down barriers that hurt business growth...
Maria Gorret quit her government job and started growing mushrooms after her family member got diabetes. She spent 15 years working for Uganda's government before jumping into the agriculture business. The mushrooms she grew at home helped improve her relative's health condition. Maria launched Nature's Essence Ltd during 2022 and focused on vegetable and herb products. Her company puts mushrooms at the center of everything they do.
The dfcu Rising Woman Initiative gave Maria the boost she needed to expand her business. This program started back in 2018 and helps female entrepreneurs across Uganda grow their companies. Maria applied for Season 5 of the competition just one week before the deadline closed. She won the contest and...
