Planned hearings about killings from the 1980s did not begin as expected in Zimbabwe on Thursday. Officials blamed missing money and confusion about schedules for the delay. The meetings were supposed to help survivors of mass killings that happened decades ago. Court challenges also threatened to stop the process before it could start.
Robert Mugabe sent soldiers to kill thousands of people starting in 1983. The former leader used troops trained in North Korea to attack areas that supported his political rival Joshua Nkomo. Most victims came from the Ndebele ethnic group that lived in western Zimbabwe. Experts estimate 20,000 people died during these attacks over several years.
Current President Emmerson Mnangagwa wanted traditional...
A new political party plans to spread its message across northern Uganda through community meetings and local campaigns. The People's Front for Freedom announced its expansion strategy during a Thursday gathering at Gulu City. Betty Aol Ocan serves as an executive member for the group and spoke about upcoming activities. The party invited more than 100 people from five districts to attend planning sessions. Members have begun collecting application forms for parliament seats and local government positions.
The organization will hold its first major event on July 8 at a Kampala venue. Silver Daniel Olweny wants to represent Torchi County and promised to visit every village to promote the party. Moses Abonga leads the group's Pece-Laroo...
A house fire destroyed the former home of Dr. Paul Kawanga Ssemogerere on Friday afternoon in Lubaga, a suburb of Kampala. The late Democratic Party leader had lived at the residence before his death in 2022. Local residents heard a loud crack before smoke began pouring from the roof. Neighbors rushed to help fight the flames using buckets and basins. Police and fire brigade teams arrived to battle the blaze.
Margaret Namaganda lives nearby and witnessed the fire start. Joseph Kalema watched as people tried to save items from the burning house. The flames spread quickly despite efforts from residents and emergency workers. Community members felt shocked at losing such an important landmark. Nobody suffered injuries during the incident...
Bank of Uganda released its auction schedule for government securities covering the next fiscal year. The calendar spans from July 2025 through June 2026 and lists when the central bank will sell Treasury Bills and Treasury Bonds. These financial instruments help fund government operations and manage money flow across Uganda's banking system. The schedule gives investors clear dates for purchasing government debt securities. Officials hope the predictable timing will attract more buyers to these safe investment options.
Treasury Bills will be sold every week with same-day settlement after each auction. The bank offers three different time periods for these short-term securities lasting 91 days, 182 days or 364 days. Treasury Bonds go...
Uganda Communications Commission held a breakfast meeting to thank supporters of the recent Uganda Film Festival. The 12th festival edition attracted more than 30,000 people during its May 26 to June 6 run. Officials praised sponsors and partners who helped make the event successful. Director Julianne Mweheire said the festival required teamwork from many groups. Executive Director Nyombi Thembo announced the strong attendance numbers at the gathering.
The festival featured training programs, workshops, film showings and award ceremonies across Uganda. Participants learned new skills and showcased their creative work during the two-week event. Veteran filmmaker Mariam Ndagire received recognition for her contributions to the industry...
SC Villa midfielder Reagan Mpande joined Uganda Cranes training for the 2024 African Nations Championship. The attacking player expressed happiness about representing his country at the continental tournament. East Africa will host the competition from August 2 through 30. Mpande thanked God, his club management and teammates for supporting his selection. The player wants to score goals and create opportunities for Uganda during the championship.
Head coaches Fred Muhumuza and Morley Byekwaso lead team preparations at Luzira Prison Grounds. Players completed their third training session on Wednesday. Express FC midfielder Alex Emmanuel Wasswa praised the positive team atmosphere. Different club players are working together well during...
President Yoweri Museveni blamed youth protests across Africa on poor economic planning during a speech to senior military officers. He spoke at the Senior Command and Staff College in Kimaka where 52 officers from seven countries attended training. Museveni said African leaders have failed to create wealth and use natural resources properly. The president called for Pan-African economic unity as the answer to unrest and poverty. He warned that current donor-driven policies cannot solve the continent's problems.
A Kenyan officer asked about Generation Z uprisings spreading across Africa. Museveni responded that nations must shift to homegrown economic strategies focused on wealth creation. He cited Uganda's progress from having only 4...
President Yoweri Museveni met with Uganda's Banyarwanda community at State House Entebbe on June 25. He promised to protect the rights of people with Rwandan ancestry who have lived in Uganda for many years. The president said local officials should treat these communities fairly and with respect. He stressed that people known by their neighbors for decades deserve full recognition as Ugandans. Museveni warned against harassment or denial of government services to these residents.
The president issued new rules for proving citizenship under his constitutional powers. Local leaders can verify citizenship through endorsement letters from village and district officials. People born in Uganda should receive documents without rejection...
Young business owners across Uganda are changing their lives through money training and loans from Equity Bank Uganda. The bank works with the Mastercard Foundation to help 4.3 million young people find jobs and start companies before 2030. Women, refugees and people with disabilities receive special focus under this program. Many youth struggled to manage their small businesses before getting help. They made mistakes like mixing personal and business money or failing to track sales.
Financial training sessions taught these entrepreneurs how to keep records and make budgets. A woman who sold hair products learned to separate business funds from personal spending. A farmer discovered how to track his crop investments and profits. Group...
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