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UPDF Soldiers in Wild Showdown with Wakiso Cops
Thirteen soldiers attacked Wakiso Police Station on Monday night during a land fight. The troops wanted police help to kick people off disputed property without court papers. Police leaders said no because the soldiers lacked proper legal documents. The military workers got angry and started shooting at officers. Police fired back and made the soldiers run away. This marks another clash between army troops and local police forces. Last month at Lubowa Police Station, armed soldiers beat up officers and hurt civilians. Lt. Samson ながら led that attack after police questioned his arrest methods. Five officers needed medical care from their injuries. Six civilians ended up at the hospital after severe beatings. Security experts worry about...
Tumukunde Campaign Thugs Torture Rival
Trouble hits Rukungiri District as Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde faces serious claims about his campaign workers. A business owner says the team hurt him after he took down their posters from his shop. The man named Eliab Keinamura went to the hospital for his injuries. Police let him go after the campaign team accused him of destroying their signs. He says they questioned him about supporting Isaac Atukunda instead of Tumukunde. Tumukunde wants to win the Rukungiri Municipality seat for Parliament against Atukunda. People who back Atukunda claim Tumukunde's group keeps threatening voters around the district. They want the ruling party leaders and President to stop what they call harassment. Tumukunde spoke on radio recently and threatened...
Uganda Declares War on Fake Passports with Dutch Squad
Uganda teams up with Netherlands to fight fake travel papers. Dutch experts will train Uganda's border guards and police officers to spot forged documents. The training started Monday after Uganda caught many people using fake passports at border checkpoints. Major General Apollo Kasiita-Gowa leads Uganda's immigration office. He says the training comes at the right time because officers keep finding fake papers and people pretending to be someone else. The partnership will help Uganda protect its borders better and keep citizens safe. Fake documents create major problems around the world. They help criminals move across borders and make human trafficking easier. Bad actors use forged papers to commit crimes and hurt countries'...
Muvhango Shocks Fans With Final Curtain
South Africa will lose its longest-running Tshivenda television drama when Muvhango ends on August 8, 2025. The South African Broadcasting Corporation announced Wednesday that the show will close after 28 years of continuous broadcasting. Creator Duma ka Ndlovu launched the series on SABC2 during April 1997 as the first major production featuring Tshivenda language. The program broke new ground for indigenous language representation on mainstream television networks. Word of Mouth Productions developed the cultural phenomenon that changed how South Africans viewed local content. Popular characters like Chief Azwindini and Thandaza became household names across the country. Gabriel Temudzani and Leleti Khumalo starred among talented...
Giwa Brands Selling Holy Oil as Witchcraft Scandal
Pastor Adewale Giwa blasted religious leaders who charge money for blessed oil and water. The Senior Pastor from The Second Coming of Christ Ministry called these clergymen witch doctors during Sunday service. He reminded worshippers that Jesus never sold holy items during his earthly ministry. Biblical records show disciples gave away healing materials without asking for payment. Church members should avoid pastors who demand cash for spiritual products. Giwa warned believers about ministers who promise business success through purchased oils. He compared such practices to traditional herbalist methods. The devil retrieves anything he appears to give people according to the pastor. Jesus Christ performed miracles without selling...
Mambo Dhuterere Stuck in Mama Marriage Trap
Apostle Talent Chiwenga claims money cannot save gospel singer Mambo Dhuterere's troubled marriage. The preacher described the union as resembling a mother and child rather than husband and wife. He made these comments during a recent church service. Chiwenga predicted the relationship will end despite financial support from businessman Wicknell Chivayo. The apostle saw photos of the couple receiving gifts and cards. Chiwenga criticized both partners for their appearance and behavior patterns. He said Dhuterere dresses like a young boy with poor fashion choices. The woman appears more like a mother figure according to the religious leader. Their public interactions suggest an unhealthy power dynamic between the spouses. The preacher...
Newborn Deaths Soar In Zimbabwe Health Survey Drama
Zimbabwe released results from a major health study that surveyed nearly 11,000 families across the country. The research team achieved a 99 percent response rate during data collection. Government officials will use these findings to plan better health programs and policies. The survey helps track progress toward national development goals and international commitments. ZIMSTAT Director General Tafadzwa Bandama said the data provides evidence for measuring current strategy effectiveness. Health officials plan to apply survey results when creating the next national development strategy. The research supports Zimbabwe's work toward Sustainable Development Goals and African Union targets. Government agencies have conducted similar...
Prisons Play Nice ZHRC Cheers Inmate Family Reunions
Zimbabwe's human rights watchdog praised the prison service for better treatment of inmates. Chairperson Jessie Majome spoke to reporters about positive changes at correctional facilities. The commission visited prisons and found guards responding well to human rights concerns. Prison officials released 94 people who waited too long for trials. These actions follow constitutional requirements for fair treatment. The Family Week program lets prisoners spend time with relatives away from cells. Majome called the two-year-old initiative progressive and helpful for rehabilitation. Some inmates missed the commission visit because they were visiting family members. The program recognizes that family bonds help former prisoners stay out of...
SADC Talks Go Next Level in Zimbabwe Trade Blowout
Southern African leaders gathered at Zimbabwe's Parliament building to discuss trade deals. Senior officials and trade ministers from SADC countries want faster business growth through new technology. The meetings happen before Thursday's formal minister conference. Zimbabwe leads SADC and pushes for better cooperation between member nations. The country wants past summit decisions put into action. Ambassador Albert Chimbindi opened the senior officials meeting with strong words about regional unity. He said African countries must work together before joining the Continental Free Trade Area. The diplomat wants SADC nations to build more factories and create jobs. Past meeting decisions need real programs that help people across...
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