President John Dramani Mahama told religious leaders he wants to build strong government systems that future leaders cannot destroy. The Ghanaian leader spoke on Friday about his plans to fix the country's economy through good leadership. Mahama believes effective management will create better lives for citizens across Ghana. He promised to establish high standards of government service during his four-year term. The president wants people to trust their democracy again after recent problems.
Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia questioned how the ruling party helped strengthen Ghana's currency recently. Bawumia challenged NDC officials to name specific policies that made the cedi gain value against other currencies. The former vice...
Josephat Kwalira became the first person to score during the new NBS Bank National Division League season. Mitundu Baptist FC crushed Mchinji Villa 4-0 at Mchinji Community Ground on Saturday. Raheem Mtondera earned player of the match honors after scoring three goals against the home team. Kwalira found the net after 15 minutes of play to start the historic scoring. The visitors controlled the game from the opening whistle and never looked back.
Mtondera struck twice before halftime with goals at the 20-minute and 28-minute marks. The attacking player completed his hat trick just four minutes after the second half began. Mchinji Villa earned a penalty kick during the 62nd minute but could not convert the chance. Goalkeeper Dyson Gama...
Social casino games spread quickly across Africa as mobile phones connect more people to digital entertainment. Players enjoy spinning slot machines and watching bright animations without spending real money on gambling. These apps work well on smartphones even when internet speeds are slowly. Mobile access drives most internet use across countries like Malawi, where people prefer phone-based gaming over computers. Casino-style games offer stress-free fun during breaks from work or travel time.
People choose social slots because they avoid competitive pressure and financial worry. Game makers create different themes from fruit symbols to fantasy adventures that appeal to various tastes. Players earn virtual coins and unlock new levels...
Apple prepares to show major software changes at its developer conference next week. The company plans to redesign several operating systems for Apple Watch and Apple TV devices. Mark Gurman reports that watchOS 12 and tvOS 19 will receive significant visual updates alongside iOS 19. Apple wants to create a consistent design across all its products and services. The tech giant hopes these changes will break away from recent design stagnation.
iOS 19 will bring circular app icons and improved artificial intelligence features to iPhones. Apple also plans to change how the Home Screen looks and works for users. The company draws design ideas from its Vision Pro headset software, VisionOS. Transparent glass effects from the headset will...
A Lira journalist won his court battle against a former city mayor who attacked him during work. Justice Duncan Gaswaga ordered Mike Ogwang Olwa Veve to pay Bismark Isaac Olang 10 million shillings for damages. The judge also made Ogwang cover all legal costs from the lawsuit. Olang works for Unity FM radio station and was doing his job when the assault happened. Human Rights Network for Journalists helped him fight the case through Walyemera Advocates law firm.
The attack took place on January 18, 2020, at Lira Municipal offices during a public meeting. Officials told Olang to leave the room, but he kept reporting from the doorway area. Ogwang became angry and confronted the reporter outside the meeting hall. The mayor punched and...
Democratic Republic of Congo senators voted to remove former president Joseph Kabila's legal protections. Eighty-eight senators supported the decision at the People's Palace on Thursday afternoon. Five lawmakers opposed the move, and three chose not to vote either way. Senators accused Kabila of helping M23 rebels fight against government forces. The special commission charged him with treason and supporting armed groups that commit war crimes.
Eric Nkuba testified that he heard phone calls between Kabila and rebel leaders. The witness said Kabila spoke directly with Corneille Nangaa, who leads the M23 rebel movement. Senators believe Kabila worked with foreign powers to overthrow legal government institutions. Military courts will...
Four police officers face serious charges after courts accused them of stealing gold from a local businessman. James Besigye Kiguuya leads the group that also consists of Simon Owona, Pracid Mulangira, and Monday Tibaijuka. All four men work for the Flying Squad police unit at Kireka barracks near Kampala. They appeared before Magistrate Frank Namanya on Friday for their court hearing. Officers cannot enter pleas because the High Court must handle such serious criminal cases.
Police say the officers robbed John Vian Tumukunde of one kilogram of gold worth 380 million shillings. The theft happened on May 9 at Solent Avenue when the suspects used guns and pistols during the attack. Court papers show the officers planned the robbery ahead...
A court sentenced Ramadhan Ngobi to prison for one year after he stole school money. The 58-year-old headteacher took 176 million shillings from Nakazigo Primary School's accounts. He was supposed to use the cash to build two classrooms and toilet facilities for students, but Ngobi spent the construction funds on himself instead of helping children learn. Magistrate Christopher Opit also banned him from government jobs for ten years.
The judge ordered Ngobi to pay back every shilling he stole from the school budget. Officials will put the returned money into a special government account at the Bank of Uganda. Court records show Ngobi broke two laws when he misused public funds and abused his position. His prison sentences will happen...
Eleven people suffered serious injuries when a Gateway Bus Company vehicle crashed on Sunday morning. The SCANIA bus with registration number UBM 707X was traveling from Kampala to Kabale District with passengers on board. Police spokesman Elly Maate confirmed the accident happened at 6:10 AM at Rwabahazi Cell on the Ntungamo-Kabale Highway. The driver lost control of the bus after hitting a woman walking on the roadside. The vehicle rolled into a water ditch and flipped over.
The injured passengers range from 11 years old to 77 years old and come from different backgrounds. Driver Balabye Karim was among those hurt during the crash. Other victims were Rwakinda Dafroza Tumushabe, Kyomuhangi Assumpta, and several children from the same...
