Uganda's Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng told reporters Friday that the malaria vaccine works well and keeps people safe. She wants everyone to know this as Uganda adds the vaccine to regular shots for kids starting April 2. She spoke in Kampala about how scientists spent many years creating this vaccine, and African researchers helped develop it from the start. Aceng needed to address some people who questioned whether the vaccine really works over time.
The World Health Organization approved this vaccine after careful testing. In 2022, they okayed the RTS, S version because it stops severe malaria in young children. Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi gave these shots to kids through their national programs. Then, in 2023, the WHO approved...
President Kiir and his South Sudan government claim Dr. Riek Machar planned a rebellion to create chaos. Information Minister Michael Makuei announced Friday that spy reports show Machar has contacted SPLA-IO forces since March 2025. These messages urged rebellion against the government. Makuei stated that Machar wanted to block upcoming elections and push South Sudan back into war.
The government directly blames Machar for the White Army militia attack on government troops in Nasir, Upper Nile State. This assault killed Commander Majur Dak and scattered government soldiers. Officials say SPLA-IO kept gathering fighters and spreading tribal hatred, claiming to defend Naath land. They accuse Machar of ordering unified forces to attack...
The Uganda Revenue Authority wants landlords everywhere to come forward about their rental properties. They need to sign up for rental income tax before they face big fines. At recent tax meetings in Mbarara and Lyantonde, Isaac Aijuka told property owners they should use the URA's voluntary program. He warned that the URA can find hidden properties through their research teams.
Rental income tax applies to all buildings that make money - homes or businesses. Landlords must tell the URA what they expect to earn at the start of each money year. Aijuka showed how URA figures out the tax amounts and asked landlords to keep good payment records. He said these records help track your yearly income and prevent the URA from making harsh...
Equity Bank teamed up with FITSPA FinTech companies to build fresh digital banking tools. They shared this news at their morning gathering. Both sides met to talk about how working together helps customers, fixes problems, and brings banking to more people across Uganda. Leaders from banks and tech firms discussed ways their teamwork can change how services reach everyday users.
The Equity Bank leader, Gift Shoko, pointed out that tech changes everything about money moves and business deals. These advances reshape how banks work and what customers expect when they bank. Shoko mentioned that Equity learned that future banking success depends on teaming up with tech firms. Banks must share systems to make banking better for everyone...
ASUS just showed us its best Socket AM5 motherboard yet—the ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme. Until recently, ASUS offered the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero for great connections and the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex for serious overclocking. They decided to make something even better when AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D chips became the fastest gaming processors around. This board goes head-to-head with top models from other brands like the MSI MEG X870E Godlike and GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme.
The board uses the bigger E-ATX size format. It needs lots of power through a 24-pin ATX connector, two 8-pin EPS connectors, and an 8-pin PCIe power plug. ASUS packed its strongest CPU power system ever for AMD platforms into this board—even stronger than the 22-phase...
Hamlet Matavire shared a theory about those property attacks against Kuda Tagwirei, John Mangudya, Tinoda Machakaire, and Wicknell Chivhayo. He thinks everything might be fake. His sources told him FAZ leaders planned these bombings themselves. They needed a reason to declare a seven-day State of Emergency. Their real target? Shutting down the M31 Movement.
Matavire warns people to expect more staged events soon. He predicts shop fires will happen next. The authorities will blame all these problems on M31 activists. Reports confirmed that unknown attackers did bomb the properties of these four businessmen last night. They used cars for the attacks. The criminals poured gas on these vehicles afterward and burned them.
A separate...
The military leadership in Zimbabwe faces big changes. General Nzvede will take over as the Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander, replacing General Valerio Sibanda. Insiders have confirmed this move. Sources say Sibanda won't step down but move up to become Vice President instead of Kembo Mohadi.
Recent events add context to these changes. During a weekend ZimEye interview, Marry Mubaiwa Chiwenga spoke highly of Mohadi. She mentioned he saved her life when a grenade exploded beneath her feet at White City Stadium. The same interview included her harsh words for ZANU PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa. She claimed he used her problems for political advantage without ever speaking to her directly.
Reports indicate that Mohadi won't just...
LynneM reports that the Precabe Farm kitchen cabinet led by Dr. Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa has made another big move. They plan to replace the current Vice President Kembo Mohadi with General Philip Valerio Sibanda. Mohadi has been dealing with colon cancer for some time. The kitchen cabinet aims straight for major changes by moving General Sibanda out of his Zimbabwe Defence Forces position.
Reports suggest General Sibanda will take over as Vice President very soon. The announcement might happen within days, according to these sources. This represents yet another power play from the influential group surrounding the First Lady. The health issues of VP Mohadi have created an opportunity for this significant leadership change.
The Anti-Corruption court in Kampala sent criminal summons for Agnes Nandutu, who used to serve as state minister for Karamoja Affairs. She needs to answer for taking iron sheets that should have gone to people who needed them in Karamoja. Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga made this decision Friday after hearing from state attorney David Bisamunyu. He told the court Nandutu skipped her appearance even though medical reports say she can work despite being sick.
Earlier, the court asked for someone to check Nandutu's health claims. The prosecution brought a full report from Nakasero Hospital showing she really is sick but can still handle work duties. The report suggested she avoid stress. The prosecution argued that her absence seemed like she...
