Zimbabwe aims to showcase its economic potential at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, which starts today. The country will highlight its mineral resources, tourist attractions, and business-friendly climate at the global event, which runs through October 13. Zimbabwe joins 170 nations under the theme "Beyond the Limits," with plans for a Business Forum on July 15 where local companies can meet investors. The next day marks Zimbabwe National Day, with President Mnangagwa expected to attend.
Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira believes Zimbabwe can attract major foreign investment at the expo. He points to the country's human capital, natural resources, and agricultural climate as key assets. Exports have jumped from $2 billion in...
Namcor and TotalEnergies say people are attending their meetings despite claims in The Namibian newspaper. The companies challenged a report titled "Little interest in TotalEnergies consultations." They stated that Namibians have shown strong participation at community discussions about the offshore Venus Field energy project.
More than 100 people came to Keetmanshoop to ask questions about protecting the environment. Bethanie saw over 200 residents fill the Community Hall for similar talks. Lüderitz had the largest turnout, with 300 participants staying late to learn about project displays. Nearly 600 Namibians have joined these discussions across different locations.
The companies explained that these meetings help gather public...
The ruling party in Mashonaland West has started looking for someone to replace Mr. Blessed Geza. Party officials removed Geza from his position because he reportedly disrespected President Mnangagwa. Geza served on the Central Committee, which makes important decisions between party gatherings. Officials also kicked out Gifford Gomwe from the same area for similar reasons.
Mary Mliswa-Chikoka, who leads ZANU PF in Mashonaland West, discussed filling these empty spots during a meeting at Mbafa Primary School on Saturday. The party continues to strengthen internal rules to ensure members remain loyal to the president. Both former officials faced serious consequences for their actions against leadership. The party seems determined to...
The ruling party in Mashonaland West has started looking for someone to replace Mr. Blessed Geza. Party officials removed Geza from his position because he reportedly disrespected President Mnangagwa. Geza served on the Central Committee, which makes important decisions between party gatherings. Officials also kicked out Gifford Gomwe from the same area for similar reasons.
Mary Mliswa-Chikoka, who leads ZANU PF in Mashonaland West, discussed filling these empty spots during a meeting at Mbafa Primary School on Saturday. The party continues to strengthen internal rules to ensure members remain loyal to the president. Both former officials faced serious consequences for their actions against leadership. The party seems determined to...
President Museveni urged African leaders to abandon identity politics yesterday at State House Entebbe. He spoke to 26 Burundian military officers who visited to learn from Uganda's experience. The president compared politics to medicine, saying wrong diagnosis leads to wrong treatment. Many African leaders focused on tribal or religious identity instead of tackling poverty.
Museveni recalled rejecting identity politics as a student in the 1960s. He explained how his movement identified three key missions: prosperity for all Ugandans, strategic security, and African integration. These missions led to four principles: patriotism, Pan-Africanism, socio-economic transformation, and democracy. The president emphasized that Ugandans must...
President Museveni celebrated peace during an event in Yumbe District, marking 23 years since a key agreement with former rebels. He expressed happiness about national unity, pointing to equal army recruitment across all districts. The president credited peace to his government's policy of opposing wrong ideas instead of people.
Museveni promised phased payments totaling 26 billion shillings to West Nile ex-combatants, starting with 1 billion shillings handed over at the ceremony. He explained that addressing all needs takes time because maintaining peace comes first. The president also revealed a monument honoring former rebel leaders who signed the 2002 agreement that ended fighting.
Gen. Moses Ali reported that 513 UNRF combatants...
Police report a suspected murder-suicide that rocked the Bulaga community in Wakiso District Friday night. Officers first heard about a man who killed himself near Bulaga Daily Market around 10:30 pm. When authorities arrived at the scene, they discovered he had murdered his girlfriend before ending his life.
Police identified the victims as casual workers Mayanja Umar and Namakula Sumaya, also known as Nakijjoba Jackie. Metropolitan spokesperson Patrick Onyango said their investigation shows Mayanja attacked Namakula with a hammer and knives before going to an empty room nearby. He reportedly bought ropes from a local shop, which he used to hang himself. Both bodies went to the city mortuary for medical examination.
This incident...
Medical experts from Makerere University have brought their fight against antimicrobial resistance to the Kampala slums. They visited Katanga and Kamwokya communities Friday as part of an ongoing health campaign. The Uganda Youth Consortium aims to reduce deaths from bacteria, viruses, and fungi that no longer respond to medicines. AMR caused 1.27 million global deaths in 2019 and contributes to nearly 5 million deaths worldwide.
According to campaign leaders, Uganda faces about 30,000 annual deaths from drug-resistant infections. Maureen Kisakye, a microbiology lab technologist, emphasized the urgency of community action. Dr. Fred Edema Otto said the group uses various approaches, including music, dance, drama, and social media, to...
Train passengers traveling between Kampala and Mukono will see services restart Monday after a brief pause. The Uganda Railway Corporation halted operations on April 6 to fix problems along the route. Workers completed repairs at the Namanve embankment, making the railway safe again for travel.
URC officials confirmed Saturday that technical teams finished all restoration work needed on the line. Commuter trains became popular after their introduction last June, offering people an escape from traffic jams and expensive transport options. Many passengers found the service helpful across different income brackets.
The trains regularly fill with riders leaving Mukono station and remain crowded even after reaching Namanve. This high...
