Uganda faces possible economic troubles as new policies from President Trump and Vice President Vance take effect. The rising strength of the US dollar against the Ugandan shilling creates major risks for the country's money system. The shilling lost value by 0.7% against the dollar in January 2025, trading at an average rate of 3,688.96 shillings per dollar compared to 3,664.08 shillings in December 2024. This change started right after Trump won the election, according to Stephen Kaboyo, who runs Alpha Capital.
Companies in energy, oil, gas, telecom, and manufacturing need more dollars, which drives down the shilling's value. Looking at the full year, the shilling actually gained strength by 3.1% from January 2024 to January 2025...
Uganda has seen strong growth in its cocoa business during the last ten years. Farmers across the country have increased their production and earned more money from this valuable crop. The entire supply chain has benefited from these improvements. Agricultural experts point to cocoa as a major export that continues to expand every year.
These farming specialists call for additional money for new tools that can improve Ugandan cocoa and make it easier to track. They believe this would help sell more beans to buyers around the world. The numbers show amazing progress already. Back in 2013, Uganda grew 23,000 metric tonnes of cocoa beans and earned $54 million.
Fast-forward to late 2024, and production jumped to 52,000 metric tonnes—more...
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has given death sentences to 55 soldiers who ran away from battle and stole from local areas. These Armed Forces troops fled from M23 rebel fighters and then took items from towns near Lubero in North Kivu. The court met close to the fighting areas in Musienene State starting last Monday. Officials arrested 66 soldiers after they robbed places along National Road Number 2 when they retreated from battle.
The soldiers caused fear among people in Lubero-Centre, Kimbulu, Musienene, and Butembo as they ran through these areas. Major Georges Nkuwa announced the harsh punishments on Friday night. Besides the death sentences, other soldiers received various prison terms. One must serve five...
Yeston released fresh Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics cards called Sakura and Sakura Atlantis. The Atlantis version shows off a beautiful color blend that changes from blue to pink. This special pearl paint creates a different look as light hits the surface. Both cards come with three fans, take up three slots, and sport white circuit boards plus matching brackets.
These powerful cards contain the Navi 48 XTX chip running 4096 Stream Processors for heavy computing tasks. Users receive 16GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit connection path, which handles various programs with ease. The standard power usage stays at 304 watts during normal operation. The faster mode pushes clock speeds to 2520 MHz regular and 3060 MHz when boosted, though...
GALAX launched their new RTX 5070 Ti HOF OC LAB Deluxe card with the GB203 GPU. The card uses a 14+6+6 phase power system that keeps things stable when you push it hard. Standard models run at 2580 MHz during overclocking, but the "X" version reaches 2610 MHz. The card measures 338 × 145 × 60 mm without its bezel and matches the design of the RTX 5080 HOF OC LAB Plus models.
The card stands out because of its cooling system and strong parts. It stays cool thanks to three frost ring fans, a heat spreader that covers 90 × 71 mm, and eight heat pipes. Four of these pipes measure 8 mm across, and four measure 6 mm. The makers coated the board with immersion gold to prevent rust and added high-frequency inductors. They also used Japanese...
Sapphire completely changed the NITRO+ Radeon RX 9070 power system. They replaced three PCIe 8-pin connectors with just one 12V-2x6 connector. This upgrade reduces cable clutter and helps your computer stay cooler. The graphics card needs 330 watts to run, with each of the six contacts handling about 4.6 amperes of electricity. Users who connect the cable correctly will enjoy safe and reliable performance from their system.
The card features a magnetic cover plate over the power connector that keeps everything looking clean. Your power cable runs through the bottom part of the graphics card, which allows for better bending and creates improved airflow around other parts. This design does more than look good - it helps manage heat...
Police have seized over forty buses and trucks involved in drug smuggling operations. These vehicles transported illegal substances across borders as part of organized criminal networks. Officers discovered seventy-one kilograms of marijuana inside one bus during recent inspections. Many other vehicles contained unauthorized beer brought illegally from countries that share borders with Zimbabwe.
Law enforcement officials noted that neither drivers nor bus staff would identify who owned these illegal shipments. Commissioner Paul Nyathi announced that authorities continue their campaign against substances that harm communities. He emphasized that police remain active throughout the country, searching for anyone connected to these crimes...
The Zimbabwe Rugby Union has taken action against Temba Mliswa after he spoke out about money problems at the organization. Officials decided to suspend him because he went to outside courts instead of using internal channels to resolve disputes. His decision broke Section 19.1 of the rugby constitution, which requires members to keep problems within the sport's official structure. Police arrested ZRU leaders Losson Mtongwiza and Sifiso Made following his court case.
Mliswa serves as head of the Mashonaland West provincial rugby board and must attend a disciplinary hearing soon. The entire ZRU Board agreed to suspend him right away when they learned about his actions. They stated that their disciplinary process exists to handle these...
Workers hauled away six tonnes of maize from George Dzinotizeyi's shop at Zvavahera Business Centre. The removal happened three weeks ago during widespread claims that officials stole Social Welfare food meant for hungry families. Many people reported that the Ward 9 Councillor refused to give food to opposition party members even when their names appeared on official lists.
Local youth Taurai Mawere told reporters that Dzinotizeyi blocked opposition supporters from receiving the aid packages they deserved. The Mirror news team recorded the maize removal on February 12, 2025, after receiving tips from concerned citizens. Sources indicated the grain disappeared shortly after Zanu PF Member of Parliament Winston Chitando visited the shop...
