Nqobile Magwizi Elected ZIFA President in Harare.
HARARE, Zimbabwe—Nqobile Magwizi has been elected as the new president of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA). The much-anticipated election took place in Harare this afternoon. 77 councillors voted.
Magwizi, a Harare businessman, becomes the first ZIFA president since the dissolution of the Felton Kamambo-led executive in November 2021. Zimbabwe has been under FIFA suspension and administration since June 2023.
Magwizi was the clear favorite going into the election. He won 80 percent of the vote. Phillemon Machana came in a distant second, followed by Twine Phiri. Marshall Gore and Makwinji Phiri failed to secure any votes.
Martin Kweza, one of the front-runners, withdrew his...
SEATINI Uganda Launches Maize Value Chain Project in Amuru and Gulu.
GULU CITY, Uganda—SEATINI Uganda has started a six-month project called "Strengthening the Maize Value Chain Compliance and Competitiveness in Amuru (Elegu Market) and Gulu." SEATINI is working with local government and farmer groups in Amuru and Gulu districts.
The project examines the entire maize value chain, including farmers, input dealers, technocrats, and produce dealers. Jane Nalunga, the executive director of SEATINI Uganda, spoke at the project launch in Gulu City on Friday. She said there are big concerns about maize quality, and farmers face challenges meeting market demand standards.
SEATINI will train farmers as part of the project. They will work with...
Uganda Boosts Local Participation in Oil and Gas Sector with Augmented Reality Welding Training.
KAMPALA, Uganda - Uganda is ramping up efforts to increase local participation in its thriving oil and gas industry. The country is equipping Ugandan welders with specialized skills needed for critical infrastructure projects like the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
Contractors have conducted advanced training using augmented virtual reality welding simulators. This is in response to the country's shortage of skilled welders.
The Soldamatic augmented reality welding training tool provides an alternative to traditional methods. It minimizes material waste and enhances workplace safety.
These innovative tools give welders hands-on...
Erdogan Calls for Peaceful Resolution to Rwanda-DRC Conflict During Kagame's Historic Visit.
ANKARA, Türkiye —Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a peaceful resolution to the escalating conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He also offered Türkiye's support in mediation efforts to foster stability in the Great Lakes Region.
Erdogan made the remarks during a historic official visit by Rwandan President Paul Kagame. It was the first such visit by a Rwandan head of state to Türkiye.
The visit coincides with rising tensions in the region. The M23 rebel group has advanced toward Sake, a key town near the regional capital, Goma, raising fears of further escalation in the volatile eastern DRC...
King Saha Concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval to Proceed with Safety Measures.
KAMPALA, Uganda - The much-awaited King Saha concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval will take place on January 24, 2025, as originally scheduled. This comes after a brief halt by the Uganda Police Force due to safety concerns.
Authorities stopped the event on January 23, 2025, citing worries about the venue's safety. A joint security team, event organizers, and venue managers met to discuss the issue. They agreed that the concert could proceed under specific conditions.
The Uganda Police Force issued a statement clarifying the decision. "The event will take place as scheduled at the Cricket Oval. However, use of the pavilion will be strictly prohibited. Its structural...
JINJA, Uganda - The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Junior Staff College in Jinja celebrated the graduation of 86 officers, including four allied students from Gabon. The officers completed a four-month Grade III Staff Course, also known as the Junior Staff Course.
Brig Gen James Kinalwa, the Joint Staff Human Resource Management in the UPDF, described the graduation as a milestone. He said it showed a deliberate effort to develop competent commanders and staff officers for a professional army.
Kinalwa praised the officers for their performance. He noted that their assessments demonstrated the acquisition of invaluable knowledge that would greatly benefit them in their future tasks.
"I am certain that you are going to apply...
UN Chief Warns of "Devastating Toll" as M23 Rebels Advance in Eastern DRC.
KINSHASA, DRC - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed grave concern over the renewed offensive by M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He warned of the "devastating toll" on civilians and the growing risk of a regional war.
M23 forces have intensified their assault on Goma, the capital of North Kivu province. They seized Sake, the last major defensive position before the city. "The seizure of Sake increases the threat to Goma, heightening the risk of regional escalation," Guterres said in a statement on Thursday.
The UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, reported that recent fighting near Bweremana has claimed at least 10...
Museveni Issues Executive Order to Protect Citizenship Rights in Uganda.
KAMPALA, Uganda—President Yoweri Museveni has signed an executive order to safeguard the rights of Ugandan citizens. The order, issued on January 24, 2025, aims to address complaints about immigration authorities' treatment of passport applicants.
The move follows grievances from members of the Banyarwanda tribe who were born and raised in Uganda. They alleged human rights violations, claiming they were denied passports and national identity cards despite being Ugandan citizens.
In the order, Museveni clarified that the 1995 Constitution resolves citizenship issues under Chapter 3. It provides for three types of citizenship: by birth, registration, and...
Uganda's Top Court to Rule on Legality of Civilian Trials in Military Courts.
KAMPALA, Uganda - The Supreme Court of Uganda will deliver a pivotal judgment on January 31, 2025, deciding the constitutionality of trying civilians in military tribunals. The ruling in the case, Attorney General vs. Hon. Micheal Kabaziguruka (Constitutional Appeal No. 02 of 2021), is set for 9:30 AM.
The case was filed in 2021 by former opposition lawmaker Micheal Kabaziguruka, who himself faced charges in a military court. It has sparked intense public debate over the fairness and legality of such trials.
Human rights defenders, lawyers, and activists have long criticized the practice of subjecting civilians to military jurisdiction. They argue it...
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