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Small businesses drive economic growth, create jobs, and spread wealth, said President Mnangagwa at the opening of Mbare Musika Traders Market. The modern facility helps 1,628 traders start working again after losing their stalls to fire last year. He described SMEs as critical to Zimbabwe's...

President Mnangagwa showed support for traders hit by the Mbare Market fire. He gave them lease papers and rental cards already loaded with one month of fees. This helps young people, disabled persons, veterans, and sellers restart their work without money worries. The program comes as part of...

An old person died on a Kenya Airways plane traveling from New York to Nairobi last Friday. The passengers fell ill during the flight before medical help could save them. The flight crew told airline officials about the collapse at 8:40 AM Nairobi time. Three medical experts who happened to be...

The NRM party, along with Faridah Nambi Kigongo, has challenged Elias Nalukoola's win in the Kawempe North election. Their lawyers from Crane Associated Advocates filed a case arguing that the Electoral Commission broke the rules. They claim results from 14 polling stations with 16,640...

Kenya has learned what caused the helicopter crash that killed their defense chief. President Ruto received a report saying engine problems brought down the aircraft last year. The military has updated its safety rules to stop future accidents. The crash happened on April 18, 2024, when General...

MTN Uganda launched its new Kabode Supa smartphone today. The company wants everyone across Uganda to have affordable smart devices. Customers pay just UGX 45,000 upfront for this powerful phone. They can finish paying with small daily amounts of UGX 900 or choose weekly or monthly plans. Each...

The Johnnie Walker Blue Club is making a fresh move this Saturday. They want younger, richer professionals to join their fancy whisky club. Dean Munene will host the April 12 event for these upcoming money-makers. This club used to be only for older business giants. But the brand sees how new...

Equity Bank Uganda gave security guard Betty Akia serious praise for her amazing work. She keeps watch at their Church House branch, where she helps customers with top-level service. Bank officials noticed how she treated people after customer Margret Abwoyo shared her experience with Betty. The...

Frank Namanya sent Jolin Kenoheri Rugari to jail until May 6 on charges she killed her toddler. The Nakawa Chief Magistrate heard her case today. Rugari, the wife of a businessman, faces murder accusations about her two-year-old son who died April 2. Her maid, Robinah Nabanja, also went to...

Jolin Kanohere Rugari appeared at Nakawa Court today after police charged her with killing her little boy. The 40-year-old mom from Mutungo Zone 8 faces murder accusations alongside her helper, Robinah Nabanja, age 24. Kanohere told the court she did nothing wrong. Police papers say she...

Uganda's High Court said no to bail for Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obedi Kamulegeya Lutale on Friday. Judge Rosette Comfort Kania kept them locked up because of serious treason charges. The court thinks the government has enough evidence for a trial. Officials believe letting them out might...

Police have charged 40-year-old Jolin Kanoheri with murdering her two-year-old son, Nganwa Rugari. The housewife from Mutungo Zone faces accusations that she killed her child between April 1 and 2. Court papers show police filed charges under Sections 171 and 172 for murder with intent. The...

Justice Minister Norbert Mao told lawmakers that President Museveni must decide on the Constitutional Review Commission. He shared this during his April 8 appearance before Parliament to discuss next year's budget. The ministry wants the Uganda Law Reform Commission to handle constitutional...

Ugandans in Minneapolis celebrated the Kabaka of Buganda's 70th birthday last Sunday with their very first Kabaka Birthday Run. The Minnesota event happened at the same time as thousands gathered in Kampala, Uganda, for the main celebration honoring Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. These runs help...

Funke Akindele claims her ex-husband JJC Skillz has abandoned responsibility for their kids. The Nigerian movie star married him back in 2016, and they welcomed twins two years later. Their relationship ended when JJC announced their separation through Instagram in June 2022. He mentioned they...

Activist VeryDarkMan promised to pay for a new video of the protest song "Tell Your Papa" after the Nigerian government banned it. The National Broadcasting Commission stopped the song from playing on Thursday because it was deemed inappropriate. The ban actually made people notice the song when...

Rapper Odumodublvck just told everyone who has his back in the music world. The man behind hit song Declan Rice says both Olamide Adedeji from YBNL Records and Don Jazzy, who runs Mavin Records, serve as his music godfathers. He shared this information on social media Thursday, bragging that...

Kizz Daniel has teamed up with Grammy queen Angelique Kidjo and Johnny Drille for his hot new track Police. Music fans are buzzing about Grammy chances as soon as the song hits streaming platforms. The catchy tune comes from producers MOG Beatz, Blaise Beatz, and Johnny Drille himself. Many...

Pastor Jimmy says God told him to keep his dreadlocks for a reason. The Fountain of Life Church pastor explained that he asked God whether to cut his hair before taking over church duties after his father died. He even had his sister pray about it, who confirmed he should keep his long hair. A...

Senator Ali Ndume thinks President Tinubu should worry if former president Buhari opposes him before the 2027 election. The Borno South lawmaker made these comments yesterday during his TV appearance. He described northern people following Buhari almost like a cult that cannot be explained...