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Authorities in Mukono District detained Henry Onyango after the fatal attack on elderly resident Negesa Christine. The 25-year-old peasant faces charges for killing the 90-year-old woman at her Magonga Village home on September 20. Witnesses observed Onyango departing Christine's residence...

Uganda National Examinations Board published examination schedules for three major assessments in 2025. The Primary Leaving Examination will commence October 31, while Uganda Certificate of Education begins October 10 with candidate orientation sessions. Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education...

Trivia Elle Muhoza secured the Miss Uganda 2025 title during Saturday evening ceremonies at Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The 22-year-old contestant from Bukomansimbi received enthusiastic support from audiences who displayed her photograph on signs throughout the venue. Muhoza plans to advocate for...

Uganda prepares for presidential candidate nominations this Tuesday and Wednesday at the Electoral Commission headquarters in Lubowa. Candidates must present nomination documents, voter registration proof, district endorsements, academic credentials, and pay twenty million shillings. Electoral...

Uganda's National Unity Platform delivered thousands of fresh signatures to the Electoral Commission after officials rejected Robert Kyagulanyi's presidential nomination papers. The commission had previously determined that Bobi Wine's initial supporter list failed to meet legal standards...

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame concluded his Azerbaijan visit by witnessing the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Baku. The three-day diplomatic mission highlighted Rwanda's determination to establish Africa's first Formula 1 circuit since South Africa hosted the event in 1993. Kagame aims to construct a...

Apple launched the C1X 5G modem within the iPhone Air during its recent keynote presentation. The technology company claims this custom baseband chip surpasses Qualcomm's Snapdragon X75 in speed while consuming 30 percent less energy. Ben Bajarin from Creative Strategies research firm...

Zimbabwe's government allocated ZiG100 million for a new Industrial Development Fund targeting manufacturing sector growth. The National Venture Capital Company of Zimbabwe will manage this investment vehicle through a formal agreement between industry and finance ministries. Officials designed...

ZITF Company launched a digital initiative for Mine Entra 2025 exhibitions through its new Virtual Marketplace platform. Marketing manager Thandolwenkosi Nkomo described the technology as a strategic business tool that maximizes exhibitor visibility and generates leads. The platform enables...

Valley Seeds introduced two wheat varieties at DCK Farms in Kwekwe last week. The Limpopo and Zambezi strains aim to reduce wheat import requirements for bread production. Farm manager Duncan Magaya reported yields between 6.5 and seven tonnes per hectare from the 460-hectare winter crop. The...

Zimbabwe plans to utilize its mineral wealth for external debt servicing while maintaining negotiations with bilateral creditors. Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube announced this dual strategy during the Zimbabwe Economic Development Conference in Bulawayo. The government has established a...

Precious metals markets achieved milestone levels as bullion reached $3,719.95 per ounce, establishing a new all-time record. Federal Reserve monetary policy shifts sparked investor confidence after officials reduced interest rates for the first time since December. Silver climbed to nine-year...

Simba Bhora secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Eswatini's Nsingizini Hotspurs during their CAF Champions League preliminary round first leg match in Francistown, Botswana. Defender Boid Mutukure delivered an outstanding performance on his continental debut after joining the club from ZPC...

Highlanders goalkeeper Ariel Sibanda demonstrated exceptional penalty-saving skills during Sunday's Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final against Scottland FC at Barbourfields Stadium. The veteran keeper stopped three spot kicks as his team advanced through a 2-1 penalty shootout victory. Scottland...

Zimbabwe's national football team has struggled under foreign leadership during the past eighteen years. Three international coaches have managed the Warriors with disappointing results across competitive and friendly matches. Valinhos from Brazil, Croatian Zdravko Logarusic, and German Michael...

Zimbabwe crushed Kenya by nine wickets during their warm-up match at Harare Sports Club yesterday. Kenya collapsed to 96 runs after winning the toss and choosing to bat first. Bradley Evans captured three wickets for 12 runs while Richard Ngarava took two for 16. The Chevrons reached their...

Former Zimbabwe striker Zenzo Moyo recently completed a two-week visit to Cyprus, where he reunited with his former club Pafos. The ex-Highlanders player joined the Cypriot team in 2000 alongside teammate Joel Luphahla, helping his previous club secure consecutive league championships. Pafos...

Team World secured the Laver Cup championship by defeating Team Europe 15-9 at San Francisco's Chase Center on Sunday. Taylor Fritz clinched the victory with a straight-sets triumph over Alexander Zverev, winning 6-3, 7-6 in the decisive match. Andre Agassi's squad celebrated their third title...

Star FM presenter Babongile Sikhonjwa passed away on Sunday in Bulawayo at age 49. The broadcaster earned recognition as The Ndebele Rockstar during his career in radio. Sikhonjwa began working at Star FM in 2023 when he took over hosting duties for The After-Drive program. Broadcasting...

Zimbabwe Grounds in Highfield will host a major religious celebration beginning Friday. Evangelist Andrew Palau leads this three-day gathering designed to unite diverse communities through Christian faith. Four prominent church organizations collaborate to present the Love Zimbabwe Festival...