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Zimbabwe just opened a brand new computer center that could change everything for young people living there. Minister Tatenda Mavetera cut the ribbon on Wednesday at the Mbare Computer Information Centre located at Matapi Flats. The shiny new facility sits inside a renovated community building...

Trade Minister Francis Mwebesa picked new leaders for Uganda's top quality control agency. The ceremony happened at Kampala Serena Hotel where officials sworn eight people onto the National Standards Council. This group runs UNBS and makes sure products meet safety rules before hitting store...

Uganda just announced its biggest farming budget ever and business leaders say the government cannot handle this massive job alone. The country needs private companies to step up and help transform agriculture across the nation. Finance Minister Matia Kasaija revealed a huge 72.3 trillion...

A political hopeful just stepped aside from his mayoral bid after party bigwigs twisted his arm behind closed doors. Godfrey Luyombya pulled out of the Nakawa Division race claiming he wanted unity among his fellow opposition members. Party insiders reveal the real story involves clearing the...

Sugar company bosses decided to hand out huge cash bonuses to thousands of farmers across Masindi district. Kinyara Sugar Limited promised to deliver 17 billion shillings worth of extra payments during the next few weeks. The money goes to growers who sold their crops at lower prices during the...

A businesswoman from Bushenyi grabbed the top spot for the ruling party's women group. Adrine Kobusingye stepped forward as the new leader after party officials picked her for the job. She wants to fix problems that hurt the NRM Women's League over recent years. The nomination happened at party...

Star defender Lazaro Bwambale Muhindo has made a major career move from Kitara FC to KCCA FC. The talented right-back signed a two-year deal with the Kampala giants after impressing fans during the 2024/25 season. His solid performances earned him a spot on the Uganda Cranes provisional CHAN...

Two major companies joined forces to back a new leadership training program for ambitious workers. Stanbic Bank and MultiChoice Uganda put their money behind Journey to the C-Suite at a fancy launch party. The event happened at Skyz Hotel where important people gathered to celebrate. Ambassadors...

A powerful political family makes another major move as Kwame Rugunda steps up for a top job. The businessman wants to lead the NRM Entrepreneurs League at the national level. His father used to run the country as Prime Minister under the name Ruhakana Rugunda. Political watchers say this...

Cops grabbed a young woman after a famous doctor died under mysterious circumstances at a roadside guest house. Eva Mbabazi faces serious questions about what happened to Dr. John Spire Kiggundu at Dream Guest House near Entebbe Road. The medical expert checked into his room around dinner time...

Two government officials started a nasty fight on social media about rebels and war. Julien Paluku from Congo and Vincent Karega from Rwanda went after each other hard. The argument began when another Rwandan minister said Congo helps dangerous fighters called FDLR. These rebels came from people...

Uganda's main opposition party faces serious trouble after members accused top leaders of demanding money and sex from people who want to run for office. Robert Kyagulanyi admits his National Unity Platform has problems with senior officials asking for bribes and harassing women candidates. The...

NUP party leaders picked Monday July 7 2025 to start asking people for money. They want cash to help pay for their 2026 election campaign. David Lewis Rubongoya told reporters about their plans during a Wednesday meeting at party offices. The party hopes members and supporters will give money to...

Two major opposition parties just joined forces against Uganda's ruling government. The Alliance for National Transformation and People's Front for Freedom signed a deal to work together. Mugisha Muntu and Kizza Besigye lead these groups and want to change how Uganda runs. They plan to team up...

Ten companies from the United Arab Emirates just wrapped up their business tour across Uganda. The group spent seven days checking out farms and food factories from June 26 through July 3. Ambassador Zaake Kibedi organized the whole trip to boost trade between both countries. The visitors wanted...

MK Party bosses shot down rumors about trouble brewing inside their team. John Hlophe backed up a secret letter that knocked down Nhlamulo Ndhlela from his job. The party leader called media reports about fights totally wrong. He said recent staff moves were just smart business decisions. Hlophe...

A Zimbabwe court shut down an opposition attempt to halt government hearings about a brutal 1980s killing spree. The legal challenge came from Joshua Nkomo's son, who leads the same political party his father once ran. Sibangilizwe Nkomo wanted traditional chiefs removed from leading the...

A political party wants to rename South Africa as the Republic of Azania. The African Transformation Movement thinks this sounds better than the current name. One former activist says this idea makes no sense at all. He argues that Azania has zero connection to South African people or culture...

SASSA warns grant recipients about payment suspensions. People must disclose all their sources of income. The agency discovered problems with many beneficiaries. Thousands failed to report their earnings properly. Officials plan tough action against rule breakers. Around 210,000 people got...

People living across the Western Cape face days of heavy rain and dangerous flooding. The weather service has warned residents to prepare for trouble through the weekend. Officials say the ground cannot soak up any more water after recent storms. The province already dealt with several days of...