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Uganda Young Democrats President-elect Michael Mpunge refuses to accept what he calls fake election results. Mpunge says he won the youth wing leadership race with 486 votes against his opponent's 460 votes. Independent observers and party agents confirmed his victory during public counting...

People's Front for Freedom attacked Uganda's three liberation holidays during Heroes Day celebrations Monday. The opposition party called the holidays wasteful and expensive for taxpayers. Leaders say the government spends too much money celebrating President Museveni's rise to power. Uganda...

Uganda's People's Front for Freedom started choosing candidates for the 2026 elections just two weeks after official registration. The Electoral Commission approved the new opposition party on June 5 following lengthy delays. Michael Kabaziguruka leads the election management team that opened...

Democratic Party leaders fight over election fraud claims after Norbert Mao won another term as president. Rival candidate Alitia Elia says Mao's team switched ballots and stuffed boxes during voting in Mbarara. Officials moved vote counting from an open tent to a locked hotel room. Only seven...

Muslims celebrated Eid al-Adha at Luwero Main Mosque on June 6. State Minister Alice Kaboyo joined prayers and community talks about local growth. The holiday honors Prophet Ibrahim's faith and willingness to sacrifice for Allah. Families share meat from slaughtered animals with neighbors and...

Buganda's top leader cheered young people at the BIKA Football Tournament. Charles Peter Mayiga urged youth to play sports and avoid harmful drugs. He praised the tournament for keeping culture alive at Muteesa Stadium. Sports teach good habits and bring communities together. Mayiga wants...

Uganda Cranes face Gambia at 6pm today during Heroes Day celebrations at Stade de Marrakech Annexe Pitch. The team wants to bounce back after losing 3-0 to Cameroon on Friday during their disappointing performance. Coach Paul Put calls the defeat a learning experience and says tough matches help...

Albert Omondi Ojwang died during police custody after officers arrested him for posting content about Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat on Facebook. The young blogger from Migori was taken to Central Police Station over 300 kilometers away from his home. Police claim he hit his head against...

Uganda's top military leader wants Col James Kasule freed from jail right away. Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba posted on social media Monday demanding intelligence officers release the veteran soldier. The general said he knows Kasule well from their fighting days and will handle the matter personally...

Marshall Munetsi tells Wolves they must change how they buy players after Matheus Cunha moved to Manchester United. The Brazilian left for 62.5 million pounds when United paid his release clause. Munetsi says Wolves cannot depend on just one or two stars to carry the team. The midfielder joined...

Comedian Freddy Manjalima finally collected his Toyota Aqua from businessman Wicknell Chivayo after being turned away last week. The popular entertainer known as Kapfupi had arrived drunk to pick up the vehicle gift. Madzibaba Chipanga refused to hand over the car because Kapfupi appeared...

Former Cabinet Minister Joel Gabbuza fights for his life at Mpilo Central Hospital after a brutal attack Friday night. Two men armed with an axe and knife attacked him at his mistress's home in Binga. Police Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident happened at a woman's homestead in...

Zimbabwe ordered all seed companies to treat maize seeds with special chemicals before selling them. The government wants farmers to have protection against fall armyworm pests from the start. Companies must use specific mixtures that combine diamide and neonicotinoid chemicals. Seeds without...

OK Zimbabwe wants to raise 30 million dollars from investors to save the company. The retail chain faces serious money problems and owes suppliers millions. Store shelves sit empty because vendors stopped delivering goods. Company leaders plan to use the new cash to pay debts and restock stores...

Bulawayo City Council wants to spend 13.4 million dollars over five years buying new vehicles. Most of the city's cars and trucks are old and break down often. Council leaders say 62 percent of their 340 vehicles need replacement because they cost more to fix than replace. The fleet problems...

Xolani Dube runs Slice Pizzeria and decided to start farming. He wants to grow his restaurant ingredients rather than buy them from other suppliers. The businessman bought land near Insiza North to plant vegetables like potatoes and tomatoes. His farm will cut costs and give him better control...

Zimtrade wants farmers to use modern tools that boost crop exports around the world. The trade group says technology helps growers compete better against foreign suppliers. Drones and satellites help farmers track their fields from above. Smart systems tell farmers exactly where to water plants...

Bulawayo wants to partner with a Japanese city during the Osaka Expo 2025. The Ministry of Local Government asked all councils to find sister cities abroad. Japan hosts the six-month event that started April and ends October. Officials expect over 28 million people to visit the exposition...

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza accused a cricket coach of racist comments during a match. Blessing Mafuwa coaches Rainbow Cricket Club and allegedly made the statements at Old Hararians Sports Club. Raza scored 78 runs before leaving the field due to muscle problems. The cricket star filed a...

Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees wants everyone to see the full story after his team lost 2-0 to Burkina Faso. The Warriors played without key stars like captain Marvelous Nakamba and deputy Marshall Munetsi. Missing players meant the squad lacked experience against a strong opponent. Nees used the...