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Well, there it is. James Cameron just confirmed that Arnold Schwarzenegger is officially done as the Terminator. Cameron said the old T-800 model will not appear in the next movie, calling his last appearance a good ending for the character. He wants to move the franchise forward with a fresh...

Film director Karan Johar totally called out actress Kareena Kapoor Khan in a social media clip. He caught her openly crushing a giant samosa during her kids' school function. Johar, a longtime friend, basically ratted her out to her fans, saying he thought she was supposed to be dieting. He...

Airtel Africa is partnering with SpaceX to bring Starlink's satellite phone service across its entire network. The deal will cover all fourteen of Airtel's markets, aiming to connect 174 million customers. This makes Airtel the first African mobile carrier to offer the Starlink Direct-to-Cell...

Uganda dominated the recent East African parliamentary sports tournament, grabbing the most gold medals. The team finished with nine golds, topping the overall standings after the competition ended. The closing ceremony was led by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa. The country's win was powered by...

President Museveni told security forces to avoid beating or torturing people during elections. He called such force unnecessary, though he also warned that disrupting national peace would bring legal consequences. His remarks follow frequent opposition claims of abuse by police and military...

Vipers and SC Villa kept close to the league lead with tight wins, while Express took a bad loss. Vipers scraped past Lugazi 2-1 on the road, staying in second place. SC Villa managed a 1-0 victory over last-place Calvary to hold third. The big result saw the Maroons crush the Express 4-0 in a...

At a rally in Mityana, President Museveni told voters to back NRM candidates who follow his guidance. He blamed opposition MPs in the district for slowing development, saying they prioritize personal gain over public projects like road construction. Museveni outlined his philosophy of strict...

President Museveni claims opposition groups, particularly the NUP, have conducted major election fraud in Kampala for years. He alleged during a recent speech that they engaged in ballot stuffing and printed counterfeit ballots on Kuruma Road during the 2021 polls. Museveni stated they produced...

Uganda is organizing a regional leader summit about the worsening conflict in eastern Congo. A foreign ministry official confirmed the meeting will address the recent advances by the M23 armed group near Uvira and the growing humanitarian emergency. The primary goal is to prevent a wider...

Uganda's transport ministry kicked off Road Safety Week by focusing on faulty cars. Officials launched the campaign at the Namanve inspection center, using the theme "Safe Vehicles for a Safer Uganda." Ministry representative Barbara Namugambe stated that poorly maintained vehicles are a major...

Ugandan police claim opposition candidate Bobi Wine broke the agreed campaign rules during his eastern tour. Security officials stated Robert Kyagulanyi made unapproved stops in Soroti District and held roadside addresses instead of proceeding to approved rally sites in Katakwi. This caused a...

A new book pushing the cultural and economic value of Uganda's Ankole Longhorn cattle just launched in Kampala. The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and a group called Destination Ankole published it, with Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze presiding. Titled "Celebrating the...

BUL FC has fired head coach Abbey Bogere Kikomeko and suspended his whole staff after a bad losing streak. CEO Joseph Mutaka said the move came from a full performance review. The club just lost 3-1 to Police FC, their fifth straight defeat, dropping them to 12th place. Kikomeko, hired in mid...

Rachael Buturo, daughter of former Ethics Minister Dr. Nsaba Buturo, has died. The Kampala socialite was known for her friendly and warm personality, easily moving through different circles in the city. Her family announced her passing, calling it a devastating loss. The cause is not officially...

At a rainy rally in Kassanda District, President Museveni told a crowd to reject opposition candidates. Speaking in the Bukuya Town Council, he argued rival politicians fail to deliver services. He pointed to his NRM party's record over forty years, starting with national peace. Museveni claimed...

The Ugandan foreign ministry gave a shoutout to Ambassador Richard Kabonero for coaching new diplomats. He got a 2025 certificate for being a top team player and mentorship champion, signed by Permanent Secretary Bagiire Vincent Waiswa. Kabonero told reporters that guiding young officers is...

Rundu locals are pointing fingers at decades of bad planning after floods wrecked their homes. Residents in the Kehemu area say a lack of drainage, bridges, and basic infrastructure made the damage worse. They feel abandoned by their leaders, arguing that their complaints about water management...

Namibia's education ministry is bracing for a rough January with serious school placement issues. The national problem, highlighted by Khomas regional director Paulus Nghikembua, stems from a lack of infrastructure and growing student numbers. Grades 1 and 8 are the biggest headache every year...

Swapo councillor Erkki Kandajaba is the new chairperson for the Onandjaba Village Council. His appointment follows the resignation of the previous chair, Jesaya Hanghuwo, who stepped down due to a party directive. Hanghuwo had originally been elected by local Swapo members, defying an earlier...

A Namibian union just secured a big cash recovery for its members this year. The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union, or Naretu, got about 1.4 million Namibian dollars for workers. Their commander in chief, Petersen Kambinda, announced the figure at a year-end press...