Nigeria Now The Poverty Capital Of The World
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to end extreme poverty by 2030 is unlikely to be met—no thanks, in...
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Kayihura Went Rogue, Says President
President, Yoweri Museveni has opened up on the arrest and subsequent detention of General Kale Kayihura, the former Inspector General...
NSSF Wins 3rd African Investment Award
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Uganda has, for the third time, won an Investments award, the 2018 Africa Investor...
South Sudan Set To Issue 500 Pound Note
South Sudan Central Bank recently announced that it will issue a new 500-pound banknote that will reduce the burden of...
Criminal Charges Against Bakaleke Sanctioned
The Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) has sanctioned fraud charges against city lawyer Paul Wanyoto, senior police officer Siraj Bakaleke...
Africa Shows Little Progress Towards World Cup Breakthrough
Africa’s much-awaited and coveted tilt at World Cup glory looks as far off as ever after a dismal round of...
Museveni Orders On Gun Record Keeping
President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the sub-committee of the National Security Council (NSC) to immediately embark on the 'fingerprinting' of...
Boda Rider Charged With Susan Magara Kidnap, Murder
A Bodaboda Cyclist identified as Musa Abbas has been charged for participating in the kidnap and murder of Suzan Magara,...
Court Orders Immediate Release Of Movit Boss
The High Court at Kampala has ordered the immediate and unconditional release of Simpson Birungi the owner of Movit cosmetics...
FORTEBET BLAZES MASAKA, MBARARA, IBANDA WITH WORLD CUP GIFTS
It was a blast over the weekend when Uganda’s biggest betting company, Fortebet rewarded and thanked its customers Unlike before,...
Report: Refugee Children Out Performing Ugandans
Refugee children are performing better at school compared to their counterparts in the refugee hosting communities, according to findings by...
Mbarara Police Commander Picked Up By CMI Soldiers
The Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence-CMI has picked up Jaffar Magyezi, the Mbarara District Police Commander. Lt. Geoffrey Sunday, the 2nd...
MTN Gives Out More Cars In Buyende, Mukono, Kyotera
MTN Uganda handed over three more cars to winners in Buyende, Mukono and Kyotera last week. The three Toyota Premio...
Over 1m Attend World Cup Fan Festival
Over one million people have attended the 2018 FIFA World Cup fan festival in the 11 Russian host cities over...
Kenya Could Take Up Chinese Yuan As A Reserve Currency
Kenya is considering the adoption of the Chinese yuan as a reserve currency, its central bank governor said on Tuesday....
Swiss Stifle Brazil In World Cup Shock Result
Brazil 1-1 Switzerland Brazil joined the host of big guns who have failed to fire in their opening World Cup...
Bemba Can Return Home, If He Wants, Says DRC
Former Democratic Republic of Congo vice-president Jean-Pierre Bemba "can return" home if he wants to, following his acquittal on appeal...
MOVIT Adds Colour To Nkozi Marathon
Movit Products Limited (MPL) on Saturday took part in the Annual Nkozi Marathon that kicked off at Equator in Kayabwe...
Entebbe Expressway Fence To Be Electrified
Government is considering electrifying of Entebbe expressway fence to put to an end the vandalism of road infrastructure, according to...
Chief Justice Rejects Museveni’s No Bail Directive
The Chief Justice has refused to be swayed by presidential directives and has insisted that the Judiciary will not bend...