Second Convention of Ugandans in Southern Africa Set for This Weekend in Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa – November 21, 2024 – The highly anticipated Second Convention of Ugandans in Southern Africa (COUSA) is scheduled to take place this weekend, on November 23rd and 24th, 2024, in Pretoria, South Africa. Under the empowering theme “Celebrating Ugandan…
As the search for alternative sources of energy continues to gain momentum, the Ugandan government is taking steps to explore the hydrocarbon potential in the area. The Republic of Uganda through the ministry of Energy and mineral development, intends to open up new areas for Petroleum activities. The new areas intended to be opened include;…
Local health authorities, district officials, and international organizations are collaborating to curb the spread of the virus, but urgent support is needed. Nakasongola District is facing a growing health crisis, with 21 confirmed cases of Mpox and nine additional suspected cases currently under investigation. Local health authorities, district officials, and international organizations are collaborating to…
Kalisizo General Hospital, a crucial healthcare facility for residents of Kyotera, Rakai, Lyantonde, Lwengo, and parts of northern Tanzania, has been without an X-ray machine for over seven years since 2017. The ongoing lack of this essential diagnostic tool has left medics and patients frustrated and concerned about the quality of care being provided. For…
The political landscape in Dokolo district is heating up as the race for the 2026 General Elections and Referenda approaches. And one name that is making waves is that of Ambrose Ogwang, popularly known as Awitong. Ogwang, also serving as the Regional Coordinator Worker’s League under NRM party for Lango, is vying for the…
In a shocking turn of events, Alyecjuk Primary School in Agwata sub county of Dokolo North county, Dokolo district has fallen victim to unknown thugs who have stolen their sign post. This unfortunate incident has caused a stir in the local community, with many suspecting different motives behind the theft. According to sources on the…
A significant change came when the parade, unlike in previous years, was concluded before the commencement of other formalities. BUSIA | The Commander in Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, General Yoweri Museveni has hailed the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) for implementing new changes in the command of the national parade. CDF Muhoozi…
FRI 07 JUN, 2024 08:37By Edward Kafufu Baliddawa It is reported that the farmers in Kumi and Bukedea are stuck with cassava. We even see an overflow of dried cassava at the weekly flea Bukedea market. This shows the growing predicaments that our village farmers face on account of lack of agro-processing to add value to…
Wednesday’s polls are expected to usher a younger president into power for the first time since independence in 1975. Mozambicans are heading to the polls to vote in elections that could, for the first time, usher in a president born after the country’s independence from Portuguese colonisers in 1975. Some 17 million of the country’s…
James Musinguzi and David Musingo joined UWEC together but the latter cannot stop gushing about his colleague’s impact on his wildlife conservation career. BIG INTERVIEW | James Musinguzi has spent 18 years transforming Entebbe Zoo. In tripling the capacity of the Uganda Wildlife Conservation and Education Center (UWEC), Musinguzi founded on a revolution that would…
