For decades, Africa’s infrastructure ambitions have often stalled between conception and delivery. That execution gap is now firmly in focus as policymakers, financiers and industry leaders seek to translate integration into bankable, job-creating outcomes. It is against this backdrop that the inaugural Africa We Build Summit, set for April 23–24 …

Inter-Schools Coding Competition Empowers the Next Generation   Kampala, Uganda | DAVID MUWONGE | The Inter-Schools Coding Competition (ISCC) this year will be expanded to include up to 500 secondary schools – up from just 120 – across the country. Launched to provide young Ugandans with early exposure to advanced technological skills, …

  Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | For over 27 years, the Environmental Conservation Trust of Uganda (ECOTRUST) has helped to protect the country’s environment by working closely with communities through conservation and nature-based financing approaches. This approach shows that when people benefit from nature, they are more willing to protect …

WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will extend the ceasefire with Iran as the current two-week truce is set to expire on Wednesday night. “Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | “Care Before Crisis” will be the theme of this year’s Baby & Kids Expo East Africa 2026, set for 16–17 May at the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo, Kampala. Organised by Kiara Events and partners, the expo aims to bring together families, caregivers and industry players around …

Mukono, Uganda | URN | The brutal killing of a prominent radiographer in Mukono Municipality has sparked fear among residents of Bugoba Village in Goma Division, prompting urgent calls for security agencies to restore order. Peter Mubiru, a highly skilled and widely respected radiographer attached to several health facilities across Mukono, …

Kikuube, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited (CUL), in collaboration with its contractor CENERTECH and partner Infiniti Line International Limited, has conducted a well control emergency drill at the Kingfisher Oilfield, reaffirming a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and emergency preparedness. At the center of the drill is …

  Zimbabwe is repositioning film as an economic sector, using tax incentives to attract film productions while building capacity to retain more value locally. The shift mirrors a broader continental push to move beyond filming locations toward full production ecosystems.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Zimbabwe is backing …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS FEATURE | Uganda’s insurance penetration remains among the lowest globally, with some segments like motor insurance still struggling to gain traction. Many individuals view insurance as unnecessary or inaccessible, often until they experience loss firsthand. Godfrey Benegura has made it his mission to change that narrative. “Most …

Gulu, Uganda | URN | Leaders from civil society organisations (CSOs), and political circles in the Acholi sub-region have criticized the Protection and Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that it could undermine economic recovery in the sub-region. The leaders voiced their concerns on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ engagement held in Gulu City …