COMMENT |  YUSUF MASABA |  The Middle East stands once again at the edge of a dangerous precipice. What began as a targeted military strike on an airport runway has rapidly evolved into a wider regional confrontation, threatening global energy markets and exposing the vulnerability of economies far beyond the …

  *⃣ PLE: 30th Oct – 4th Nov *⃣ UCE: 8th Oct – 3rd Nov *⃣ UACE: 7th Nov – 5th Dec   Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has officially released the 2026 national examination timetable for the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), the Uganda Certificate of …

  COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | For generations, Ugandans have acquired valuable vocational skills in garages, workshops, construction sites, farms, salons and other workplaces. Many have become competent mechanics, builders, welders, carpenters, electricians, tailors and technicians without ever sitting in a formal classroom. Yet, despite their ability to do the …

  From Kampala to Shanghai: Ugandan nurse Flavia Nakaayi, 21, is set to fly to China to compete in the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, which will take place this week. For her, the trip will mark not only her first flight and first journey abroad, but also her first time …

  People visit the booths of Chinese exhibitors at the Africa Aerospace and Defense (AAD) expo in Pretoria, South Africa, Sept. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)   PRETORIA, South Africa | Xinhua |  The 13th edition of Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition concluded on Sunday in Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  MTN Foundation, in partnership with the Maendeleo Foundation, has graduated 305 trainees in Kampala from the sixth phase of its Internet Bus and Financial Literacy Programme, taking the number of Ugandans trained through the initiative to more than 6,700. The graduates received certificates …

  Through this partnership, Pride Bank customers will benefit from two key solutions: Quickteller Agency Banking, which extends selected banking services through Interswitch’s network of more than 21,000 agents across Uganda, and the roll out of Pride Bank Verve Debit Cards, connecting customers to a wider network of ATMs and …

    The programme is valued at about Shs2.8bn grant from the French Embassy and Shs400bn co-financing from Stanbic Bank Uganda   Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | France is expanding support for Uganda’s women and youth-led green businesses, moving beyond project funding towards a longer-term pipeline intended to connect …

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The Tooro Kingdom has cautioned subjects contributing food towards the September 29 coronation of Crown King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I against taking items that are prohibited under royal cultural practices to Karuziika Palace. The warning was issued on Monday during a preparatory meeting at …

  From delayed reporting to incomplete information, understanding your policy can make the difference between a smooth claim and a costly dispute.   COMMENT | JACOB OCERO-NOID |  For many Ugandans, the real test of insurance comes when disaster strikes. A vehicle is involved in an accident, a property is damaged …