Kampala, Uganda | The Independent |  Ambassador Adonia Ayebare has formally assumed office as minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda. This follows his swearing-in ceremony held 11th August 2026, at State House, Entebbe, where he subscribed to the Oaths of Allegiance and of Minister before  President Yoweri Museveni. At a …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has reported a strong 2025 performance, with increased financing supporting private sector expansion, job creation and growth in productive capacity. The development finance institution disbursed Shs502.2 billion during the year, a 29% increase from 2024, while total assets rose …

  Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | For many Ugandan businesses, the biggest obstacle to acquiring a new vehicle or productive asset is not the need for one, but the affordability of making a large upfront investment. A new partnership between ICEA LION General Insurance, dfcu Bank and Double Q …

Believe it or not, but the infamous 10,000 steps a day recommendation didn’t come from a research laboratory     SPECIAL FEATURE | HUNTER BENNETT | You’ve probably heard that hitting 10,000 steps a day is the key to health and longevity. This magic number feels like a medical rule, …

Tanzania has a blueprint to grow its economy tenfold by 2050, but faces multiple entrenched challenges if it is to prove realistic   NEWS ANALYSIS | LENNOX YIEKE |  Tanzania has set its sights on becoming a $1 trillion, upper‑middle‑income economy by mid-century. Under a long‑term plan known as Vision …

  BEIJING | Xinhua | At Mexico’s ancient Maya archaeological site of Chichen Itza, the stone pyramids and temples still tell stories of a remarkable civilization that flourished centuries ago. The historic site, which dates back to the 5th century AD, witnessed a dialogue between civilizations when Chinese President Xi …

  Registering a child requires identity information, a national number and a birth certificate. But when the father is absent or unknown, it becomes extremely difficult   NEWS ANALYSIS | Ethar Shalaby & Patricia Whitehorne | A 17-year-old Sudanese girl holds a young child in her arms with a heavy …

   Moove’s US$2.1 billion valuation is the largest African startup funding milestone of 2026, marking the continent’s newest unicorn. Its rise suggests that investors are increasingly backing African companies that are building the infrastructure underpinning global industries.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |  Lagos-founded mobility company Moove has become …

  Museums are increasingly commissioning documentary films to document African architecture, interpret historic buildings, and preserve architectural memory. Film has become part of exhibition design, audiovisual archiving, and museum collections, carrying architectural stories across borders and generations.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The camera arrives from above. It …

The telecoms giant is cutting emissions while betting that a more connected Uganda will be good for business – and the planet   Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Telecom companies have a slightly awkward relationship with sustainability. Their products may be digital, but their networks are physical, energy-hungry machines. …