Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The fourth edition of the B!LL!Now Now (BNN) Youth Summit, convened by Reach A Hand Africa (RAHA) and Third Sector Builders, has officially kicked off under the theme “Africa Recharged: Youth Power. Bold Voices. Real Change.” Held from 5–7 August 2026 at Reach A …
Read More »S. Africa, AIIB sign 500-mln-USD loan to improve urban services
JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | South Africa and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have signed a 500-million-U.S.-dollar sovereign-backed loan agreement to improve urban services. In a joint statement issued on Friday, South Africa’s National Treasury and the AIIB said the financing, which marks AIIB’s first investment in South Africa, …
Read More »Rugumayo maintains lead at Watoto Charity Golf tournament
Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Ronald Rugumayo maintained a slender 3-stroke lead going into tomorrow’s final round at the third edition of the Watoto Charity Golf Tournament at the Uganda Golf Club. Rugumayo, with scores of 66, 72, 69, 9 under par 207, bagged 11 birdies and 1 eagle over …
Read More »Uganda pushes tougher school transport rules as road crashes surge
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Transport authorities are pushing for tighter regulation of vehicles and drivers transporting schoolchildren, including specialised driver certification, tougher vehicle inspections and increased use of speed cameras, as Uganda grapples with a persistent road safety crisis. Winstone Katushabe, the Commissioner for Transport Regulation and Safety …
Read More »Africa’s youth see a brighter future, but demand change
The survey suggests that young Africans are becoming increasingly practical in how they view global partnerships Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s young people are becoming more optimistic about the future of their countries and economies, but they are also sending a clear message to governments and leaders: …
Read More »Bell Lager celebrates 75 years with gold at the 2026 Monde Selection Awards
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Seventy-five years after its first brew, Uganda’s original beer has once again earned international recognition for the consistent quality that has defined Bell Lager for generations. Bell Lager has been awarded a Gold Quality Award at the 2026 Monde Selection Awards, an independent international institute …
Read More »UWA unveils ‘Open Park Days Influencer Campaign’ to inspire more Ugandans
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Wildlife Authority has officially launched the Open Park Days Influencer Campaign, an initiative aimed at inspiring more Ugandans to visit the country’s protected areas through authentic digital storytelling by content creators. The campaign was flagged off at Murchison Falls National Park, where …
Read More »NRM strengthens Parliamentary majority
Independent MPs Sign Cooperation Agreement Kampala, Uganda | URN | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has further consolidated its influence in the 12th Parliament after dozens of Independent Members of Parliament signed a cooperation agreement allowing them to work closely with the ruling party. The memorandum of …
Read More »The I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series returns with ‘Tee For Me’ format
Entebbe, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The third round of the 2026 I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series returns Saturday at Entebbe Club with organisers expecting a full field for one of the most anticipated outings on the local golfing calendar. This edition will be played under the ‘Tee For Me’ format, a …
Read More »Buhweju district engineers interdicted over alleged misuse of road funds
Buhweju, Uganda | URN | Buhweju District senior engineer Dicklus Twinamatsiko and an assistant engineering officer, Samuel Nkwasibwe, have been interdicted over allegations of misappropriating public funds and failing to execute road projects funded during the 2024/2025 financial year. The officers were suspended from duty with immediate effect following …
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