Presidential hopeful Elton Joseph Mabirizi’s nomination has been temporarily deferred after the Electoral Commission (EC) flagged an outstanding issue in his documents.EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama did not specify the exact nature of the discrepancy.“Upon reviewing his
Cybersecurity has become one of the fastest-growing global concerns, threatening financial systems, businesses, and governments.Valued at $193.73 billion in 2024, the global cybersecurity market is projected to more than double to $562.77 billion by 2032—a reflection of the scale of inve
A boat accident on Lake Kyoga in Amolatar District has claimed the lives of seven people after their vessel capsized near Kiryanga Village in Acii Sub-county.According to the territorial maritime police in Amolatar, the incident occurred at around 11:00 a
(L-R) Benson Turamye, Executive Director of Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA), Patrick Birungi, Executive Director Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) and Paul Mwesigwa, Managing Director Uganda Electricity Distribution Company L
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has kicked off the vetting of aspiring Members of Parliament, with the process starting on Monday at the party’s headquarters in Makerere-Kavule.Aspirants from Wakiso, West Nile, and Kigezi were the first to appear before the party’s E
Despite the national power grid passing through several communities in Ibanda District, many households remain without electricity—trapped in darkness by the high cost of connections.This persistent lack of access continues to hamper livelihoods, with children in day-scholar schools part
The Parliamentary Committee on the National Economy has approved a government request to borrow Shs772 billion to address long-standing water supply challenges in four Ugandan districts.The funds will finance the Strategic Town Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Kayunga, Mayuge, Kamuli
LILONGWE | Xinhua | The campaign period for Malawi’s Sept. 16 general elections officially ended on Sunday, after competing political parties conducted their last campaign rallies on Saturday.The Malawi Electoral Commission (
Police homicide investigators collect the body of Anna Fayida who was killed by her lover in a domestic brawl. Photo | Julius HafashaPolice in Kisoro District are investigating a murder case that occurred in Gishondori Village, Muramba Subcounty, on
A much-anticipated debut in Turkey quickly turned dramatic, leaving fans in disbelief and rivals with plenty to celebrateA goalkeeper once hailed as world-class finds his redemption arc clouded by a familiar and costly stor
