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Airtel Money launches global virtual card

Airtel Money launches global virtual card

Airtel Money and Mastercard have unveiled a new virtual card that enables customers in Uganda to shop using their mobile money account at more than 100 million merchants across 200 countries through Mastercard’s global network.Airtel Money Uganda Managing Director, Japhet Aritho hailed t

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Lesotho shocked by Trump's remarks that 'nobody has heard of the country'

Lesotho shocked by Trump's remarks that 'nobody has heard of the country'

Trump, addressing the US Congress in his first speech since his return to the Oval Office, made the reference as he listed cuts made to what he said was wasteful expenditure.BBC | Lesotho's government says it is shocked by US President Donald Trump saying that "n

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NDA arrests three for illegal drug vending in Namisindwa

NDA arrests three for illegal drug vending in Namisindwa

The National Drug Authority (NDA) has arrested three suspects for illegally vending human and veterinary medicines in open markets in Bukhaweka and Butilu, Namisindwa District.The suspects Kisubi Jamada, Ali Matovu, and Mutawa Clemensia were found selling classified medicines, including an

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Menstrual Hygiene Concerns Take Center Stage Ahead of 2025 Women’s Day

Menstrual Hygiene Concerns Take Center Stage Ahead of 2025 Women’s Day

As Uganda prepares to mark International Women’s Day 2025, activists led by Femme Forte Uganda have raised alarm over the persistent menstrual hygiene crisis affecting millions of girls.They warn that inadequate access to sanitary products and clean water continues to hinder girls’ edu

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Christians in Ibanda Urged to Embrace Repentance and Humility During Lent

Christians in Ibanda Urged to Embrace Repentance and Humility During Lent

hristians in Ibanda District have been called to reflect on their lives and embrace repentance as they begin the Lenten season, a key message delivered during Ash Wednesday services.Speaking at St. Bruno Nyakatokye Catholic Church in Bisheshe Division, Rev. Fr. Everisto Ariyo emphasized th

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Vice President Alupo Calls for Govt Action on Vulnerable Children

Vice President Alupo Calls for Govt Action on Vulnerable Children

Vice President Jessica Alupo has called on the government to allocate a dedicated budget for vulnerable children and street kids, emphasizing the urgency of addressing their welfare.Speaking at Masuulita Children’s Village in Wakiso District, Alupo stressed that the responsibility of car

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JATT Operates Like Any Other Security Agency – SSP Muhwezi

JATT Operates Like Any Other Security Agency – SSP Muhwezi

JATT is a security apparatus like others, mandated to ensure the safety of citizens and their property. Its operations align with the collective goal of securing the countrySenior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Donald Muhwezi has clarified that the Joint Anti-Ter

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Trump will 'probably' cut Mexico and Canada tariffs - US commerce chief

Trump will 'probably' cut Mexico and Canada tariffs - US commerce chief

BBC | US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said President Donald Trump will "probably" announce a deal to reduce tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Wednesday."Both the Canadians and Mexicans were on the phone with me all day today trying to show that they'll do better" on

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Pope still stable after respiratory failure, Vatican says

Pope still stable after respiratory failure, Vatican says

BBC | Pope Francis has remained stable after suffering two episodes of respiratory failure on Monday.In its nightly update, the Vatican said the Pope did not present any further episodes of respiratory failure or bronchospasm."He remained afebrile, always alert, coo

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Anger over Vance 'random country' peacekeeping remark

Anger over Vance 'random country' peacekeeping remark

BBC | The US vice-president has sparked a row with his comments about a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine.UK opposition politicians accused JD Vance of disrespecting British forces after he said a US stake in Ukraine's economy was a "better security guarantee than 20

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