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How South Africans reproduce apartheid’s most dangerous habit

How South Africans reproduce apartheid’s most dangerous habit

THERE is a particular theatre to South African political life: we know how to gather, how to convene, how to fill auditoriums when history arrives clothed in urgency. We clap where we should clap. We nod with seriousness. We ask familiar questions with grave voices. And then we go home fee

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In Tanzania, the law means electoral flaws can’t be challenged.

In Tanzania, the law means electoral flaws can’t be challenged.

A Tanzanian riot police officer walks past a vandalised campaign poster of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, following a protest a day after a general election marred by violent demonstrations over the exclusion of two leading opposition candidates at the Namanga One-Post Border crossing point betwe

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Ntungamo HR Officer Interdicted Again Over Irregular Payroll Reinstatements

Ntungamo HR Officer Interdicted Again Over Irregular Payroll Reinstatements

In a letter dated October 24, 2025, the Ntungamo Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Fidelis Kiiza, directed Muhirwe to hand over office to Human Resource Officer Naboth Ayebazibwe by October 27.The Principal Human Resource Officer of Ntungamo District, Jennifer Muhirwe, has been interdict

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Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.Delayed construction heightens importance of missing piece in

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Confusion and Hope as Tororo Awaits Implementation of New Administrative Units

Confusion and Hope as Tororo Awaits Implementation of New Administrative Units

High expectations have given way to frustration and uncertainty in Tororo District after the much-celebrated announcement of new administrative units failed to materialize within the anticipated timeframe.In April this year, jubilation swept across the greater Tororo area following Preside

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Namisindwa Youths Blocked From NRM Kololo Conference

Namisindwa Youths Blocked From NRM Kololo Conference

For 14 youths from Namisindwa, the trip to Kampala was meant to culminate in a historic moment—casting their vote at the National Resistance Movement (NRM) youth delegates’ conference at Kololo. Instead, it ended in disappointment.The group claims they were denied delegate cards—the

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Party politics in NUP nips people power

Party politics in NUP nips people power

Shamim Malende at a court appearance in Masaka for the bail hearing of Eddie Mutwe and others. (Shamim Malende) High-stake games for 2026 constituency slots become flashpointsNEWS ANALYSIS |

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Prosecuting Prof. Balunywa is a National Disgrace — Hands Off Our Academic Giants

Prosecuting Prof. Balunywa is a National Disgrace — Hands Off Our Academic Giants

Uganda woke up to the shocking news that Prof. Waswa Balunywa, the man who turned Makerere University Business School (MUBS) into the academic powerhouse it is today, is set to appear in court on August 21 over abuse of office and causing financial loss.T

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What Exactly Did Busoga Do to M7? Balunywa’s Case Sparks Basoga Outrage & Mobilization to Defend Their Own

What Exactly Did Busoga Do to M7? Balunywa’s Case Sparks Basoga Outrage & Mobilization to Defend Their Own

The latest legal charges against Professor Wasswa Balunywa, a distinguished son of Busoga and former principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), have ignited widespread anger and unease across the Basoga community.Balunywa, who devoted decade

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NRM tribunal rules against three ministers

NRM tribunal rules against three ministers

Minister Joyce KaducuThe National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal has dismissed petitions filed by three incumbent ministers, effectively ending their challenges to the party’s primary results and confirming their rivals as the offi

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