In April 2019, Pope Francis stunned the world with a dramatic plea for peace in South Sudan by kneeling to kiss the feet of President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar.The act, which took place during a spiritual retreat at the Vatican, was meant to encourage the two rivals to h
Colin Asiimwe is back at MultiChoice Uganda as the Head of Marketing, overseeing the DStv, GOtv, Showmax, and Pearl Magic brands.Asiimwe previously worked with MultiChoice before leaving the business.He began his career in the advertising industry before transitioning to a focus on
After years of ominous headlines about the world's shrinking birth rates, there's a bright spot. The US birth rate slightly increased in 2024, according to preliminary data from the CDC.The 1% rise in births was largely driven by moms in their early 40s, who gave birth to 2% more children in 202
Uganda continues to lose significant revenue from the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector due to rampant informality and weak regulatory enforcement, the Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE) has said.Despite being rich in minerals, Uganda has failed to tran
There’s nothing worse than looking back at your life and realising you misused money that could have changed your future.Last week, we talked about giving your money a job. I hope your wallet had a productive week. But now, let’s talk about something even mor
With just eight months until Uganda’s 2026 general election cycle begins, political parties are under growing scrutiny for their slow preparations.While the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Democratic Party (DP) have already mapped out their election strategies, key oppo
Government spokesperson and NRM leader Ofwono Opondo has cast doubt on the ruling party’s actual support, stating that many leaders are too embarrassed to admit the reality on the ground.Speaking about voter tur
Burkina Faso's recent pronouncement of free education for all citizens, plus the provision of free textbooks for primary school children, ha
General Edward Katumba Wamala, a notable Ugandan military officer and former Minister of Works and Transport, survived a dramatic assassination attempt on June 1, 2021.The attack occurred on Kisota Road in Kisaasi, Kampala, as Wamala was on his way to a family member's funeral.Tragi
The leadership crisis at Makerere University has taken a troubling turn as Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe continues to resist the appointment of permanent Deputy Vice-Chancellors (DVCs), leaving key positions in limbo for nearly eight years.
