Today, just four of Africa’s richest billionaires hold $57.4 billion in wealth — more than the combined wealth of 750 million people, or half the continent’s population, according to a new Oxfam report.The report –
Times Higher Education (THE), the publisher of the World University Rankings, has issued a clarification over its latest university rankings following a public uproar over Makerere University’s perceived sharp decline in global and regional standings.In a statement dated July 9, THE said
President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the firing of over 150 employees at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA.The directive is supposed to take immediate effect, and jobs for exactly 152 UCAA staff are on the chopping board,
During a high-level meeting with African leaders at the White House, former U.S. President Donald Trump caused an uproar after commenting on Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English proficiency.Trump, known for his controversial remarks, reportedly asked Boa
The Ugandan business community is mourning following the sudden death of Marvin Beine “Boyo” Bitature, nephew of Simba Group chairman Patrick Bitature. Marvin passed away on
Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda recently shared a surprising experience during one of his visits in Ntinda, Kampala.Speaking to a group, the seasoned politician revealed that he had attended a
Presidential aspirant Wycliffe Kasaija Kizza has attributed President Yoweri Museveni’s enduring political
Uganda’s fight against illegal abortion faces a daunting adversary: an expanding underground network of brokers who charge up to Shs500,000 to secretly guide young girls into backdoor clinics.Operating in districts such as Mukono, Masaka, Mbale, Wakiso, Mengo,
The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), H.E. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has rallied Ugandans to support the party’s upcoming campaign
PHOTO/COURTESYFrank Gashumba, a polarizing Ugandan social commentator and businessman, has never shied away from voicing his opinions on matters of governance, often stirring controversy with his outspoken critiques.Recently, Gashumba has taken to social
