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The price of gold is skyrocketing

The price of gold is skyrocketing

Why speed of the upswing has been much faster than analysts predicted and why the rally is likely to continue?COMMENT | LUKE HARTIGAN | The price of gold surged above US$4,100 (Approx. Shs14 million) an ounce (Approx.28g) on Oct.15 for the first time, taking this year’s extraordinary ral

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Madagascar strips ex-president Rajoelina of citizenship as former aid arrested for money laundering

Madagascar strips ex-president Rajoelina of citizenship as former aid arrested for money laundering

Madagascar’s former president Andry Rajoelina has been stripped of his nationality after fleeing the country earlier this month amid widespread youth-led protests.The news came as his former advisor, businessman Maminiaina Ravatomanga was arrested in Mauritius, on suspicion laundering mo

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Strictly’s Arlene Phillips makes heartbreaking death confession after loss

Strictly’s Arlene Phillips makes heartbreaking death confession after loss

Arlene Phillips opened up about her early struggles in life.Arlene Phillips is a legend in the world of Strictly Come Dancing, but the glitz and the glamour of her life was a far stretch from what it was like growing up at home. The legendary dancer, 82, found her way into the world of sho

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Worst 7 game shows on telly – and ITV classic is number one.

Worst 7 game shows on telly – and ITV classic is number one.

OPINION: As a TV journalist, I've sat through plenty of trash telly in my time - but these game shows are the worst of the worst.I’ve been a TV journalist for four years now, and in that time I’ve seen some brilliant – and some terrible – game shows rise and fall. There have been s

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MTN MoMo and Partners Launch Nationwide Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign

MTN MoMo and Partners Launch Nationwide Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign

MTN Mobile Money (U) Ltd (MTN MoMo) and partners have launched a nationwide cybersecurity awareness campaign under the theme “Securing the Future: The Rise of AI” to educate customers on safe digital practices amid rising cyber threats.Speaking at a p

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Student, 16, murdered after falling for fake advert promising riches

Student, 16, murdered after falling for fake advert promising riches

Kamuli, Uganda: The Territorial Police in Kamuli District have launched investigations into the gruesome murder of a 16-year-old student, Kisakye Resty, a Senior Three student of St. Andrews Secondary School, Kiyunga.According to Busoga Nort

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One injured as URA clashes with Busia residents

One injured as URA clashes with Busia residents

At least one person was injured on Sunday when Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) enforcement officers fired live bullets during a confrontation with residents of Busia town, near the Kenya border.The injured, Daniel Oundo, 32, a resident of Buchicha village

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Museveni campaign posters defaced in Busia town

Museveni campaign posters defaced in Busia town

Defaced campaign poster of MuseveniAuthorities in Busia district have launched a manhunt for a group of youths accused of tearing down and defacing campaign posters of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ahead of the 2026 general elections.Busia deput

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Judiciary Launches Annual Performance Report and Electoral Justice Compendium

Judiciary Launches Annual Performance Report and Electoral Justice Compendium

The Judiciary under the stewardship of Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny - Dollo, today officially launched the Annual Performance Report for the Financial Year 2024/25 alongside a landmark Compendium on Enhancing Electoral Justice.The high-level event took place at the Supreme Court Bu

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Uganda, ARSO Unveil 15 Standards to Regulate Edible Insects

Uganda, ARSO Unveil 15 Standards to Regulate Edible Insects

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) in partnership with the African Organisation for Standardisations (ARSO) has launched 15 African standards for edible insects, aimed at improving consumer safety and boosting trade in the emerging sector.The standards, unveiled on Monday at a two-

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