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Informality in Artisanal Mining Bleeds Revenue, NGO Warns

Informality in Artisanal Mining Bleeds Revenue, NGO Warns

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

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138 Cardinals to Elect New Pope as Vatican Prepares for Conclave

138 Cardinals to Elect New Pope as Vatican Prepares for Conclave

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church is preparing for one of its most sacred and time-honoured rituals — the election of a new pontiff.Out of the current 252 cardinals worldwide, only 138 who are under the age of 80 will converge at the Vatican to participate in the p

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White Skirts Are Trending in London, Hollywood and New York—Celebrities Are Hooked

White Skirts Are Trending in London, Hollywood and New York—Celebrities Are Hooked

If you're anything like me, the first hint of warmer weather signals one very important wardrobe shift: it's time to retire the denim (for now) and let a white cotton poplin skirt take centre stage. Lightweight, breathable and effortlessly elegant, this throw-on staple becomes the backbone of my sum

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Trump’s tariff formula confounds the world, punishes the poor

Trump’s tariff formula confounds the world, punishes the poor

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Image: REUTERS/Kent Nishimura Ridiculed for imposing trade tariffs on frozen islands largely inhabited by penguins, US President Donald Trump's formula for calculating the levi

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The 'intoxicatingly amazing' Aussie perfume scent taking over the world - and Sofia Richie has already named it her 'signature'

The 'intoxicatingly amazing' Aussie perfume scent taking over the world - and Sofia Richie has already named it her 'signature'

Aussie mum Raquel Boris has built a fragrance empire that's earned legions of beauty fans worldwide.Now, the founder of genderless perfume house Who is Elijah? can count celebrity model Sofia Richie-Grainge among the list of customers that adore the brand's best-selling unisex fragrance, Nomad.

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‘There are no winners’: global companies respond to Trump tariffs

‘There are no winners’: global companies respond to Trump tariffs

From UK tailors to Australian farmers to Irish whiskey distillers, firms reveal the impact of US measuresDonald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will upend global trade, adding costs and delays to businesses around the world and threatening a recession.The Guardian spoke to eight businesses about

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Eid Elegance: Ugandan celebrities dress for festivities

Eid Elegance: Ugandan celebrities dress for festivities

From graceful family portraits to chic individual ensembles, these public figures embraced the spirit of the occasion with outfits that reflected both cultural heritage and contemporary trends. As the world celebrated 

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Eid Elegance: Ugandan celebrities dress for festivities

Eid Elegance: Ugandan celebrities dress for festivities

As the world celebrated Eid al-Fitr this Sunday morning, Ugandan celebrities marked the occasion in style, flaunting traditional elegance and modern fashion. From graceful family portraits to chic individual

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Inside the Luxurious Mansion of Gen. Charles Oluka that Has Sparked Controversy Since His Demise

Inside the Luxurious Mansion of Gen. Charles Oluka that Has Sparked Controversy Since His Demise

The lavish mansion of the late General Charles Oluka has become a hot topic in Uganda following his death.Located in Katovu village, Kajjansi town council, Wakiso district, the grand residence has sparked curiosit

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Elias Nalukoola Under Fire For Taking UGX 350 Millions From Government, Opposition In Limbo

Elias Nalukoola Under Fire For Taking UGX 350 Millions From Government, Opposition In Limbo

Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi, a newly elected Member of Parliament representing Kawempe North under the National Unity Platform (NUP), has found himself at the center of controversy after accepting UGX 350 million from the Ugandan government for the purchase of a v

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