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06 Apr '26
South Korea has said that North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un’s successor has now been conclusively identified.According to the South Korean spy agency, a rising political star inside the communist state is set to follow in the footsteps of Kim, who took over from his father in 2011.
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06 Apr '26
KAMPALA, Uganda – A senior government liaison official has called for urgent reforms in Uganda’s regulatory and procurement systems, warning that persistent weaknesses in enforcement and oversight are threatening public health, food security, and the nation’s economic stability.In a
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06 Apr '26
Authorities in Mityana Municipality have intensified enforcement of the trade order policy as part of ongoing efforts to restore order and improve business operations in the town’s central areas.Municipal Mayor Faustin Mukambwe Lukonge has issued a stern warning to street vendors who con
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06 Apr '26
Obongi County Member of Parliament-elect, Hassan Kaps Fungaroo of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has urged citizens to remain hopeful about the performance of the incoming Parliament as the country prepares to usher in its 12th August House next month.Speaking during NBS Morning Br
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06 Apr '26
Félix Tshisekedi gifts players of the DR Congo national football team brand-new cars after their historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their first appearance in 52 years.DR Congo President, Félix Tshisekedi has rewarded players of the DR Congo national team with brand-new c
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06 Apr '26
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority has raised retail fuel prices, citing global market trends and cost pressures, in a move expected to ripple through transport and consumer prices in the East African economy.In a statement issued late Friday, the regulator said petrol prices will rise
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06 Apr '26
KAMPALA – The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has extended an open invitation to opposition politicians to take part in its upcoming parliamentary retreat in Kyankwanzi, in a move the party says is aimed at fostering inclusive dialogue on national development.According to NRM S
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06 Apr '26
The Diamond Tower is a proposed 220-meter skyscraper in Kampala’s Kololo neighborhood, designed by Angiletti Design Studio to be the tallest building in Uganda. Scheduled for a 2026 construction start, the 54-story vertical development features 300 serviced apartments, a luxury hotel, and high-
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06 Apr '26
Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford is reportedly willing to make important sacrifices to extend his time at Barcelona.The 28-year-old was cast aside by former MUFC head coach Ruben Amorim, which prompted a loan move to Aston Villa in January 2025, followed by a ‘dream’ transfer t
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06 Apr '26
Fredrick Mubiru who defeated the Engineers Registration Board twice in courtFredrick Mubiru, a veteran civil engineer, has won a legal battle against the Engineers Registration Board after the High Court ruled that his suspension from practice was unfair and unlawful.In early 2024,