Iran is advancing proposals to establish regulatory control over all seven undersea fibre-optic internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global data corridor linking Asia, the Gulf region, and Europe. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to assert greater authority
As President Yoweri Museveni settles into a fresh term following his swearing-in on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, attention within Uganda’s political and security establishment has rapidly shifted toward one thing: the impending cabinet reshuffle.Historically, periods preceding cabinet announce
Next Media staff celebrated sports broadcaster Andrew Kabuura’s return to Kampala after his historic UEFA Champions League semi-final hosting role on SuperSport, marking a milestone moment for Ugandan sports journalism and internal company culture.The atmosphere at the Next Media Park on
MOMBASA, Kenya – Uganda’s tea sector is showing renewed signs of recovery, with auction prices rebounding 21% and absorption rates strengthening.Sector players say this offers cautious optimism to growers and processors after years of volatility. Data from the Mombasa tea auction indic
KAMPALA — Kampala’s party scene hit a new high Saturday night as Etania Mutoni—better known as Life of the Party—pulled off a fully sold-out debut concert at Lugogo Hockey Grounds, cementing her arrival as a serious force in Uganda’s entertainment industry.This wasn’t just anot
Alcohol consumers and the construction industry face fresh price hikes as the government tables the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to impose higher levies on imported spirits and building materials.Minister of State for Finance, Henry Musasizi, presented the bill in Parliament
NATIONALNile Breweries Limited (NBL), Uganda’s leading beer manufacturer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Olive Birungi Lumonya as Chairperson of the Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Ms. Lumonya assumes the position following the untimely passing of Mr. Franci
Popular Ugandan digital media personality Bernard Ewalu Olupot, widely known as Beewol or “The Talkative Rocker,” has officially joined 933 KFM as the new co-host of the station’s flagship morning program, D’Mighty Breakfast.Beewol made his debut on the show this week, teaming up w
Former presidential candidate Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde has criticised Uganda’s opposition leaders, accusing them of inconsistency, lack of sacrifice, and weak ideological grounding—factors he says have significantly undermined their credibility and appeal to voters.Tumukunde, a former
Stanbic Bank Uganda, in partnership with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), ONGEA Africa and the Uganda Digital Society, has launched the Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit, a major initiative aimed at empowering young creators with digital skills, business training, financial literac
