Uganda: Blencowe raises capital, promises ‘strong period of newsflow’ at Orom-Cross
Executives at Blencowe Resources have underlined confidence in the Orom-Cross graphite project in Uganda by exercising options, as the company completed a £1.12 million fundraise to advance feasibility work.
Centenary Bank moves to expand credit access for Ugandan SMEs
Centenary Bank and the African Guarantee Fund have launched the Enterprise Finance Summit in Kampala, bringing together entrepreneurs and policymakers to tackle the financing challenges facing small and medium-sized businesses.
Museveni and Prince Rahim open new Aga Khan University campus in Kampala
Uganda’s president and the Aga Khan University’s chancellor have inaugurated a major new campus in Kampala, alongside plans for a teaching hospital expected to transform healthcare access in East Africa.
Common Causes of Anxiety in Older Adults Explained
Anxiety in older adults is often linked to health, loss, or lifestyle changes. Explore the most common causes and practical ways to address them.
Congo reports new Ebola outbreak, Uganda on alert over cross-border spread
Congo’s Ministry of Health has confirmed a new outbreak of the Zaire strain in Kasai province. Ugandan officials say the risk of cross-border transmission is high given the free movement…
Shaka iLembe to end with season three, telling the final chapter of Zulu king’s reign
MultiChoice Africa says the third and concluding season of the award-winning drama will premiere on Pearl Magic Prime, with Nomzamo Mbatha returning as Queen Nandi.
Giorgio Armani, designer behind a $10bn empire, dies aged 91
Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion designer who also owned basketball club Olimpia Milano, has died aged 91. His influence stretched from luxury tailoring to sport and lifestyle ventures around the…
Museveni opens Uganda’s first fish feed factory with Dutch investment
President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned Uganda’s first fish feed plant, built by Dutch firm De Heus, in a move aimed at boosting aquaculture and strengthening trade ties with the Netherlands.
Kenya and Uganda agree to scrap trade barriers at key border posts
The two neighbours have pledged to remove tariffs and ease congestion at crossings including Malaba and Busia, following a directive from their presidents.
Kyabazinga and Queen Jovia Mutesi welcome twin princes
Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV shared news of the birth of his sons, Prince William Ethan and Prince Arnold Eli, calling it a “deeply cherished milestone” for the royal family.
