Egyptian E-Commerce Star Cartona Raises Major Funding to Revolutionize Trade
Cartona, the Egypt-based B2B e-commerce platform, has just secured $8.1 million in a Series A extension round led by Algebra Ventures, with contributions from existing investors like Silicon Badia and…
YG PLUS and Boomplay Collaborate to Expand Music Reach in Africa
South Korea’s leading media and entertainment company, YG Plus, in an exciting move to reach new audience in Africa for its catalogue, has partnered with Africa’s premier music streaming and…
Mutyaba Shines, Uganda Loses 1-2 to Algeria in Qualifier
Travis Mutyaba put on a spectacular show for 45 minutes, leading Uganda to a 1-0 halftime advantage over Algeria. Unfortunately, he faded in the second half, and the Cranes fell…
Sheilah Gashumba Confirms Breakup with Rickman Manrick in Online Statement
Sheilah Gashumba took to social media, specifically X, to announce the end of her relationship with singer Rickman Manrick. After breaking up with Ali Marcus Lwanga, also known as God’s…
Roxette’s Roxette in Concert Tour Begins in Cape Town
Roxette, led by Per Gessle, the heart and soul of the band, alongside the amazing Lena Philipsson, is heading to South Africa in February 2025. They'll be lighting up the…
Faridah Nakazibwe Welcomes Third Child, Marktoum, at Nakasero Hospital
Earlier today, former NTV news anchor and host of Mwassuze Mutya, Faridah Nakazibwe, joyfully welcomed a newborn son. According to a video clip circulated on social media, both mother and…
Ugandan Dental Surgeon Aliker, Senior Adviser, Dies at 95
Ugandan dental surgeon, businessman, and community leader, Dr. Martin Jerome Okec Aliker, passed away at 95. He advised presidents and chaired boards for numerous Ugandan companies, also serving as chancellor…
Sheilah Gashumba Becomes CEO of NRG Radio in Uganda
Socialite and media personality Sheilah Gashumba has reason to celebrate as she takes on the role of Chief Executive Officer at NRG Radio, Uganda. The station, launched just shy of…
Weasel Manizo’s Brother, Humphrey Mayanja, Loses Fight Against Cancer
Humphrey Mayanja, the elder brother of Jose Chameleone, Pallaso, and Weasel, has passed away after a battle with cancer at the Mulago-based Uganda Cancer Institute. Chameleone shared a heartfelt image…
B2C Affirms Concert Rescheduling; Fans Await New Date
A document circulated last week suggesting the postponement of the B2C concert slated for May 10, but Enock Katete, the group's manager, dismissed it as fraudulent. "We're proceeding with the…
