KAMPALA — Uganda is preparing for a major shift in early education, with the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), expected to roll out in lower primary from 2028, proposing a maximum of about three hours of structured learning daily for young…
Africa’s finest netball nations are set for a thrilling showdown as the 2026 Africa Netball Cup takes centre stage from 19–26 September at the Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, Kenya. Ten countries—South Africa, Uganda, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Zambia, Kenya, Botswana,…
NAIROBI, Kenya — African netball is preparing for one of its biggest moments yet after the official launch of the Africa Netball Cup 2026, a tournament that promises elite competition, continental pride and a crucial pathway to the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027.…
Uganda’s national basketball team, the Silverbacks, announced their squad for the third window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, with preparations set to intensify ahead of the decisive matches in Luanda, Angola. The roster was unveiled by the…
The United States Embassy in Uganda has officially opened its newly relocated American Center Kampala, a cutting-edge hub designed to promote education, innovation, and cultural exchange. The inauguration, led by U.S. Ambassador William Popp, underscores the enduring partnership between the…
Egypt has issued its clearest warning yet over the future of the Nile, declaring that no additional dams will be tolerated without prior agreement and strict adherence to international law. In a sweeping year-end interview, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty signalled…
The Masaka High Court Resident Judge, Justice Fatuma Nanziri, has cautioned advocates to uphold professionalism and ethical conduct, warning that unlicensed legal practice is undermining justice delivery and tarnishing the reputation of the legal profession. Speaking as Guest of Honour…
A quiet hum filled the air as health workers gathered around a suitcase-sized machine, its screen lighting up with a chest image analyzed in seconds. That moment captured the promise behind a new U.S.-backed health intervention unveiled in Uganda on…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), long hailed as a pillar of global humanitarian relief, has been officially shut down, with its remaining operations absorbed into the State Department. The closure, initiated under President Donald Trump’s second term,…
In a bold leap forward for HIV prevention, a new injectable drug named Lenacapavir is reshaping the way the world approaches protection. Developed by Gilead Sciences and marketed as Sunlenca, Lenacapavir is a revolutionary treatment that requires just two injections…
