In a landmark $3 billion (approx. 55 billion rand) acquisition, French media giant Canal+ has officially taken full ownership of MultiChoice Group, the powerhouse behind DStv, GOtv, and SuperSport. This deal, approved by South Africa’s Competition Tribunal on July 23,…
Professor George Luchiri Wajackoyah, a former Kenyan presidential aspirant with roots tracing back to Jinja, Uganda, has made global headlines once again after being awarded yet another PhD in Law. The latest academic feather in his cap pushes his tally…
Kampala, Uganda – The Electoral Commission has released the official campaign timeline for the 2025/2026 General Elections, heralding the commencement of a critical electoral cycle in Uganda’s political landscape. The scheduled campaign window spans nearly four months, signaling a period…
Once hailed as Africa’s futuristic utopia, Akon’s $6 billion dream to build a Wakanda-inspired smart city in Senegal has officially flatlined. What was supposed to be a shimmering metropolis of curvy skyscrapers, solar farms, crypto banks, and AI-driven everything has…
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,…
Former Cameroon international and football icon Geremi Njitap has been hit with a five-year suspension from all football-related activities by the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT). The stunning move, announced on Saturday, follows what the federation described as “incidents” linked to…
In a continent often defined by its challenges, a new generation is rewriting the script, armed with laptops, smartphones, and unrelenting ambition. Across Africa, youth-led tech startups are booming, transforming industries and reshaping the continent’s future from the ground up.…
The Victoria Pearls continued their unbeaten run with a dominant performance against Sierra Leone, marking their third consecutive victory in the ongoing cricket series. The Ugandan side displayed exceptional teamwork and strategy, thrilling fans with another commanding win that underscored…
The Victoria Pearls continued their flawless run at the 2025 Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament with a nail-biting four-run victory over Zimbabwe HPC, making it two wins in two games for Uganda’s national women’s cricket team. With determination and grit, the…
The Algerian Boxing Federation has launched a scathing attack on World Boxing after Olympic silver medalist Imane Khelif was publicly named in connection with controversial new gender testing policies. The federation denounced the move as a gross violation of Khelif’s…
