By Weswa Ronnie   MBALE CITY   The newly promoted Uganda Premier League side, Mbale Heroes FC, has today Saturday, 9th November, 2024 confirmed Jonard Conglomerate Investment Limited as their new official sponsor for one season, with plans to potentially extend the partnership.   The sponsorship agreement was signed and …

Following a tweet on X, formerly Twitter, young Ghanaian millionaire Kojo Forex has made headlines once more. He clarified that he doesn’t mean to mock older people with his message but is simply avoiding clichés to make his point. The 28-year-old Ghanaian YouTuber suggested that anyone over 30 who hasn’t …

Pa Tajudeen Lagbaja, the head of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja’s family, says he regrets sending the deceased to the Nigerian Defence Academic (NDA). Pa Tajudeen, who is the younger brother of the late COAS’s father, said this in reaction to his nephew’s death. …

By Our Reporter   NATIONAL/ECONOMY   MTN Uganda has announced a 29.6% year-on-year increase in profit after tax, totaling Shs 459.4 billion for the nine months ending September 30, 2024.   The growth was largely attributed to exceptional performance in MTN Uganda’s data and fintech segments, aligned with the company’s …

Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange revealed that the Naira lost ₦39.37. This represents a 2.4 per cent loss when compared to the previous trading date on Thursday when it exchanged at ₦1,639.50 to a dollar. However, the total daily turnover increased to 1,403.76 million dollars …

By Steven Enatu   SOROTI CITY   A selection committee of Youth Empowerment and Agro-Entrepreneurship Program has completed the rigorous process of selecting 100 youths from Teso Districts to participate in  Youth  Empowerment and Agro-Entrepreneurship Program- YEAP, an initiative aimed at transforming young, unemployed individuals into successful agribusiness entrepreneurs.   …

Renowned Ghanaian reggae and Afro-Roots artiste Rocky Dawuni has earned his fourth Grammy nomination, making him the most-nominated Ghanaian artiste in Grammy history. His first Grammy nod came in 2015 with his album “Branches of the Same Tree” in the ‘Best Reggae Album’ category. In 2021, his album “Voice of …

A major attraction at this year’s festival is a special showcase by Nigeria’s renowned record label, Chocolate City, featuring three of its dynamic artists. Major AJ will set the tone with his signature Afrobeats sound and captivating lyricism, bringing the energy and charm that has won him fans across the …

Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press, Office of the Minister, said in a statement in Abuja on Friday that the appointment was with immediate effect. Ogunleye described Olayinka as a “seasoned media and communications professional”, with more than 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and media management. “His career …

By Weswa Ronnie   BUGISU   Coffee farmers from two districts of Bulambuli and Sironko in the Bugisu sub-region are counting losses after an attack by coffee leaf rust disease which has destroyed their coffee crops.   Coffee rust is a disease caused by a rust fungus, Hemileia vastatrix. It …