MTN has reportedly agreed to settle a fine of US$8.5m (about R114m) with the Rwandan government after negotiations over the fine broke down. The fine was imposed on the Rwandan subsidiary of the Johannesburg-headquartered and JSE-listed mobile telecommunications group after it allegedly failed to comply with a regulatory directive precluding …

East Rutherford, United States | AFP |India’s biggest Bollywood stars led a triumphant celebration of dance, music and fashion at the International Indian Film Academy awards Saturday, cheered by thousands of ecstatic fans just outside New York. The five-hour show at an American football stadium in New Jersey, where the …

Brazzaville, Congo | AFP | Congo voters go to the polls Sunday in legislative elections in the oil-rich African country, the first since violence-marred presidential polls last year which returned Denis Sassou Nguesso to power. While no fresh violence is expected opposition parties have cried foul, as over 2 million …

THIS WEEK: We can’t afford Independence Day celebrations, Kiir July 09 is a memorable day for south Sudanese for it’s when Africa’s youngest nation marks its independence and therefore calls for celebration. But, this year nationals were treated to a statement by the president that the country couldn’t organize a …

Dakar, Senegal | AFP | Senegal on Sunday suspended all sports and cultural events until elections at the end of the month, a day after eight people died in a football stadium disaster. Legislative elections are due on July 30 and tensions are running high with prominent opposition leader and Dakar …

THIS WEEK: Aga Khan marks 60 years of commitment to faith On July 11, His Highness the Aga Khan marked his Diamond Jubilee, (60 years) as the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the world’s Shia Ismaili Muslims. This worldwide celebration brings together the global Ismaili community, partners of the …

THIS WEEK:  Ssebaana death stirs DP wrangles The death of former party president John Ssebaana Kizito was enough to stir the simmering tensions among various sections of the Democratic Party.  The burial of Ssebaana in Luweero district turned into an arena of insults and fistfights between factions aligned to Kampala …

THIS WEEK: Express FC boss Nakiwala criticized over state of footballer Express FC Chairperson, Hon Florence Nakiwala, also Minister of State for Youth and Children has received sharp criticism for stating that Express FC cannot help Vincent Onyebuche, a Nigerian footballer who is in a dire state with a broken …

THIS WEEK: Hilton Boss hails Ugandan workers The Aya Group Chairman Hamid Mohammed Mohammed has hailed the new team of employee at his Hilton Hotel. It is an iconic 5-star luxury Hotel situated on one of Kampala’s original hills offering world-class hospitality to international and regional travelers **** Share on: …

THIS WEEK: Kenyatta warns rivals on use of courts to delay elections As Aug.08 when Kenya goes to the polls fast approaches, presidential candidate Uhuru Kenyatta who is vying for a second term of office has expressed reservations on the judiciary. Speaking during a rally in western Kenya, Kenyatta who …