Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Maritzburg United surrendered their perfect start to the South African Premiership season Tuesday, allowing Orlando Pirates to join them at the top of the table. United conceded two minutes from time in Durban to draw 1-1 at promoted AmaZulu, having taken the lead through …
Read More »VIDEO: Besigye speaks out on NRM’s age limit plans
Kampala, Uganda | NTV UGANDA | The former President of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change, Dr. Kizza Besigye says he is not surprised by the decision of a section of NRM MPs to back the move for a private members bill to amend the constitution and remove the Presidential Age limit. Opposition MPs …
Read More »Five matches, one goal, as Uganda Premier League starts at snail’s pace
UPL opening day results SC Villa 1-0 Soana Bright Stars 0-0 Vipers SC Bul 0-0 Mbarara City KCCA 0-0 Maroons Masavu vs. Police (called off) Onduparaka 0-0 Proline Wednesday, September 13, 2017 URA v UPDF 4:00pm LIVE ON AZAM TV TV Express v Kirinya Jinja SSS 4:30pm Kampala, Uganda | UPL.CO.UG | Vitalis Tabu came …
Read More »Electoral Commission dragged to court over lining in LC 1 polls
Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | Seven youth from a new opposition pressure group dubbed “The Alternative”, have dragged the Uganda Electoral Commission (EC) and Attorney General to the Kampala High Court, seeking orders suspending the forthcoming Local Council (LC) elections on grounds that the purported mode of conducting it is a threat to …
Read More »Women murder suspects to return to court on October 3
Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | Nabweru Magistrates Court has further remanded to Luzira Prison 13 people who were charged in relation to women murders in Nansana Municipality in Wakiso district. They now return to court on October 03, 2017. The suspects Tuesday morning appeared before Chief magistrate Esther Nansambu and prosecution’s Joan Keko informed …
Read More »TANZANIA: Opposition blames Magufuli govt for critic’s shooting
Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | Tanzania’s main opposition party claimed Tuesday that the government of President John Magufuli played a role in the gun attack last week that wounded an outspoken politician and shocked the country. The lawmaker, Tundu Lissu, has had a series of run-ins with the government and …
Read More »Apple unveils new smartwatch, says it is world’s top watch
Cupertino, United States | AFP | Apple unveiled an updated version of its smartwatch Monday, as it claimed the device had become the top-selling watch in the world ahead of rivals such as Rolex and Fossil. The Apple Watch Series 3 has its own mobile connectivity which allows the user …
Read More »Kenya opposition boycotts parliament opening
Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | Kenya’s opposition boycotted the opening session of parliament on Tuesday after the Supreme Court cancelled the result of last month’s presidential election and ordered a fresh vote. President Uhuru Kenyatta — who had his victory in the August 8 poll annulled on September 1 — …
Read More »NASA: No re-run with Chiloba in charge at IEBC
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Raila Odinga’s National Super Alliance (NASA) coalition boycotted President Uhuru Kenyatta’s opening session of parliament on Tuesday and reiterated their demand that changes must be made at the electoral body IEBC before they participate in the election re-run on October 17. NASA on Tuesday outlined 9 election conditions, among …
Read More »NSSF adds MTN mobile money platform to saving options
MTN strikes deal with NSSF, backs formulation of mobile money law Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has added the mobile money platform as an option for Ugandans to make their contributions. “We are making saving easier for Ugandans and more convenient on their phones,” said NSSF …
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