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The South African unit of one of Nigeria’s largest lenders, Access Bank, has seen an exodus of senior executives amid concerns of a lax compliance regime, with the group roping in its Nigerian executives to steady the ship and put the group on a growth path in Africa’s most industrialised economy. The group in December announced the imminent departure of …

The State Prosecution in the matter where Butambala Member of Parliament, Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi is accused of terrorism, has added more people on the file. Hon. Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi (in Jacket) with other acused persons in court today. Muwanga who was brought under tight security was represented by a team of lawyers led by Erias Lukwago had appeared in court …

Rweicumu Primary School in Masheruka Town Council, Sheema District has emerged as one of the top-performing schools in the region following the release of the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), posting an impressive 100 percent pass rate. According to official results released Friday, all 44 candidates who sat the examinations passed, with 20 pupils attaining Division One and 24 securing …

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Syria—Damascus was still asleep when horror struck the home of legendary Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi, the woman millions knew as Umm Zaki. At around 5:00 a.m. last week Thursday morning, January 29, 2026, the 88-year-old star was bludgeoned to death while lying in her bed, her life ending violently after more than five decades of shaping Syrian drama. According to …

Butambala, Uganda — Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi has on Tuesday returned to Butambala Magistrates Court amid heavy security as proceedings in his case resumed. Muwanga Kivumbi arriving at Butambala Court (courtesy photos) Kivumbi was transported to court in a Uganda Prisons Service bus under tight guard and, upon arrival, was escorted to the court holding cells as he awaited the start …

Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has confirmed the recovery of missing Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) Integrated Science scripts for candidates of Bamure Primary School in Koboko District, assuring parents and stakeholders that the situation is now under control. Some of the Primary School pupils having their PLE Exams (Courtesy photo) In a press statement issued on …

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has commenced his farewell visits to dioceses across the country ahead of his retirement scheduled for 15 August 2027, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 65. Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu (courtesy photo) Archbishop Kaziimba launched the tour in the Diocese of Kigezi, where he …

The Mufti of Uganda, His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called on politicians to accept the outcomes of the recently concluded general elections, stressing that democratic maturity requires grace in both victory and defeat. Mufti Shiekh Ramathan Mubaje addressing the gathering. Speaking on Sunday, February 1, 2026, during memorial prayers for the late Saidi Bizimungu at Kasambya Village …

Munyonyo, Kampala — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the Judiciary to place judicial wellness at the centre of justice delivery, arguing that the physical, mental and ethical wellbeing of judicial officers is critical to effective case management, faster dispute resolution and national stability. Vice President, Hon. Jessica Alupo being welcomed by Chief Justice and Principal judge Jane Frances Abodo. …