June 03
Morocco: Brazil and Morocco Headline Group C With Scotland Aiming for an Upset
Daily Maverick
Perennial World Cup favourites Brazil start the 2026 edition with the same pressure. Their opening game against 2022 semifinalists Morocco is one of the matches of the Group phase. Read more »
South Africa: News Creators Are On the Up As Legacy Media Falls Out of Favour
Daily Maverick
With as many as one in four South Africans getting their news from individuals rather than organisations, a report looks at these people to understand how they fit into a changing… Read more »
Southern Africa: 'Democratising' the Environmental Impacts of the Ai Data Beast
Daily Maverick
Amid the global scramble to build more AI data centres, scholars from the United Nations University are calling for greater public transparency and stricter government oversight to… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Parents Face Admissions Anxiety As Department Blames 'Double-Parked' Offers
Daily Maverick
As anxiety mounts over the Western Cape's 2027 school placements, the Western Cape Education Department is pleading for patience and says the current lack of space is largely… Read more »
South Africa: The SARS Penalty Trap - How Institutional Reporting Errors Punish Blameless Taxpayers
Daily Maverick
Incorrect source codes by financial institutions prevent tax return processing, resulting in unjust fines for taxpayers, raising concerns about systemic issues. Read more »
South Africa: Public Servants' Pension Money - The R88bn Question Behind the Pic's Isibaya Portfolio
Daily Maverick
The Public Investment Corporation's Isibaya portfolio was meant to do more than make money. It was supposed to help build the country by funding infrastructure, supporting… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Judiciary Must Fight for Hearts and Minds to Reclaim the Moral High Ground
Daily Maverick
High-profile cases, like that of taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni, expose systemic flaws within South Africa's judiciary, raising critical questions about fairness and public trust. Read more »
South Africa: More Members of Executive Implicated in Department of Social Development Fallout
Daily Maverick
Two independent reports discussed by Parliament's Social Development committee on Wednesday allege possible culpability relating to irregular appointments on the part of Public… Read more »
Uganda: Two Arrested in Ibanda With Suspected Stolen Meat As Cattle Theft Cases Rise
Nile Post
Police in Ibanda District have arrested two people after they were allegedly found transporting suspected stolen meat in a vehicle during a night operation conducted on Tuesday. Read more »
Uganda: Mpigi Teenage Girl Defies Gender Stereotypes Through Metal Fabrication to Support Her Mother
Nile Post
At an age when many of her peers are still in school or searching for opportunities, 18-year-old Eriana Tendo has already carved out a place for herself in one of the toughest and… Read more »
Uganda: Ian Kyeyune Vows to End Teacher Shortage in Wakiso Schools
Nile Post
The newly elected Wakiso District Chairperson, Eng. Ian Kyeyune, has pledged to address the persistent shortage of teachers in government schools, describing adequate staffing as a… Read more »
Uganda: Kigezi Leaders List Key Demands Ahead of State of the Nation Address
Nile Post
Leaders and residents in the Kigezi sub-region have outlined key issues they hope will be addressed in the upcoming State of the Nation Address, with major concerns including poor… Read more »
Uganda: The Political Season Is Over, Now Is Time for Work - Gen Katumba
Nile Post
Calls for national unity, reconciliation, sacrifice and moral leadership dominated this year's Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at the Namugongo Martyrs' Anglican Site, where… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Expand PDM, Affordable Credit for Farmers
Nile Post
Government will scale up support for farmers through the Parish Development Model (PDM) and affordable credit schemes over the next five years as part of efforts to boost value… Read more »
Uganda: UTB CEO Juliana Kagwa Urges Tourism Sector to Turn Poate Gains Into Investments
Nile Post
The Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board, Juliana Kagwa, has called on tourism stakeholders to convert connections made during the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo… Read more »
Uganda: Kasese Christians Mark Martyrs Day From Parishes Amid Ebola Restrictions
Nile Post
Christians across Kasese District on Wednesday commemorated Uganda Martyrs Day in their respective parish churches, with religious leaders urging believers to embrace sacrifice,… Read more »
Uganda: Kigezi Bishop Urges Christians to Emulate Uganda Martyrs, Reject Corruption
Nile Post
The Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna, has called on Christians across the country to emulate the faith, courage, and commitment demonstrated by the Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Al Mustafa Islamic College Principal Visits Next Media Park, Signals Education and Media Partnership With Salam TV
Nile Post
Dr Rouhallah Dehghani, Principal of Al Mustafa Islamic College, today, June 3, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to Next Media Park, where he held discussions on advancing Islamic… Read more »
Uganda: Dental Association Slams Government Decision to Halt Interns' Pay
Nile Post
The Uganda Dental Association (UDA) has condemned the Ministry of Health's decision to halt the payment of allowances to medical interns, describing the move as exploitative and… Read more »
Uganda: Master Parrot Is Laid to Rest
Nile Post
Family members, friends, fellow musicians, and fans gathered in an emotional ceremony to bid a final farewell to Ugandan singer Master Parrot, who was laid to rest amid heartfelt… Read more »
Uganda: Alan Kasujja's One-Line Press Releases Talk of the Town
Nile Post
A growing debate has emerged over the communication style of the Uganda Media Centre under its Executive Director, Alan Kasujja, following a noticeable shift toward unusually… Read more »
Uganda: Bishop Rubaramira Calls for Strict Observation of Ebola Sops During Martyrs Day Mass in Kabale
Nile Post
The Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt Rev Callist Rubaramira, has appealed to the public to strictly observe Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines issued by the Ministry of… Read more »
Uganda: Sabalenka Crumbles in French Open Quarter-Finals
Nile Post
BBC Sport - World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she fell into a "very deep, dark hole" mentally as she unravelled in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider in yet… Read more »
Uganda: Court Halts Ira Board Decision Blocking Lubega Contract Renewal
Nile Post
The High Court in Kampala has issued an interim administrative order stopping the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) from acting on a decision that effectively blocked the… Read more »
Uganda: Vetting Is Not a Coronation and Parliament Has Every Right to Ask Difficult Questions
Nile Post
When a presidential nominee walks into Parliament's Appointments Committee, they are not entering a graduation ceremony where approval is guaranteed. They are entering one of the… Read more »
