November 11
Uganda: MTN Uganda's Profit Jumps 29.6 Percent On Strong Data and Fintech Growth
Nile Post
The telecom giant attributed this growth to significant expansions in data and fintech services, as well as a continued commitment to enhancing Uganda's digital and financial… Read more »
Uganda: Hoima Residents Threaten Protest Over Chimpanzee Invasion
Nile Post
Residents in five villages of Hoima City West Karongo, Bujwahya, Kihomboza, Budaka, and Kibingo are gripped by fear after two chimpanzees invaded the area four months ago. Read more »
Uganda: Struggling to Survive - Report Exposes Worsening Poverty in Uganda
Nile Post
As Uganda reels from the recent dissolution of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), a new report by Twaweza's Sauti Za Wananchi survey sheds light on the harsh economic… Read more »
Uganda: Mbarara City Pushes to Contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease With 20,000-Dose Vaccine Drive
Nile Post
This new shipment follows an initial batch sent in May, marking a renewed effort to protect livestock and stabilize the livelihoods affected in Uganda's western cattle corridor. Read more »
Uganda: Kitagwenda Health Officials Rally to Combat Teenage Pregnancy Crisis
Nile Post
Health officials are hopeful that by increasing community involvement and resources for adolescent health services, Kitagwenda can reverse the trend. Read more »
Uganda: Part II - The Shocking Story of Uganda's Fake Doctor
Nile Post
Despite being unmasked in the first episode of "The Stolen Identity," he continued his deceitful practices unabated, raising questions about accountability in Uganda's health… Read more »
Uganda: Authorities Shut Down Cleveland Specialised Clinic Over Fake Doctor Scandal
Nile Post
The closure follows an extensive investigation led by NBS television, which exposed Ssemanda as an imposter who had been masquerading as a licensed doctor for over a decade. Read more »
Uganda: Champs Busiki Fall As Semifinal Lineup Is Set for MTN Busoga Masaza Cup
Nile Post
Reigning champions Busiki were stunned on Friday in a nail-biting 1-0 defeat to Bugabula, while other emerging teams battled for a place in the semi-finals. Here's a roundup of the… Read more »
Uganda: Nutritionists Advocate for Plant Based Diets to Combat Rising Health Risks At Kampala Vegan Fest
Nile Post
This year's Kampala Vegan Fest promoted plant-based diets as a means to safeguard both health and animal welfare. Read more »
Uganda: Namutumba Locals Voice Concerns Over Infrastructure and Power Shortages Stalling Development
Nile Post
Residents and leaders in Kiwanyi Sub-County, Namutumba District, have expressed frustration over poor road conditions and a lack of electricity, which they say are slowing… Read more »
Namibia: Balhao Re-Elected As Mayor of Lüderitz
Namibian
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) member Phil Balhao has been re-elected as the mayor of Lüderitz. Read more »
Namibia: Duplicate Voter Cards Available From 18 November
Namibian
Registered voters who have lost or damaged their voter cards can get duplicates countrywide as of from next week. Read more »
Namibia: Fashion Week Creates Memories
Namibian
MTC Windhoek Fashion Week 2024 (MTC WFW) concluded with a vibrant celebration of innovation, tradition and cultural pride, creating a memorable event that highlighted both local… Read more »
Namibia: Unam Students Rewriteexam At Short Notice
Namibian
Some University of Namibia (Unam) students say they were asked to rewrite an exam after the university accidentally scheduled two different exam sessions for the same subject at… Read more »
Namibia: Hardap Resort to Become Conference Facility
Namibian
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) aims to transform the Hardap Resort into a full conference facility due to low occupancy rates. Read more »
Namibia: Is Your Boss a Bully?
Namibian
Is your boss making your work life miserable? Or are you surrounded by a team of seasoned bullies? Read more »
Namibia: New Nust SRC President to Foster Inclusive, Vibrant Campus Culture
Namibian
Newly elected president of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) student representative council (SRC) Michee Masengo says he will address urgent issues facing… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Yielded Good Results in the Joe Gqabi District [press release]
SAPS
SAPS members' continued efforts to prevent and detect crime yielded the following successes within the Joe Gqabi District as part of Operation Shanela during the week and start of… Read more »
South Africa: Almost 12 600 Suspects Arrested and 345 Firearms Recovered During October Operations [press release]
SAPS
One hundred and seventy one (171) murder suspects, 261 attempted murder suspects and 250 suspected rapists were among 12 593 suspects who were arrested during various operations by… Read more »
South Africa: Five Suspects Appearing in Kariega Magistrate's Court for Possession of Cycads [press release]
SAPS
- Five suspects are appearing in the Kariega Magistrate's Court today, after they were arrested and found in possession of cycads with an estimated value of R1 Million on Friday 08… Read more »
South Africa: Gqeberha Flying Squad Clamp Down On Criminals [press release]
SAPS
- Gqeberha Flying Squad members clamped down on criminals involved in illegal abalone activities and robbery suspects in two unrelated incidents. Read more »
South Africa: 11 Vehicle Testing Station Officials and Car Owners Arrested for Alleged Fraud [press release]
SAPS
- Polokwane based Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation in collaboration with National Traffic Anti-corruption Unit arrested 11 suspects between the ages of 27 and 57 for… Read more »
South Africa: Former Company Director to Appear in Court for Allegedly Defrauding a Pensioner [press release]
SAPS
- A former company Director (57) is expected to appear in the Thabamoopo Magistrates Court in Lebowakgomo on 11 November 2024 for allegedly defrauding a pensioner an amount of R378… Read more »
South Africa: Murderer Sentenced to 15 Years Imprisonment [press release]
SAPS
- The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi has welcomed the 15 years imprisonment term handed down to Bongani Motha (24) by… Read more »
South Africa: Three Unlicensed Firearms Recovered At Bityi - Two Suspects Arrested [press release]
SAPS
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