June 09
Uganda: Ghana, Rwanda and Zambia Test Interoperable Cross-Border Payment System
Ghana, Rwanda, and Zambia are testing a unified digital trade corridor that allows cross-border payments to move instantly across African financial systems. The shift reflects a… Read more »
February 03
Africa: Cwinya-Ai, Kabasweka Lead Uganda At Africa Amateur Championship in Johannesburg
The Royal Johannesburg Golf Course will be a hive of activity this week when the continent's best talent descend upon South Africa for what promises to be a compelling Africa… Read more »
January 13
Uganda: South African Netflix Star Thapelo Mokoena to Visit Uganda Next Month
South African actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur Thapelo Mokoena will visit Uganda from 12th to 16th February 2026. Read more »
December 10, 2025
Uganda: Vodacom Snaps Up 20 Percent More of Safaricom in $2.1bn Deal
South Africa's Vodacom Group is to acquire 15% of Kenya's Safaricom from the Kenyan government and an additional 5% from parent company Vodafone in a deal that takes its overall… Read more »
December 02, 2025
Uganda: Uganda-Built Electric Bus Reaches Botswana, Welcomed By Uganda's Ambassador
Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) and its partners today, Dec. 2, announced that the "Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition" has successfully reached Botswana, marking… Read more »
Southern Africa: Uganda Airlines, Airlink Ink Deal to Boost Connectivity in Southern Africa
Uganda Airlines has signed an interline agreement with South Africa's regional carrier Airlink, a move that expands regional connectivity and promises smoother travel for… Read more »
November 23, 2025
Africa: G20 Summit Opens in Johannesburg With Calls for Multilateralism
The Group of Twenty (G20) Summit opened here Saturday, marking the first time the event is being held in Africa. Read more »
October 27, 2025
Malawi: Malawian President Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Raw Mineral Exports
Malawian President Peter Mutharika has issued an executive order banning the export of raw, unprocessed minerals as the country gears itself up to develop its wide range of mineral… Read more »
October 15, 2025
South Africa: Ramaphosa - Gaza Peace Deal Not to Change ICJ Case
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that while the recent peace agreement concerning Gaza is welcome, it will not affect the country's case against Israel at… Read more »
October 06, 2025
Angola: The Tale of Angola's Civil War
How Angola's legendary rebel leader, Jonas Savimbi, turned on his friends and killed them in droves Read more »
August 26, 2025
Southern Africa: Botswana's President Warns Against Threat of Synthetic Drugs
Botswana's President Duma Boko on Monday called for a fortified, intelligence-driven alliance among African nations to combat the escalating crisis of synthetic drugs. Read more »
August 08, 2025
South Africa: Ugandans in South Africa to Enjoy Equity Bank Services
THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans living and working in South Africa now have greater opportunities to invest back home following Equity Bank's entry into the country, marking the first… Read more »
July 10, 2025
Zambia: Mineral-Rich Zambia, South Africa Aim to Lead Global Clean Energy Research
Zambia and South Africa are leading Africa in laying the groundwork to transform their vast mineral wealth into platforms for research, clean-tech development, and innovation. Read more »
July 03, 2025
Uganda: QCIL Hosts Certificate Award Ceremony Honouring Stem Interns From Uganda and Namibia
Luzira-based Quality Chemical Industries Limited (Qcil), the largest producer of World Health Organization (WHO) pre-qualified HIV/AIDS and malaria treatments in the region, has… Read more »
