South Africa: Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon Takes Global Stride With Cape Town Activation

The Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon is continuing its international expansion with a high-profile activation in Cape Town, South Africa, using the globally renowned Two Oceans… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Uncool MC to Headline Silo 15 Second Anniversary

Kampala's nightlife has long been defined by different areas, from Kansanga, once known as the city's dancing capital, to Wandegeya near Makerere University, and Kololo, home to… Read more »

Southern Africa: Uganda Faces Charcoal Dependency Crisis, Experts Urge Shift to Cleaner Energy

Experts have warned that Uganda's heavy reliance on charcoal for household energy is threatening forests, public health, and sustainable development, while highlighting the urgent… Read more »

South Africa/Senegal: Malema's EFF Condemns CAF Decision to Strip Senegal of Afcon Title

South African political party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has condemned the Confederation of African Football (Caf) for stripping Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Diaspora Sacco to Be Launched At Museveni Victory Event in Cape Town

Weeks after President Museveni was declared winner of the 2026 general elections with 71 percent of the vote, National Resistance Movement (NRM) members in the diaspora have… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Signs $1.2bn US Health Deal As Zambia and Zimbabwe Walk Away

The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a $1.2 billion, five-year health partnership with the United States, joining Uganda in embracing Washington's new bilateral financing… Read more »

Uganda: South African Trio Charged With Bolt Driver's Murder Filmed On Dashcam

BBC - Three South Africans have been charged with murder following the killing of an e-hailing taxi driver, the manner of whose death, captured on dashcam footage, has shocked many… Read more »

Southern Africa: Museveni Hosts AU-EAC-SADC Panel On DR Congo Peace Process

President Museveni on Tuesday met leaders of the African Union-East African Community-Southern African Development Community (AU-EAC-SADC) panel of facilitators tasked with… Read more »

Uganda: South Africa's Netflix Star Thapelo Mokoena to Visit Uganda in February

South African actor, filmmaker and entrepreneur Thapelo Mokoena is set to visit Uganda from February 12 to 16, 2026, as part of the Ikon Film and Television Awards 2026 roadmap,… Read more »

Africa: Foster Scores Winner As South Africa Beat Angola At Afcon

Lyle Foster was the hero as South Africa narrowly edged out Angola 2-1 in an absorbing encounter in Marrakesh as both sides opened their Group B campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of… Read more »

Africa: Daka Injures Neck Celebrating Zambia Equaliser Against Mali

Patson Daka landed on his neck trying to do a backflip celebration after scoring in stoppage time to secure a point for Zambia against Mali Read more »

South Africa: Kayoola E-Coach Reaches Cape Town After 7,125km Expedition As MTN Showcases Smart Mobility Tech

Uganda has celebrated a historic technological milestone after the Made-in-Uganda Kayoola E-Coach completed the first leg of the Pearl to Cape Electric Expedition 2025, arriving in… Read more »

Uganda: MTN Eswatini, Kiira Motors Strike Partnership to Advance Electric Mobility

MTN Eswatini has declared its readiness to partner with Uganda's electric vehicle manufacturer, Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), in a move expected to accelerate the growth of… Read more »

Uganda: MTN, STI-Op Hold Talks in Johannesburg to Boost Uganda's Innovation Agenda

A Ugandan delegation led by High Commissioner Paul Amoru has held a strategic meeting with MTN South Africa executives to explore new partnerships that could fast-track Uganda's… Read more »

South Africa: Kiira Ev Kayoola Arrives in Johannesburg As Expedition Team Showcases Electric Vehicle Innovation

Uganda's Kiira EV Kayoola bus made its debut in Johannesburg today, marking a key milestone in the country's electric vehicle (EV) journey and underlining the growing prominence of… Read more »

Southern Africa: Uganda Launches Southern Africa Tourism Roadshow in Johannesburg

The Uganda High Commission in Pretoria has officially launched the Southern Africa Tourism Roadshow in Johannesburg, kicking off a week-long series of engagements aimed at… Read more »

South Africa: MTN-Backed Kiira Motors Electric Expedition Reaches 3000km Milestone in Kampala-Cape Town Green Belt Expedition

The MTN-sponsored Kiira Motors "Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition" has reached Lusaka, Zambia, marking the first major milestone in a 13,000-kilometre journey… Read more »

Southern Africa: Uganda Airlines Partners With Airlink to Expand Travel Across Southern Africa

ENTEBBE -- Uganda Airlines has signed a new interline agreement with Airlink, Southern Africa's leading private airline, enhancing travel connectivity between East and Southern… Read more »

Africa: G20 South Africa Poised to Catalyze Industrial, Creative, and Trade Transformation Across the African Continent

As global attention increasingly shifts toward Africa's demographic and economic rise, South Africa prepares to take center stage by hosting the G20 Leaders' Summit on November… Read more »

Southern Africa: NRM Southern Africa Chapter Launches 'Great Trek' to Back Museveni Re-Election Bid

The National Resistance Movement Southern Africa Chapter (NRM-SAC) has demonstrated its unwavering support for President Museveni's 2026 re-election campaign by launching the… Read more »

Southern Africa: Uganda Unveils Climate Finance Strategy to Drive Green Growth

Uganda has launched a comprehensive climate finance strategy, positioning itself to tap into global climate funds and accelerate the implementation of its Nationally Determined… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Dj Jazzworx Lights Up Don Julio Takeover At Mezo Noir

Kampala's upscale lounge Mezo Noir was transformed on Wednesday night as tequila brand Don Julio hosted an exclusive takeover event. Read more »

Southern Africa: Uganda Offers 28,000 Free Tickets for 'Losers Match' At Namboole

Football fans will watch the African Nations Championship third-place playoff between Sudan and Senegal at no cost, after the Local Organising Committee (LOC) announced it had… Read more »

Southern Africa: Uganda, Japan Partner to Empower Injured Servicemen and Veterans

Uganda and Japan have launched a new rehabilitation and empowerment initiative aimed at supporting injured servicemen, war veterans, and their families through medical,… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Beat Holders South Africa to Reach Wafcon Final

Nigeria scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to beat defending champions South Africa 2-1 and book their place in Saturday's final of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »