CeLPII to Pilot IP-Backed Lending Initiative Following Creative Economy Dialogue
As Uganda’s creative economy continues to expand, stakeholders are increasingly exploring how intellectual property can unlock new financing opportunities for creatives. On March 19, the Centre for Law, Policy and Innovation Initiative (CeLPII), in partnership with the Africa Creatives Alliance (ACA), will convene a high-level dialogue on Intellectual Property (IP)-Backed
US Temporarily Eases Sanctions to Allow Russian Oil Shipments
The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil exports, allowing certain shipments that were loaded before March 12, 2026, to reach global markets. The US Department of the Treasury issued a limited license permitting the sale, delivery and unloading of Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded onto
Inside anticipated Putin-Mojtaba Khamenei meeting in Tehran
Russian President Vladimir Putin could sit down for his first face-to-face meeting with Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, later this year during the upcoming Caspian Summit, according to Iran’s ambassador to Moscow. In an exclusive interview with RIA Novosti, Kazem Jalali, Iran’s envoy to Russia, revealed that the much-anticipated
Houthis Threaten to Block Bab al-Mandab Strait Amid Rising Iran-US-Israel Tensions
The Yemeni resistance movement Ansar Allah, commonly known as the Houthis, has warned it could block the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait in support of Iran if the ongoing confrontation involving the United States and Israel escalates further. According to reports carried by RT, a representative of the movement identified as
Old Mutual Reports Rising Uptake of Digital Motor Third-Party Insurance
Old Mutual has reported a significant increase in the uptake of digital Motor Third-Party insurance following the full digitisation of the system in Uganda, signalling growing public adoption of the new government-backed platform. The revelation was made by Caroline Tayebwa, Head of Marketing and Distribution at Old Mutual General Insurance during
Old Mutual Introduces 2026 Incentives to Boost Agent Performance
Old Mutual Uganda has unveiled its 2026 Incentives Programme, aimed at rewarding high-performing agents and strengthening the company’s sales force in an increasingly competitive financial services market. The programme was launched on Thursday, March 12, during an event held at Hotel Africana in Kampala that brought together agents, company executives,
Iran: Strait of Hormuz Only Closed to ‘Our Enemies,’ Says Foreign Minister
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping but is effectively closed to vessels belonging to countries Tehran considers hostile. Speaking on MS Now, Araghchi said Iran had not blocked the crucial maritime route to the global community despite the escalating
Iran War Threatens Global Food Supply as Fertilizer Shipments Disrupted
The ongoing conflict involving Iran is threatening to trigger a global food crisis after major disruptions in the supply of fertilizers, according to a report by the Financial Times. The report highlights growing concerns over shortages of urea, the world’s most widely used nitrogen fertilizer, which is essential for the
Ugandan Bishops Set for Historic Ad Limina Visit with Pope Leo XIV
The Catholic Bishops of Uganda will next week embark on a significant pilgrimage to Rome, where they are expected to meet Pope Leo XIV during their traditional ad limina apostolorum visit to the Holy See. Under their umbrella body, the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), the bishops will begin the journey
List: The top 100 schools in 2025 UACE Results
St. Julian High School Annex, Gayaza has emerged as the best-performing school in Uganda in the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, recording an average score of 17.4 points. The ranking, compiled from more than 2,500 schools across the country, is based on average class performance. St. Julian
