Africa’s Crude Export Landscape is Shifting – What It Means for the Continent and the Industry
Africa is repositioning itself in the global oil market – not merely as a supplier to international markets, but as a rising energy consumer and industrial growth hub. The newly released OPEC World Oil Outlook 2025 underscores a continent in transition, leveraging its natural resources to meet domestic demand, expand
EPRC to boost Uganda’s growth with major tourism and urbanisation studies
Uganda’s journey towards inclusive and sustainable growth is set to gain momentum as the Economic Policy Research Centre [EPRC] announces major new research initiatives for the 2025/26 financial year [FY]. Aligning with the nation’s ambitious National Development Plan IV [NDP IV], EPRC will dedicate comprehensive studies to the pivotal sectors
Victoria University Launches Pastor Wilson Bugembe’s 20-Year Celebration Concert
Victoria University has officially launched the “20 Years of Pastor Wilson Bugembe Music” mega concert—a landmark celebration marking two decades of music, ministry, and impact by one of Uganda’s most beloved gospel artists. The launch event, held today at the university auditorium, drew an enthusiastic crowd of over 1,000 new
Supreme Court Orders Vivo Energy to Pay Shs 8.5 Billion in Long-Running Property Dispute
The Supreme Court has ordered Vivo Energy to pay Shs 8.5 billion to Thalion International Limited following a decades-long legal battle over a property located on Benedicto Kiwanuka Street in Kampala. The case originates from a 1972 agreement between Husenali Nathu Ltd (HNL) and Shell and BP Uganda Ltd (Shell
Why the Kabaka Opted Out as Government Handed Over New Vehicles to Cultural Leaders
Yesterday, the government recently handed over shiny new vehicles to 15 cultural leaders at Kololo Independence Grounds—but one throne stood conspicuously empty. The Buganda Kingdom, Uganda’s most storied and symbol-rich monarchy, was a no-show. This sparked questions: had the Kabaka snubbed the government’s gift, or was this a subtle act
Why People Believe Oscar Kasya Will Win in Kinkizi East
Tomorrow, Thursday, July 17, 2025, marks a highly anticipated day in Kanungu District as voters head to the polls to choose their NRM flag bearers for both Woman Member of Parliament and directly elected Members of Parliament. All eyes are on the hotly contested race for Kinkizi East, currently held
King Ceasor University Granted Charter, Expands Global Education Mission
King Ceasor University (KCU) has officially received its University Charter— granting the institution full legal recognition to train students from any part of the World to confer degrees in undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Post graduate and professorship. Officials from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) presented the charter, signed by
Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar Announces 2oth Plenary Assembly in Rwanda
The 20th Plenary Assembly of The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar [SECAM] is scheduled to take place from July 30 to August 4, 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, under the theme: “Christ, Source of Hope, Reconciliation and Peace.” According to Rev. Fr. Rafael Simbine Júnior, Secretary General, SECAM,
Former Makerere Vice Chancellor Prof. Luboobi Dies at 80
Professor Livingstone Serwadda Luboobi, former Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, has passed away. His death was confirmed this evening by close family members. Prof. Luboobi died at Mulago National Referral Hospital, where he had been admitted for several weeks. He served as Vice Chancellor of Makerere University from 2004 to
Ssekikubo Petitions IGP for Armed Police Protection After Rally Shooting
Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba, requesting armed police protection following a violent incident at a political rally. According to Ssekikubo, the incident occurred on June 26, 2025, at Kirega in Kampala Parish, Lwemiyaga, where unknown assailants opened fire during a
