Warren Buffett: Cash is necessary ‘like oxygen’—but it’s ‘not a good asset’
When Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, the company held an enormous stash of cash. Berkshire reported more than $370 billion in cash equivalents on the…
Woman jailed 6 months for cancelling promise to marry man who paid her education
Rubanda, Uganda | Fortunate Kyarikunda, a law enforcement officer at Rubanda Town Council, has been sent to prison by the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Rukungiri District for failing to compensate…
Trump warns of more Nigeria strikes if Christians ‘continue to be killed’
US President Donald Trump has warned that he could order more airstrikes on Nigeria if Christians continue to be killed…
Maxwell Gomera: It is time to give Africans a stake in African growth
When e-commerce company Jumia wanted to go public in 2019, Africa’s most celebrated start-up didn’t list in Lagos, Nairobi, Kigali or…
Rains scarce in Ivory Coast cocoa regions last week
Rains were scarce in most of top grower Ivory Coast's main cocoa regions last week and more are needed to…
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Africa’s oldest national park
A pair of twin mountain gorillas has been born in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo - a rare occurrence…
Craig the beer-ambassador elephant dies aged 54
A Kenyan elephant believed to have been one of Africa's largest male tuskers has died of old age. The pachyderm,…
Uganda to Showcase Tourism Offerings at Sydney Roadshow
Travel advisors keen to diversify their Africa offerings are invited to attend the upcoming Explore Uganda – The Pearl of…
Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in tit-for-tat move
Mali has announced that US nationals visiting the West African country will be required to post a bond of up…
World Wildlife Day: The vital role of wildlife Corridors in kenya’s Conservation Efforts.
As we mark Wildlife Conservation Day, it's essential to shine a spotlight on the remarkable initiatives that have been instrumental…
Warren Buffett: Cash is necessary ‘like oxygen’—but it’s ‘not a good asset’
When Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, the company held an enormous stash of cash. Berkshire reported more than $370 billion in cash equivalents on the…
Zelenskiy says Ukraine wants money, technology in return for Middle East drone help
Ukraine wants money and technology in return for helping Middle Eastern nations that have sought its expertise as they defend against Iranian kamikaze drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, after Kyiv…
France Deploys 800 Military Personnel to Kenya for Training and Maritime Security Cooperation
At least 800 personnel from the French Army have docked in Kenya in a new phase in the defence partnership between France and Kenya. The troops, who arrived aboard three…
Which Country Is Known As The Olive Oil Capital Of The World?
Spain, home to vast olive groves and centuries-old traditions, leads the world as the unrivalled Olive Oil Capital. Olive oil has been a cornerstone of global cuisine for thousands of…
2025 UACE results: Top 100 schools named
St. Julian High School Annex in Gayaza ranked first in Uganda in the 2025 UACE examinations with an average of 17.4 points, leading a list of the country’s top 100…
Force majeure: What is it and why have some Gulf countries invoked it?
Gulf countries, including Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, have declared force majeure on gas exports following the United States-Israel war on Iran, now in its third week, and the disruptions to shipping…
Ham Kiggundu Sued Over Owino Market Demolition, Land Grabbing
Kampala businessman Hamis Kiggundu has been sued over allegations of unlawful demolition and land grabbing, alongside Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, who has clarified his involvement in the case. Ham, as…
Black rain is falling in Iran after strikes on oil facilities. Scientists warn of long-term consequences
Scientists say the health and environmental effects of Israeli strikes on oil depots in and around Tehran could be severe, impacting water and food sources long after the smoke and…
Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa’s largest media house
After the acquisition this week of East Africa's biggest media outfit by a politically well connected billionaire businessman, questions are being asked about the future of independent journalism in the…
2025 UACE: Results Released as Female Candidates Outperform Males
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results, with female candidates performing better proportionally than their male counterparts. Uganda Political Analysis…
