Turkish Airlines makes maiden flight to Kigali
L-R The Deputy Governor of Istambul, Dr Temel Kotil, the CEO, Turkish Airlines and Ministers Louise Mushikiwabo and Albert Nsengiyumva cut the ribbon at the airliner's maiden flight to Kigali yesterday. The More...
Uganda warlord Kony on the move as manhunt steps up
Joseph Kony UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony is constantly changing his hideouts as the African Union prepares to expand a U.S.-assisted manhunt for one of Africa’s most More...
Symbion’s 50-MW power plant almost ready
Paul Hinks, Symbion Power`s Chief Executive Officer Symbion Power 50-MW electricity generation plant installed in Arusha Region will be operational in the next two weeks, the firm’s Chief Executive Officer, More...
Obama invites four Africa leaders to Camp David
US President Barack Obama WASHINGTON, May 8 (UPI) – Anti-poverty activists are urging Group of Eight leaders to give more attention to food security when they hold a summit this month in the United States. The More...
World Economic Forum on Africa to focus on continent’s transformation
More than 700 participants from 70 countries are scheduled to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa from Wednesday to Friday in Ethiopia to address the continent’s transformation and seek solutions More...
Investment Group seeks to establish partnership
Prime Minister Pierre Damien Habumuremyi (L) with the ILDC Chairperson, Huan Shan. The Sunday Times/ John Mbanda. International Local Development Co-international Consortium (ILDC), an investment and development More...
COSTECH trains 80 researchers
Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (Costech) A total of 80 researchers from universities and research institutes on Friday received training in the collection of science and technology indicators from More...
Optimising Africa’s megacities
By Kaci Racelma Rabat In different parts of Africa, governments set course towards improving poor urban areas. Sophia Paris UN Photo As African cities implode, leaders on the continent are intensifying efforts to More...
Uganda’s coffee exports show early signs of recovery
A farmer in Uganda harvesting coffee beans Coffee – Uganda’s lead export continues to show signs of recovery as trends for both value and volumes improve. The latest report from Uganda Coffee Development More...
We are not closing down, says UTL
Donald Nyakairu, the utl managing director Uganda Telecom has refuted allegations that the company will be liquidated. Donald Nyakairu, the managing director, said in a statement on Thursday that he was perturbed More...












