LifeStyle
Hajjat Hadija Namyalo gifts son Shs230m Jetour T2
KAMPALA – Hajjat Hadija Namyalo Uzeiye, the head of the Office of…
Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence welcome new granddaughter
Los Angeles, USA — April 20, 2026: Hollywood stars Eddie Murphy and…
Masked men shoot dead former New Vision journalist
KAMPALA – Police have launched a manhunt following the fatal shooting of…
Mildred Tuhaise marks 11 years at NBS TV
Veteran Ugandan broadcast journalist Mildred Tuhaise has marked 11 years at NBS…
Security
Police arrest 3 over murder of factory worker in Mukono
Police in Mukono District have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of Kamugisha Justas, a casual worker at Makipi Factory. According to the Uganda Police Force, the suspects have been identified as Kabogoza Charles Kiwanuka, Ozambe James, and Mwayafu Julius Joshua. Another individual, Kazibwe Chrisisto, has also been mentioned in connection with the case and remains under investigation. Police said officers responded to a distress call on April 19, 2026, prompting an immediate deployment to the scene. A sniffer dog was used during the operation, helping investigators trace crucial leads from the crime scene. “The canine unit tracked…
Regional News
Egypt, Nigeria lead Africa’s economic powerhouse ranking
Africa’s economic landscape is taking clearer shape in the latest 2026 projections, with Egypt and Nigeria emerging as the continent’s largest economies by purchasing power, according to data consistent with the International Monetary Fund World Economic Outlook released in April 2026. The figures, which reflect Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) adjustments, show how Africa’s economic weight is increasingly driven by population size, domestic consumption, and structural diversification rather than exchange rate valuations alone. At the top of the ranking is Egypt, projected at approximately $2.53–$2.57 trillion, placing it 18th globally. Nigeria follows closely with $2.39–$2.42 trillion, ranking 19th worldwide. South Africa…
