The government has reaffirmed its commitment to inject 30 billion Ugandan shillings annually—approximately $8 million—into the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) as part of efforts to transform the national broadcaster into a modern, competitive public media house. The pledge was reiterated by the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, who said President Yoweri…
Khaby Lame, the Senegalese-born TikTok sensation with the largest following on the planet, has pulled off one of the boldest business moves in creator history, sealing a $900 million acquisition and strategic partnership deal that redefines how digital influence translates into serious money. The deal sees Lame partially sell his company, Step Distinctive Limited, to…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a new requirement for Ugandans applying for United States business and tourist visas, following Uganda’s inclusion in the US visa bond pilot programme. In a public service announcement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry said the change takes effect from January 21, 2026, and applies to applicants seeking B1/B2…
Disney’s “Zootopia 2” has taken the world by storm, cementing itself as one of the highest-grossing animated films in history just two months after its November 26, 2025, theatrical release. As of late January 2026, the sequel has raked in $1.745 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film ever from Walt Disney Animation Studios, the…
Scientists are rethinking what cows are capable of after an Austrian cow named Veronika was found to use tools with remarkable skill. The discovery, reported by researchers in Vienna, suggests that cattle may possess far greater cognitive abilities than previously believed. Veronika, a Swiss brown cow living in a mountain village in the Austrian countryside,…