Lilongwe, Malawi — Uganda’s She Cranes fell short in the 2025 Africa Netball Cup final, bowing to a dominant South African Queens side to finish as runners-up in the continental tournament. South Africa showcased a commanding performance from start to finish, defending their crown in style. “Relentless, composed, and full of confidence — a true…
Cape Town, South Africa — Brumelda Zuma, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, was sworn in as a Member of Parliament (MP) on Wednesday, stepping into the seat vacated by her half-sister Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla amid a high-profile political controversy. Brumelda took her oath of office on 10 December 2025, representing the uMkhonto weSizwe…
Cape Town, South Africa — Kiira Motors’ groundbreaking African Electric Expedition has reached a historic climax with the arrival of the expedition team in Cape Town, completing an extraordinary 7,125-kilometre journey across the continent. The team, travelling in Kiira’s electric mobility innovations, was warmly received on arrival by Hon. Dr Monica Musenero Masanza, Minister for…
Uganda’s ambitious rhino restoration programme reached a new milestone on Tuesday as the first of eight rhinos imported from South Africa officially touched the ground at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola. The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) confirmed the arrival in a brief update, sparking excitement among conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts. “The first rhino has touched…
Bloemfontein, South Africa – Ugandan electric vehicle pioneer Kiira Motors has marked a significant milestone in its African Electric Expedition, crossing the 6,000 km mark as the team continues its journey across South Africa. On Day 18 of the expedition, the Kiira Motors team reported that they had driven 6,108 km, consuming 5,123.08 kWh of…
Johannesburg, South Africa – The “Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition” reached a major milestone today as the Ugandan-built Kayoola E-Coach intercity electric bus arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa. Manufactured by Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), the zero-emission coach rolled into the economic hub of South Africa, marking the latest chapter in its ambitious 13,000-kilometre…
Francistown, Botswana — Uganda’s homegrown electric mobility innovation continues to make headlines across the continent as the Kiira Motors Trans-Africa Electric Expedition advances steadily toward its final destination in Cape Town. In its latest update on Wednesday, Kiira Motors announced that the team had reached Francistown, Botswana, marking Day 12 of the historic expedition. The…
Johannesburg — The recently concluded G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg delivered a surprise cultural highlight: the rise of Ankole cattle diplomacy—a soft-power showcase led by South African and Ugandan champions of the iconic long-horned breed. South African artist, photographer and stud breeder Daniel Naudé stunned world leaders when his vivid portraits of Ankole cattle—shot in…
Kampala/Mpika, Zambia – Kiira Motors’ groundbreaking electric vehicle (EV) expedition, From the Pearl to the Cape, has entered its eighth day with the team clocking 2,370 kilometres across Tanzania and into Zambia—marking 18.22% of the historic 13,000 km journey from Uganda to South Africa. The expedition, designed to test the limits of electric mobility on…