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During the post-examination feedback workshop at Nyamitanga Technical Institute in Mbarara City last Friday, the principals said that despite efforts to combat cheating, they are being undermined by supervisors and invigilators deployed by UBTEB who accept bribes from students to cheat.Mumbogwe Milton, the Principal of Kichwaba Technical Institute, revealed that supervisors establish tally centres with students who pool money together to pay the supervisors.Ayijuka Rodgers, the Director of Rap Technical...

Singer Michael Mukwaya, popularly known as Mikie Wine, has stirred public outrage after featuring juvenile Pretty Nicole in his latest music video, Kankutekemu, which was released earlier this week.The move has sparked criticism on social media, with citizens accusing the singer of exploiting the minor for publicity.Pretty Nicole, real name Emmanuella Musimenta, who has recently been in the spotlight due to legal issues, appears as a video vixen in the...

Gone are the days foreign artists would have performance in Kampala, a capital city of Uganda and then proceed to Northern Uganda [Gulu or Arua]Earlier this year, we witnessed Doctalk Kingsley who came to Uganda, landed at Entebbe national airport and then proceeded to have his comedy stage performance. The Nigerian TikToker performed in Gulu, Arua and Lira and then gave a bonus performance in KampalaRecently, another Nigerian TikToker (Sabinus)...

MBARARA – The Ministry of Finance has issued a public apology for the errors that appeared in the recently released 2024 census results, which were compiled by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS).State Minister of Finance for General Duties, Henry Musasizi, acknowledged the mistakes and apologized to the Ugandan public during an interview with Nile Post in Mbarara.Musasizi explained that the errors were due to transpositions, where figures were mistakenly...

All eyes are on Manchester United and Erik ten Hag during the international break as the heat is turned up yet again at Old Trafford. Having failed to win either of his games in a vital week, there is serious pressure over his future.After a heavy defeat to Tottenham at the end of September - a second straight 3-0 loss at home - United were only able to earn draws...

The Zambian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced the suspension of all Kenya Airways flights into Lusaka, following the Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority’s (KCAA) decision to deny Zambia Airways access to Nairobi.In a letter dated October 2, 2024, CAA Director General Captain, Derrick Luembe, stated that the suspension would take effect at 21:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on October 8, 2024.Luembe explained that Zambia Airways, through the Ministry of Transport...

The Dancehall Heat Rave will be headlined by Uganda's very own dancehall superstar, Beenie Gunter, who is expected to bring his signature stage energy and perform fan-favourite hits like “Pon Mi” and “Olina Work.”He will be joined by some of Uganda’s top dancehall heavyweights, including Nutty Neithan, Vampino, and Ziza Bafana. The event also promises thrilling DJ showcases, featuring top talents like DJ Naselow, and surprise guest performances from prominent artists...

Uganda’s pump prices have continued to drop, with some fuel stations selling a litre of petrol below Shs 5,000.For instance Stabex sells petrol at Shs 4,799 per litre in many parts of Uganda while diesel goes for Shs4,699 per litre.Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Tony Otoa said the new pump prices reflected “close to Shs 1,000 reduction since UNOC started importing petroleum products for Uganda.”Earlier this...

JUBA – South Sudan’s minister of water resources and irrigation has submitted a memo to the Council of Ministers under the Nyemur/Limur multi-purpose water and resource development project, outlining plans to construct two dams in Uganda.The Nyemur/Limur project, a joint initiative between South Sudan and Uganda, aims to build dams for irrigation and water supply in both countries.The project also includes irrigation schemes and provisions for water supply for both...

Travelers, traders, and motorists accessing Northern Uganda through the Masindi port have decried congestion at the ferry crossing point in both Kiryandongo and Apac districts. Following the closure of the Karuma Bridge in September that links Midwestern, Northern Uganda, and West Nile Sub-regions, the government guided that people intending to access Northern Uganda should use alternative routes, including the Masindi Port route via Apac district.However, those accessing Northern Uganda through the...