The East African

South Sudan's Kiir announces new parliament

This came two days after he dissolved the National Legislative Assembly and Council States.

Kenya suspends Somalia flights for three months

The move shows that relations between the two sides have not thawed as announced last week.

Hunger levels soar to a five-year high in poor countries

Africa is still the continent most affected by food crises, accounting for 63 percent of the global total number of people in crisis or worse.

Kenya to pay oil marketing firms for not hiking fuel prices

They will be compensated based on the value of cargo volumes factored in the pricing formula for the April-May pump prices computation.

Surge in India’s Covid cases is a warning to Africa: WHO

African countries told not to let their guard down to avoid already weak health systems being overrun by the virus.

News

New Botswana-Zambia bridge a boon for region

The Kazungula bridge, which stretches over the Zambezi River, provides a long-needed alternative route for hauliers.

IMF announces financing plan aimed at Sudan debt relief

The announcement marks a critical step in helping Sudan normalize relations with the......

Bumper crop to end Zimbabwe hunger cycle

28 killed, 65 rescued in boat mishap in Nigeria

Tshisekedi starts Nile dam mediation

EA’s sleeping giant stirs out of its slumber under Samia’s leadership

Battle royale in the Zulu nation succession

SEMATUMBA: How will Tshisekedi stamp out violence in eastern DRC?

Business

Museveni fuels doubt over Umeme concession renewal as profits dip

President Museveni said Umeme was failing industrialisation and as a result, affecting job creation because electricity tariffs were high.

Broke AAR unit put under liquidation

The parent company, Kenya-based AAR Healthcare Holdings, had announced in March 2021 that it......

Battle for control of Uganda Airlines claims casualties

Airlines forecast to fly into bigger losses on new Covid variants

Netflix hikes rates in Kenya on inclusion of VAT tax charge

Jubilee, Allianz set eyes on Ethiopian market after share sale deal

MTN Rwandacell lists on Rwanda Stock Exchange

Oil pipeline-related splurge raises Uganda real estate industry spirits

Opinion

BUWEMBO: Laughing at incompetence and crime is good for your health!

Last week, in what could be mistaken for a comedy show, MPs who lost the last election were taken through training on survival in the tough world outside Parliament.

ULIMWENGU: Dar’s Samia has put her best foot forward, but wavering on Covid

She should apply huge doses of tough love, discard the Magufuli stance on Covid-19 and tell her......

OBBO: Keep praying that Suluhu doesn’t do a Magufuli

EDITORIAL: Samia opens new era, needs quick wins to succeed

BUWEMBO: The ‘X’ in Uganda’s financial equation is about to be found

NGUGI: CJ ought to be bold on human rights and a towering legal mind

EYAKUZE: Cyclone Jobo didn’t come to town but are we prepared for anything?

ULIMWENGU: Even with your warts and faults, you wowed us a lot; go well, PO

Magazine

Eating and drinking at The Secret

The roasted potatoes with chicken served with vegetables at The Secret.

Some sweet pop music was playing in the background setting up the mood for a lovely afternoon. For my first visit I enjoyed their mojitos served in a highball glass.