Uganda sets up evacuation centres in South Africa to repatriate nationals amid xenophobic violence

A man pleads for life after being attacked during an ‘anti-crime’ march that turned into an ‘anti-migrant’ hunt. Photograph: James ...

Rt Hon. Richard Todwong and Other Dignitaries cutting the caking during the celebrations.

Museveni’s Urges Ugandans in Diaspora Focus on Income Growth and National Development

by NTEZA MICHAEL | REPORTER

30/03/2026

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Cape Town, South Africa– On Saturday, Ugandans in the diaspora converged at the Cape Town International Conference Center in South ...

Some of the NRM Members during their 6th Symposium that took place in South Africa.

Economic Empowerment: Ugandans in Diaspora take on Museveni’s Economic Inclusion through Own Sacco

by NTEZA MICHAEL | REPORTER

18/03/2026

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Cape Town, South Africa - A few weeks after President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been declared the winner of 2026 ...

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Marco Canoniero/Shutterstock (16688666bd)
George Russell of Mercedes-AMG F1 Team on track during Day 3 of Formula 1 second Pre-Season Test 2026 at Bahrain International Circuit on February 20, 2026 in Sakhir, Bahrain.
Formula One Pre Season test 2026, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - 20 Feb 2026

SuperSport announces expanded coverage for transformative 2026 Formula 1 season

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

07/03/2026

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Marco Canoniero/Shutterstock (16688666bd)George Russell of Mercedes-AMG F1 Team on track during Day 3 of Formula 1 ...

Visa-free refers to the ability to travel to a foreign country without the need for a travel visa. In such a case only a valid passport is required for entry and exit purposes.

Uganda lists 40 visa-free countries for ordinary and diplomatic travelers

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

04/03/2026

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Visa-free refers to the ability to travel to a foreign country without the need for a travel visa. In such ...

The Uganda High Commission in Pretoria launched a week-long Southern Africa Tourism Roadshow in Johannesburg to strengthen trade, promote multi-destination travel, and capture visitor demand from the fastest growing source market.

Uganda Launches Southern Africa Tourism Roadshow to Boost Regional Trade

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

02/12/2025

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The Uganda High Commission in Pretoria launched a week-long Southern Africa Tourism Roadshow in Johannesburg to strengthen trade, promote multi-destination ...

Frank Ntwali, chairman of the Rwanda National Congress, denies "entirely unfounded" terrorism financing sanctions, calling the listing by Rwanda's Financial Intelligence Centre a politically motivated attack against critics of the Rwandan government.

Rwandan opposition leader Frank Ntwali calls terror sanctions ‘bogus,’ cites political motive

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

02/12/2025

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Frank Ntwali, chairman of the Rwanda National Congress, denies "entirely unfounded" terrorism financing sanctions, calling the listing by Rwanda's Financial ...

Helen McIntee-Carlisle, President African Marketing Confederation

Black Friday No Longer Just a Gimmick, Now a ‘Trust Test’ for African Marketers

by KELVIN AMANDA | TECH WRITER

29/11/2025

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Helen McIntee-Carlisle, President African Marketing Confederation JOHANNESBURG — Black Friday has evolved from a simple imported sales event into a ...

Ugandan firm Dei BioPharma, led by Dr. Matthias Magoola, secures new patent rights for innovative mRNA Ebola and Mpox vaccines. The announcement came at an Africa CDC meeting in South Africa, positioning the company as a potential Continental Contract Drug Manufacturing Organization.

Dei BioPharma’s Dr. Magoola unveils new mRNA Ebola and Mpox vaccines at Africa CDC meeting in South Africa

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

27/10/2025

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Ugandan firm Dei BioPharma, led by Dr. Matthias Magoola, secures new patent rights for innovative mRNA Ebola and Mpox vaccines. ...

KFC Add Hope Hackathon Winning Team: From left to right: Kgomotso Rammutla (Digital Director at KFC Africa); Anastazia Sitenda (KFC Add Hope Programme Manager). Members of the winning team (Ctrl-Alt-Del-Hunger): Hotu Ramphisa and Sibusiso Nkabinde. Prof Dustin van der Haar (Head of Department – Academy of Computer Science and Software Engineering at University of Johannesburg) and Faith Kotsedi – Senior Manager: Information Technology at the Mining Qualifications Authority - MQA

Gen Z Tech talent hacks South Africa’s hunger crisis

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

16/10/2025

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KFC Add Hope Hackathon Winning Team: From left to right: Kgomotso Rammutla (Digital Director at KFC Africa); Anastazia Sitenda (KFC ...

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