FRIDAY, 17 APRIL 2026, 04:07
[Nile Post] Rosemary Bareeba, the Resident Judge of the High Court in Mukono, has urged university students to prioritise career readiness and responsible use of social media as they prepare to enter an increasingly digital workforce.
[Nile Post] The Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation has announced a Shs750 million scholarship package for the 2026-2027 academic year, aimed at supporting Ugandan students pursuing both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Prosecutors say Stefan Pildes spent hundreds of thousands of $2.7m raised for charity on personal expenses.
Holomisa says Meyer is a strategic leader who takes time when making decisions.
[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Education has set up a three member committee to investigate concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana.
The chancellor’s criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.
Science rarely produces identical outcomes. Mistaking this for failure turns caution into an excuse for inaction
A new set of studies out this month suggests that as many as half of all results published in reputable journals in the social sciences can’t be replicated by independent analysis. This is part of a long-running problem across many research fields – most visibly in the social...
WPP, Dentsu and Publicis settled claims they colluded on policies to combat misinformation, denying ad revenue to publishers on the right.
Only a R74 balance remained in Nikluis Manuel’s bank account five years after he used 662 ghost workers to claim R19.1m for Covid-19 employee relief fund.
[Nile Post] Religious leaders have expressed concern over what they describe as declining standards in Qur’anic teaching in Uganda, warning that improper instruction methods risk distorting the meaning and accuracy of Islam’s holy text.
[Nile Post] Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo, has officially launched a new Moot Court facility at Nkumba University, calling it a key step in strengthening practical legal training for future lawyers.
[Nile Post] Kacere Primary School in Rubaare Sub-county, Rushenyi County, Ntungamo District is struggling with deteriorating infrastructure and limited learning resources, raising growing concern among education stakeholders and parents.
[Nile Post] The Traffic Police have launched a nationwide road safety campaign targeting primary school children amid growing concerns over the rising number of minors killed or injured in road crashes.
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Jamie Murray retires from tennis, saying he had no desire to return to the sport and has no regrets.
Drs Chris and Xand explore common foot problems, from bunions to verrucas, and why diseases affecting our blood vessels or nerves seem to often show up in the feet.
To celebrate 20 years of the VW Polo GTI in South Africa, a new limited-edition model has been launched, with only 400 units available for local enthusiasts.
The price increases range from $200 to $300, and Microsoft doesn’t sell a sub-$1,000 Surface anymore. The rising cost of consumer tech is a common theme in 2026.
Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, including an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are evolving in South Africa. Based on data sourced from the company’s online recruitment platforms, the report shows that AI exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche […]
The president is losing public support over the Iran war.
BBC Verify has been looking into whether the US blockade of Iran near the Strait of Hormuz is working.