MultiChoice Uganda Limited, the owner of GOtv, has applied to the Commission for approval to transfer its licenses by way of a change in control from MultiChoice Group Limited to Groupe Canal+.
Posted inEducation
Teachers commit to boost learning through supervision and engagement
Despite steady enrollment under Universal Primary Education (UPE), learning outcomes remain critically low, with the study finding that 29 percent of pupils in Primary Three to Five are “non-readers,” unable to recognise even the letters of the alphabet.
Posted inCourt
ICC upholds 39 charges against Joseph Kony
An arrest warrant was issued in 2005 against Kony and four top commanders: Vincent Otii, Raska Lukwiya, Okot Odhiambo, and Dominic Ongwen.
Posted inHealth
Uganda should adopt a positive response strategy to suicide
In Uganda, recent data from Mental Health Uganda’s toll-free counselling line recorded 1,023 cases of suicidal ideation in 2024, with males accounting for 66.4% and females 33.6%.
Posted inNorthern News
FICH’s study shows significant social gaps in northern Uganda
Headteachers and district education officials cited weak supervision, limited capacity building, and low teacher remuneration as additional barriers.
Posted inParliament News
Parliament demands renegotiation of $204.8million agriculture loan
According to the National Economy Committee’s findings, more than shs15.648 billion is earmarked for consultancy services, shs14.402 billion for training and workshops, and another shs9.791 billion for the purchase of vehicles.
Posted inNews
Amolatar health centre IV gets a type B ambulance
Dr. Agness Atim Apea, the Woman Member of Parliament for Amolatar, speaking on behalf of Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, the Minister of Health, said the ambulance comes free of charge in accordance with government guidelines.
Posted inNews
Dokolo fishermen urged to refrain from illegal fishing practices
In collaboration with the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, Otim said they have been stepping up enforcement to combat illegal fishing in Lake Kwania and other water bodies in the district.
Posted inDokolo
Dokolo district honored for outstanding micro-scale irrigation success
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Dr. Richard Enyang, the Dokolo District Production Officer (DPO), announced the recognition during an interview with tndNews at his office at the district headquarters.
Posted inNews Analysis
NRM tribunal absolves MP Sarah Opendi in ruling nullifying Dr. Tanga’s son victory
The ruling also raises serious questions about whether the NRM party is interested in corrupt-free elections and not only protecting, but promoting its own image among party members who have been forced to contest on Independent tickets because of flawed party primary elections.
Posted inPolitics
NRM tribunal voids youth league poll in big blow to the Tangas
The NRM disputes tribunal emphasized that their decision is aimed at restoring confidence in the party’s internal electoral system.
Posted inSecurity
How lady “abducted” from Nakasongola found refuge in Apac
Nankebe claimed that the abductors have been forcing them to use their phones to talk to their relatives to demand money. Fortunately, they were not tortured.