South African billionaire Johann Rupert has overtaken Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote as Africa’s richest person, according to the latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Mr Rupert controls Richemont, one of the world’s largest luxury goods firms, which owns brands like Cartier and Montblanc. His net worth has surged by $1.9bn to $14.3bn, placing him…
The Dr Kizza Besigye-led FDC faction has indicated to the Electoral Commission that it will be registering a political party called People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), insider sources have told Bbeg Media. Sources told us that they had reserved the name with the EC as the embark on the formal process to register a political…
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has named a “troublesome” lion after one of the country’s opposition leaders. President Samia was visiting the Tanzania Wildlife Authority (TAWA) when she was introduced to the unruly lion by officials. “Does that lion have a name?” asked President Samia. “If not, name him Tundu Lissu.” Lissu is the leader…
The Robert Kayanja Ministries has scooped the prestigious international humanitarian award for feeding people in Karamoja and conflict-riddled South Sudan. The Global Humanitarian Award recognizes and celebrates influential non-profit organizations committed to community service and societal advancement. This year, among the honorees, Pastor Robert Kayanja and his ministry received international recognition for their humanitarian efforts,…
Robert Nestrooy Kayongo has quit BBS TV after eight years due to a toxic work environment, sources at the Mengo based media organisation have told Bbeg Media. Kayongo was deputy news editor to Peter Muweesi. He quit today. Sources however told us that the two never hit it off and did not have a good…
At least Shs 13 bn was released to procure land for two bus terminals under the Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project (KCRRP) under suspicious circumstances, Bbeg Media has learned. The terminals were supposed to help decongest the city but sources say how the money was approved and later released leaves a lot to be desired….
President Museveni yesterday met the families of the late Col. (Rtd). Charles Okello Engola Macodwogo and the late Zebra Ssenyange who were, by error killed by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers. Engola was the Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations whereas Mr. Ssenyange was a former professional boxer. Museveni, who…
President Museveni has reiterated government’s support towards the music industry. Museveni made the pledge while meeting a group of over 100 musicians at State House Entebbe. The meeting was organised by the Commissioner of Patriotism-Office of the President, Hellen Seku. The Musicians who included, Bebe Cool and Jose Chameleone were led by the Uganda Musicians…
President Museveni has called on residents of Butebo district to fully utilise their land to achieve greater economic prosperity. He made his remarks during a rally at a thanksgiving ceremony for Dr. Monica Musenero, the minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, held at Petete Primary School in Butebo District. During his first stop in Oladot…
In a significant milestone, the Church of Uganda on Tuesday received its land title for the Janani Luwum Church House back from Equity Bank Uganda after successfully repaying a loan used to construct the 14-story commercial building in the heart of Kampala. The ceremony, held at the sideline of the Provincial Assembly happening at Uganda…
