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09/10/2025

On This Day (October 9, 1962)
Uganda gained independence from British rule.

After decades under British colonial administration, Uganda officially became an independent nation on October 9, 1962, with Milton Obote as its first Prime Minister. The event marked the end of colonial rule and the beginning of self-governance for the East African country. Independence celebrations were held in Kampala, the capital, attended by dignitaries from across Africa and the Commonwealth.

Uganda’s independence symbolized a broader wave of liberation across Africa during the 1960s, as many nations broke free from European colonial powers.

09/10/2025

Zesco has cleared its entire debt owed to Maamba Energy Limited, the company’s chief executive officer, Cyrus Minwalla has revealed. The Utility owed Maamba Energy over US$413 million by February 2022 - Zambia Daily Mail

09/10/2025

LATEST: Vinicius's house caught fire which was as a result of an electrical fault. There are NO injuries, reports Marca.

09/10/2025

Suspected Cable Thief Fatally Burnt in Kitwe Blast

An unidentified man has died after allegedly attempting to steal ZESCO electricity cables in Kitwe’s Buchi-Kamitondo Township.

The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of today.

Residents in the area said they were awakened by a loud blast near the ZESCO pylons.

At around 05:00 hours, the body of the burnt man was discovered alongside equipment believed to have been used in the attempted theft.

ZESCO Northern Region has confirmed receiving the report.

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09/10/2025

Happy birthday to Chipolopolo and Leicester City striker Patson Daka. 🎂

09/10/2025

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08/10/2025

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08/10/2025

Cameroon's 92-year-old Paul Biya makes first campaign stop as he seeks eighth presidential term

Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya appeared Tuesday at his first campaign rally for the upcoming election in which the world’s oldest head of state is seeking his eighth term.

Addressing a crowd of supporters at a stadium in the Far North town of Maroua, Biya promised to step up security in the region plagued by extremist attacks, curb youth unemployment and improve road infrastructure and social amenities if he is reelected in Sunday's vote.

“My goal, my fellow citizens, is for every young person, wherever they may be, to have opportunities that enable them to easily find a job or become an entrepreneur," Biya said in his speech.

The Far North Region is majority Muslim and one of Cameroon’s poorest areas. It has been plagued by attacks and kidnappings for ransom by the extremist group Boko Haram.

It also accounts for nearly 20 percent of the country’s 8.2 million eligible voters, and two of the nine opposition candidates in the election — Biya’s former allies Bello Bouba Maigari and Issa Tchiroma Bakary — command a strong following in the Far North.

The outing was Biya’s first in a campaign from which he has been noticeably absent, and he only recently returned from a weeklong stay in Switzerland.

No official reason for his stay abroad has been given but Biya has regularly traveled to Europe for private stays and medical treatment in recent years.

He is rarely seen in public and critics say his capacity to govern has been severely limited by his age.

By: African News

08/10/2025

Ministry of Education has instructed Head Teachers in Chingola to confiscate books containing political messages from pupils.

08/10/2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has been declared football's first billionaire after his staggering net worth was calculated.

The 40-year-old is said to be worth £1.04bn after finance experts Bloomberg took a deep dive into his career earnings, investments and endorsement deals and they were all adjusted for prevailing tax rates and market performance.
They report that Ronaldo's astronomical money in Saudi Arabia has 'catapulted him to the top of the rankings for highest-earning sportspeople'.
He is the first footballer in their new Bloomberg Billionaires Index and they note that his wealth now significantly eclipses long-time rival Lionel Messi after the Argentine opted to move to the US with Inter Miami.
Ronaldo has a lifetime deal with Nike that is reported to be worth £745m in total - by far his biggest agreement with any company. There are partnerships with Tag Heur, Armani, PokerStars, Samsung, Unilever, Louis Vuitton and many, many more. He is currently building an extraordinary, sprawling complex back home costing £28m, of which the lavish renderings have been shared and is often seen draped in the world's most expensive jewellery and watches, including a Franck Muller Invisible Baguette Diamonds Imperial Tourbillon - worth £1.13m.
Ronaldo is making a remarkable £300-a-minute in Saudi Arabia but on Tuesday night admitted he wishes he could leave and only play for Portugal.

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