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📸: MTN Logo. MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile network operator, has confirmed a cybersecurity breach that exposed the personal data of some customers in specific markets. However, the company reassured stakeholders that its core infrastructure—including billing systems and financial platforms—remains uncompromised and fully functional. In a statement published Thursday 24-4-2025 on its official website, MTN revealed that an unidentified third party claimed to have accessed portions of its systems. The breach, which is still under investigation, prompted the telecom giant to take immediate action to assess the damage and inform the necessary authorities. The statement read, “There is no evidence of compromise to any of our critical infrastructure, core MTN platforms, or services. “Our core network, billing systems, and financial services infrastructure remain secure and fully operational.” The breach comes as cyber threats continue to rise across the continent, with telec...

26-4-2025. 📸: Courtesy Photo. Full List: Museveni Appoints New Presidential Advisors, Renews Contracts Of Several Others President Yoweri Museveni has reappointed a number of seasoned political figures and former government officials as Presidential Advisors, while also introducing new faces into his advisory team. Among the notable new appointees is veteran journalist and broadcaster Tony Owana, who has been named Presidential Advisor on NRA Archives. Owana, a respected media figure, will be tasked with assisting the President in the documentation and preservation of the historical records of the National Resistance Army (NRA), reinforcing efforts to safeguard the liberation movement’s legacy. The appointments, made under Article 172 of the Constitution, reflect Museveni’s continued trust in familiar cadres as he consolidates his political agenda ahead of the 2026 general elections. The advisors, considered public servants, receive salaries, allowances, and other state be...

John is a 35-year-old man who has always wanted to be a father. He recently met a 6-year-old girl at a Children’s home who has no known relatives and needs a loving family. John is willing to adopt her and raise her as his own daughter. However, he has heard that in Uganda, a person cannot adopt a child of the opposite sex unless there are special circumstances. He now wants to know if the law allows him to adopt the little girl. WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY? In Uganda, adoption is governed by the Children Act. The Children’s Act states that a person cannot adopt a child of the opposite sex unless there are special circumstances that justify the adoption. This means that a man can generally only adopt a boy, and a woman can generally only adopt a girl. However, a man can adopt a girl (or a woman can adopt a boy) if there is a strong reason that convinces the court that the adoption is in the best interest of the child. Some of these special reasons could include that the child has no known re...