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NAM member states meet in Uganda amid rising geopolitical tensions

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UPDATE: Uganda is hosting the 19th NAM Midterm Ministerial Meeting in Kampala, reviewing last year’s summit outcomes and strengthening cooperation for the Global South. KAMPALA, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) — Senior officials from member states of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on Monday began a meeting in Kampala ahead of a foreign ministers’ conference to address challenges […]

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Farmers Urge Govt to Tighten Pesticide Law

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By Kiyingi Godfrey/KMA Updates Farmers have urged the government to tighten the law regulating the use of pesticides in Uganda, saying it will help safeguard the environment and reduce the growing number of diseases among citizens. The appeal was made by ESAFF-Uganda a small-scale farmer-led organization, led by Irene Nakijoba, a board member, during a

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Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong Meets with the 25th Chinese Medical Team to Uganda_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China

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13th October 2025, Kampala — Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, Mr. Zhang Lizhong, met with Dr. Tang Min, head of the 25th Chinese Medical Team to Uganda, and his delegation at the Chinese Embassy in Kampala. Counsellor Wang Jianxun was also present at the meeting. Ambassador Zhang commended the medical team for her longstanding contributions to

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Uganda refinery to start operations by early 2030

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Uganda’s oil refinery is scheduled to begin operations in the 4Q29 or the 1Q30, according to Michael Nkambo Mugerwa, General Manager of Uganda Refinery Holding Co. Speaking during the Invest in Uganda panel sponsored by Uganda National Oil Co. (UNOC) at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, Mugerwa confirmed

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Presidency rubbishes claims Ramaphosa meets regularly with corruption-accused tenderpreneur Maumela

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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office has again sought to distance him from corruption-accused tenderpreneur Hangwani Morgan Maumela after social media videos and allegations suggesting they had regular meetings. Speaking during a media briefing on Monday on the president’s schedule, his spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said a video circulating on social media showing Ramaphosa outside Maumela’s house was

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Cranes eye miracle win at Algeria to keep 2026 World Cup dream alive

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Boukhalfa, Algeria: Uganda Cranes’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes now hang by a thread as they prepare to face group leaders Algeria in their decisive Group G clash on Tuesday, October 14, at the Stade Hocine-Aït-Ahmed in Boukhalfa. The Cranes, who arrived in Algeria on Saturday, are fully aware that only a convincing victory can

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Montana wants to sue SARS for R50m in damages amid battle over R55m tax bill

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“Due to Montana’s non-payment of his tax debts … SARS launched an application for the sequestration of Mr Montana’s estate on 22 May 2023,” said SARS. “The application was premised on Mr Montana’s outstanding tax debt, which remained unpaid. Mr Montana’s allegation of SARS ‘fraudulently doctoring a fake court judgment to justify a hefty tax

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Body of UNOC engineer recovered after tragic fall in Busowoko Falls

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The body of Eng. Gershom Rwakasanga,Operations Manager at the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Jinja Storage Terminal, has been recovered from the River Nile at Busowoko Falls following a tragic drowning incident on Saturday, October 11. Eng. Gershom Rwakasanga, who served as Manager, Terminals Development and Operations at UNOC’s Jinja Storage Terminal, accidentally fell into

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Traditional rivals Kigulu, Bukooli Namayingo advance to MTN Busoga Masaza Cup semis

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Bugweri vs Namayingo match By Our Reporter Kigulu 2-1 Bukono Bugweri 0(pen 2)- 0(pen 4) Bukooli Namayingo Kigulu and Bukooli Namayingo booked their places in the semi-finals of the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup following hard-fought victories in Saturday’s quarter-finals at Bugembe Stadium, played under sweltering and humid conditions. In the first quarter-final, two-time champions Kigulu

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Church of Uganda partners with Paxtel Telecom to promote digital transformation

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Overview: The collaboration is anchored on a shared vision to use mobile technology to strengthen community engagement, expand digital access, and foster financial inclusion among members of the Church of Uganda. In a landmark move set to redefine how the Church engages with technology and communication, the Church of Uganda has entered into a strategic

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