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Shadow minister slams Govt action to save Lake Bunyonyi

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MPs have called for stringent measures to protect Lake Bunyonyi, following pollution concerns. The Shadow Minister for Water and Environment, Hon. Christine Kaaya (NUP, Kiboga District Woman Representative), said government interventions were inadequate and failed to confront the root causes of the lake’s degradation. During plenary on Thursday, 11 September 2025, Kaaya, who was responding […]

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Africa’s Business Heroes Announces 2025 Top 10 Finalists

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Africa’s Business Heroes Announces 2025 Top 10 Finalists These Heroes will now move on to the 7th ABH Grand Finale in Kigali, Rwanda on 12–13 December 2025, where they will compete for their share of US$1.5 million in grant funding DAKAR, Senegal, September 12, 2025/ — The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org) Prize Competition, a

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AFSIC – Investing in Africa Returns to London on October 14–15, 2025

Leave a Comment / Africa, Business, East Africa, International News, News, World / Ronald Kabuubi

The Premier Event for Driving Investment and Business Growth Across the African Continent AFSIC – Investing in Africa, one of the most influential investment events focused on Africa, is set to take place in London on October 14th and 15th, 2025, in London. Backed by major supporters such as British International Investment (BII), World Bank

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Namboole closed as Turkish company, Summa begins final upgrade to 60,000-seater stadium

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Turkish firm MS Summa will upgrade Namboole Stadium, alias Mandela National Stadium, increasing its capacity from over 40,000 to 60,000 ahead of AFCON 2027. Namboole Stadium, also known as Mandela National Stadium, has been officially closed for an upgrade.The upgrade will also include a new hotel, an Olympic swimming pool, an expanded VIP section for

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South African court rules that men can take wife’s surname

Leave a Comment / Africa, Breaking News, East Africa, Politics, World / Ronald Kabuubi

South African law only allowed women to take the surnames of their husbands South Africa’s highest court has ruled that husbands can take the surname of their wives, overturning a law that barred them from doing so. In a victory for two couples who brought the case, the Constitutional Court ruled that the law was

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Video of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect fleeing scene released as manhunt continues

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Charlie Kirk greets the crowd during the AmericaFest conference in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. in December 2024. The FBI and Utah officials have released a new video showing the suspect fleeing the scene of the crime – running across the roof and dropping over the edge before entering a wooded area A black T-shirt with an American flag

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Arts teachers announce strike ahead of 3rd term

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Uganda National Teachers Union -UNATU has announced their planned industrial action over what they termed as government inaction in addressing salary disparities for three years now According to UNATU General Secretary Filbert Baguma, their action has been fueled by continued neglect of their demands even after several engagements. On monday, 15th, learners across the country

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EC Confirms 11 Presidential Aspirants Have Returned Supporter Lists Ahead of 2026 Elections

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Photo by Julius Mugaga/KMA Updates. By Naome Namusoke/ KMA updates The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that 11 aspirants seeking to contest in the 2026 General Election have so far submitted their supporter lists, fulfilling a key requirement in the nomination process for presidential candidates. According to EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi, the submissions were made

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Uganda’s senior national Cricket team (Cricket Cranes) has been flagged off to South Africa for the final build up tour ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa slated for early from September 19 to October 5 in Harare, Zimbabwe.

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The team flies out on the back of a 12-day bootcamp in Jinja, where fitness, skill refinement, and bonding activities sharpened both spirit and discipline. From ice baths at Paradise Hotel, strength and conditioning workout Fitness Health Gym to match simulations at Jinja SS Oval and recovery work at Jinja Backpackers, the Cricket Cranes embraced

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI OFFICIATES AT THE INAUGURATION OF AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today officiated at the inauguration of the Aga Khan University and commencement of the construction of the Aga Khan Hospital in Nakawa Division, Kampala city. During the ceremony, President Museveni assured private and foreign investors of protective legislation for their investments in Uganda. He explained that the Uganda government is

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