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AFSUG appoints Corlia van Zyl as vice chair to strengthen strategic leadership

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Johannesburg, South Africa – August 18, 2025 – The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Corlia van Zyl as the new vice chair of the AFSUG Board of Directors. Van Zyl currently serves as digital & technology director at Heineken Beverages and has been an active AFSUG Board Member since December 2019. Her appointment as vice chair marks a […]

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COSASE Chairperson Medard Ssegona issues fresh summons to Uganda Airlines Management to appear before Parliament

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By Godfrey Kiyingi/KMA Updates. In a surprising turn of events, Uganda Airlines management, led by CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki, has failed to appear before Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises COSASE as earlier scheduled today. The management had been summoned to respond to critical issues raised in the Auditor General’s report for the

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Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas Joins Cape Town Energy Event as Latest Bid Round Piques Global Interest

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CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 15, 2025/ — Dr. Khalifa Abdulsadek, Minister of Oil and Gas of Libya, has joined this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference as a speaker. This year’s event will host a dedicated Invest in Libyan Oil & Gas Summit – highlighting Libya’s push to open up

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Airtel Uganda responds to customer concerns

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KAMPALA – Airtel Uganda Limited has acknowledged the concerns shared on social media regarding its service delivery, expressing regret for the distress caused to its customers. In a statement, Mr. Soumendra Sahu, Managing Director, emphasized the company’s commitment to learning from these challenges to serve its customers better. “We have heard your concerns shared on

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Absa Bank, Tata Uganda partner to help schools access affordable, reliable buses

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KAMPALA, Uganda – Absa Bank Uganda has partnered with Tata Uganda to make it easier for schools across the country to acquire safe, modern, and reliable buses for their learners. This partnership will address one of the education sector’s most persistent challenges namely affordable, quality school transport. Through the partnership, schools will be able to

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You will never forget this night-Afrigo Band Afrigo Band Promises as they celebrate Golden Jubilee with Lingala maestro, Koffi Olomide already in the Country

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Afrigo Band to Celebrate 50 Years with Star-Studded Concert at Millennium grounds. Afrigo Band, Uganda’s legendary music ensemble, has pledged to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans during their Golden Jubilee celebrations this Saturday at Millennium Grounds, Lugogo. The milestone event marks 50 years of the band’s iconic presence in East Africa’s music scene, promising

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MTN Uganda posts strong H1 results as more Ugandans embrace the digital economy

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MTN Uganda posts strong H1 results as more Ugandans embrace the digital economy MTN Uganda has posted a 13.3% increase in total revenue to Ush 1.7tn for the six months ending 30 June 2025, as more customers embraced connectivity and fintech services to stay in touch, run their businesses, and access opportunities in an

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI WOOS EGYPTIAN INVESTORS IN CAIRO

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI WOOS EGYPTIAN INVESTORS IN CAIRO President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday met and welcomed Egyptian investors to explore opportunities in Uganda, saying the country is ready to work with those bringing practical solutions and investments that can spur more development. The President is in Cairo, Egypt on a three-day working state visit at the

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Fort Portal Edge Defending Champions Burahya in Dramatic Semifinal First Leg

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Fort Portal County took a major step toward the 2024 MTN Kabode Tooro Kingdom Masaza Cup final with a tense 1–0 win over defending champions Burahya County in Sunday’s first-leg semifinal at St. Mary Major Seminary playground. Christine was the Most Valuable Player from Kitagwenda Isaza Netball Team, receives a brand-new MTN Kabode smartphone from

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Mzize the Goal Machine: Tanzania’s relentless striker with eyes on CHAN glory

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When the lights shone brightest on Saturday night, Clement Francis Mzize answered the call. The Tanzanian striker didn’t just score — he roared, delivering two goals inside 20 minutes to sink Madagascar and send the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium into scenes of sheer euphoria. By the end of the night, the scoreboard read 2-1 to the

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