Glasgow, Scotland — Uganda’s national netball team, the She Cranes, have been crowned 2025 Celtic Cup Champions, completing a flawless campaign and firmly stamping their authority on the international stage. The Ugandan side wrapped up the title with a commanding 70–48 victory over Wales at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, closing the tournament as the only […]
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The members of parliament of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and their support on December 1, 2025 toured Namunkekera Rural Industrial Park, also known as Liaoshen Industrial Park, and Kirima Heritage Farm in Kapeeka-Semuto Municipality in Nakaseke district. Both of these landmark establishments are owned by General (Rtd) Caleb Akandwanaho Salim Saleh, the Chief
The Uganda Cubs were defeated 3–2 by Tanzania U-17 in the U-17 AFCON CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers final played on Tuesday afternoon at the Abebe Bikila Stadium. Despite the loss, the Cubs achieved their primary objective by securing qualification for the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026 through their place in the final. Tanzania
Uganda is set to introduce a new policy requiring ICT graduates to undergo a one-year internship and training program before certification, similar to lawyers and medical doctors. Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, announced the proposal, citing the need for practical, hands-on training in the field. “We are proposing that ICT graduates
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KAMPALA – The Central Broadcasting Service (CBS), the Buganda Kingdom–owned radio station, has officially launched the 2025 edition of the Enkuuka festival—its annual end-of-year celebration that ushers Ugandans into the new year. This year’s event, themed “Enkuuka Bwaguuga,” will take place on December 31 at the Buganda Royal Palace in Mengo. Organisers project that the
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The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has renewed efforts to combat cross-border smuggling and tax evasion in the eastern region in a bid to accelerate economic growth. Thousands of tonnes of cheap products from neighbouring Kenya are smuggled into the country daily through porous border points, especially along Lwakhakha, Busia, and Malaba. The eastern Uganda–Kenya border
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, today addressed thousands of NRM supporters at Kizinda Market in Bushenyi – Ishaka Municipality, issuing a strong warning to Parish Development Model (PDM) officials who charge or steal from beneficiaries. He vowed to decisively deal with anyone
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Kamdini, Uganda: The partial reopening of the Gulu–Kamdini–Karuma highway has brought relief to businesses and transporters following a month-long closure caused by embankment failure at Karuma Bridge, officials said on Monday. The Ministry of Works and Transport closed the Kamdini–Karuma section in early November after continuous heavy rains widened the embankment failure, destroying more than half
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The South African government has warned people to be cautious of campaigns promoted by South African social media influencers promising jobs and study opportunities in Russia. A South African radio presenter appeared in court on Monday accused of recruiting men to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine. Nonkululeko Mantula, 39, was arrested alongside
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Working under the ECOWAS protocol on democracy and acting on the outcome of a virtual meeting of the Authority of Heads of State a few days ago, ECOWAS Chairman, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, has arrived in Guinea-Bissau for a crucial meeting with the military coupists. Bio’s mission is simple, direct, and frank: release
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