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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

Leave a Comment / Africa, News / Ronald Kabuubi

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

Leave a Comment / Africa, News / Ronald Kabuubi

“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

Leave a Comment / Africa, East Africa, News, Security, Travel / Ronald Kabuubi

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

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

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

Leave a Comment / Africa, Business, East Africa, News, Technology / Ronald Kabuubi

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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UNBS boss Eng James Kasigwa elected to Global ISO Council

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Kigali, Rwanda: The Executive Director of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Eng. James Kasigwa has been elected to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Council for the term 2026–2028, marking a major diplomatic and professional milestone for Uganda on the global standards stage. The election took place during the ISO General Assembly held in

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Jjagwe Applauds NCS for Patience Amid Federation Licensing Hurdles

Leave a Comment / Africa, East Africa, International News, News, Sports / Ronald Kabuubi

Sports administrator Robert Jjagwe has praised the National Council of Sports (NCS) for exercising patience and understanding as national sports federations grapple with tough new licensing requirements under the revised Sports Act. In an opinion piece titled “NCS deserves Applause for understanding Federation Licensing Challenges,” Jjagwe said the NCS has taken a fair approach by

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Tiger Woods undergoes disc replacement surgery for pain, lack of mobility

Leave a Comment / Africa, Breaking News, News, Sports, World / Ronald Kabuubi

Tiger Woods underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery in his lower back after experiencing pain and a lack of mobility, the 15-time major golf champion announced on Saturday. Written by Staff Tiger Woods announced Saturday that he has another surgery on his back. The 15-time major champion posted on social media that he underwent an L4-L5

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Madagascar soldiers join protests as coup fears rise

Leave a Comment / Africa, News / Ronald Kabuubi

The protests, inspired by Gen Z-led movements in Kenya and Nepal, began over water and electricity shortages but have since escalated, with demonstrators calling for Rajoelina to step down, apologize for violence against protesters, and dissolve the Senate and electoral commission. At least 22 people have been killed and 100 injured in the unrest since

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