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Uganda’s very own No. 1 golfer, Ronald Rugumayo, dubbed the ‘Mayo of Africa’, has been unveiled as the Johnnie Walker influencer just days before the Uganda Open tees off at Lugazi Hills

Christine Kyokunda, Brand Manager for Johnnie Walker Uganda toasts with Ronald Rugumayo at Uganda Golf Club 20th August,2025.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. The 84th edition of the Uganda Open Golf Championship is  scheduled to take place from August 22 to September 9, 2025 The championship will open with the Seniors competition on August 22–23, followed by […]

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Israel has work to do to win over Gen Z – Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the annual ceremony at the eve of Israel’s Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers (Yom HaZikaron) at the Yad LaBanim Memorial in Jerusalem, on April 29, 2025. (Photo by Abir SULTAN / POOL / AFP) Israel has “work” to do in winning over young people in the West as

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The National carrier Uganda Airlines has reported to COSASE a significant boost in organizational performance, with cumulative revenue since 2019 reaching an impressive 1.2 trillion Shs.

The National carrier Uganda Airlines has reported to COSASE a significant boost in organizational performance, with cumulative revenue since 2019 reaching an impressive Shs. 1.2 trillion Presenting to COSASE chaired by Medard Ssegona, the airlines CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki said that the passenger numbers have risen from just 71,000 in 2019 to 419,000 bringing the accumulative

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Texas House approves redrawn maps sought by Trump ahead of 2026 elections

State Representative Ann Johnson, a Democrat from Texas, speaks during a special session at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, US, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas House on Wednesday approved redrawn congressional maps that would give Republicans a bigger edge in 2026, muscling through a partisan gerrymander that

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Sarah Kagingo Awarded for Distinguished Leadership in Private Sector at ‘Brand Africa 100: Uganda’s Best Brands

Sarah Kagingo, The CEO of SoftPower Communications and Vice Chair of the Board of Director of Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) At the prestigious Brand Africa 100: Uganda’s Best Brands gala held at Kampala’s Serena Hotel on August 18, 2025, Sarah Kagingo was honoured with the Award for Distinguished Leadership in the Private Sector. The

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Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not ‘want to make deal’

The Kremlin has played down talk of an imminent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, as Donald Trump renewed his call for the two leaders to meet to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. The push for a bilateral meeting comes after the US president met Putin in Alaska last week,

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Sudan hold champions Senegal to seal top spot in CHAN Group D

Sudan and Senegal both advanced to the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 after playing out a tense goalless draw at Zanzibar’s Amaan Stadium on Tuesday night.  The result ensured Sudan topped Group D on goal difference, with holders Senegal progressing in second place. At the same time, Nigeria defeated Congo 2-0 in

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Nigeria’s Late Surge: Chelle finds consolation in Eagles’ response, Ngatsono seeks lessons for Congo

  Nigeria may have bowed out of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, but coach Eric Chelle insists their parting act against Congo was a reminder of the Eagles’ quality. His side’s 2-0 win at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam not only denied Congo progression but also offered Chelle a bittersweet

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

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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Crystal Palace’s appeal to play in Europa League rejected by CAS

Club to play in Conference League due to breach of UEFA’s multi-club ownership rules Crystal Palace’s appeal to be reinstated into the UEFA Europa League has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland and so the Eagles will play in the UEFA Conference League this season. Palace’s admission to the

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