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Uganda Strengthens Sixth Position In Latest World Netball Rankings
KAMPALA, March 7, 2026 — Uganda has strengthened its sixth-place position in the latest World Netball [WN] World Rankings, according to the newest update released on Thursday. The rankings incorporate matches played…
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EAC Heads of State to Convene 25th Ordinary Summit in Arusha
KAMPALA, March 2, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] Heads of State are set to convene for the 25th Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State on March 7, 2026,…
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Hass avocado farmers count losses over failure to meet quality standards
JINJA CITY, February 27, 2026 — Hass avocado farmers under the Busoga Avocado Farmers Cooperative Union [BAFCU] are counting losses after most of their produce failed to meet export standards, following a…
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Young African researchers hail hands-on communication training in Uganda
KAMPALA, February 17, 2026 — Twenty-five young university researchers from eight Anglophone African countries have praised a hands-on communication workshop in Uganda for equipping them with practical skills to make agroecological research…
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Regional weatherman warns of heavier rainfall in the months ahead
KAMPALA, February 2, 2026 — The regional body responsible for weather monitoring in Eastern Africa has warned that the region is likely to experience wetter-than-normal conditions from February through to May 2026.…
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‘Education, sports budget cuts will affect AFCON preparations’
KAMPALA, January 31, 2026 — The Ministry of Education and Sports [MoE&S] has warned that sharp budget reductions for the 2026/2027 financial year threaten key commitments in education and sports, including teacher…
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Africa’s gas monetisation opportunity: Balancing exports and domestic demand
CAPE TOWN, January 25, 2026— Africa’s natural gas potential is undeniably significant, with the continent ranking second globally in terms of discovered but undeveloped gas resources. According to the African Energy Chamber’s…
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Nedbank moves to acquire 66 percent stake in NCBA Group
KAMPALA, January 24, 2026 — NCBA Group PLC [NCBA] has announced that it has received a Strategic Investment Proposal and a Notice of Intention [NOI] from Nedbank Group Limited to acquire approximately…
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Former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan leads over 80 observers ahead of general elections in Uganda
KAMPALA, January 10, 2026 — Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has arrived in Uganda ahead of the country’s general elections in which about 21 million voters are expected to participate. Uganda…
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Tanzania: Total SACCO assets reached TZS 1.46trn in 2024 – report
DODOMA, December 23, 2024 — The total assets of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] in Tanzania rose to TZS 1.46 trillion in 2024 from TZS 1.33trn in 2023, representing an increase…
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