Port Louis, Mauritius | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | Shaka Kariisa Ndyabahika and Banza Matsiko Gershom promised a stronger showing on the second day in Mauritius. And they duly delivered. Both golfers shot improved rounds at the Tamarina Golf and Spa resort to entrench Uganda’s fourth position at the …
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LUSAKA | Xinhua | The 75th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa opened on Monday in Lusaka, with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema calling on African nations to harmonize public health regulations to improve health outcomes across the continent. Running from Aug. 25 to 27 under …
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COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | Here we are. Again. Another round of African leaders embarrassing us on the world stage as if we don’t have enough struggles on our African plate. African leaders continue to play pretend about making Africa great for Africans by Africans, grandstanding about “African solutions for African …
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Accra, Ghana | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Waragi has been named Brand of the Year at the African Marketing Confederation (AMC) Awards held recently in Ghana. The Uganda Breweries product Uganda Waragi also got a gold medal for Most Effective Campaign—”FromLimited Edition to Limitless Icon”, and, Best Social Media Campaign of the …
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Lugazi, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | A strong contingent from Tanzania , Kenya, and Rwanda is set for a grueling 3 days of action at the 75th edition of the Johnnie Walker Ladies Open that tees off tomorrow (August 28-30) at Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club. Tanzania’s Iddi …
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COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | In November 2022, the doyens of Uganda’s long-suffering scuttled opposition surprised us by coming together in a rare show of unity to highlight growing human rights violations and state repression in Uganda. Highlighting the state of dissent, the opposition held the Uganda Human Rights Accountability Conference …
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Ugandan junior golfers expect to improve on second day of competition in Mauritius Mauritius | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | As with every junior golf development competition, the goal is rarely winning. The target is typically to enable the team to get exposure, appreciate high-level competition in the infancy …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ISACA Kampala Chapter has today announced dates for the forthcoming 14th Annual East Africa Information Security Conference. The 14th Annual East Africa Information Security Conference is scheduled to take place from September 29 to October 3 this year, under the theme “Thriving in the Era …
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A beauty with brains vying for Miss Uganda 2025 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the highly anticipated Miss Uganda 2025/2026 pageant draws close, one contestant is generating buzz for a host of reasons—including an inspiring story. Muhoza Trivia Elle, a 22-year-old beauty, is vying for the Miss Uganda …
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COMMENT | RAGNAR SASS | Russia’s war against Ukraine has become a full-scale technological conflict, where 70-80% of casualties are now caused by unmanned aerial drones. After three and a half years, the war has become a nonstop cat-and-mouse game, where every new weapon system offers only a brief two- or three-month advantage …
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