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Mukiza is new patron of Big League club Mutolere SC Kisoro

Kisoro, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Director General of the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) Robert Mukiza has been named patron of Mutolere Sports Club from Kisoro, which is preparing for their Big League debut this 2026/2027 season. “We are proud to welcome Mr Mukiza to the club and look …

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Airtel Africa plans to connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Airtel Africa’s CEO, Sunil Taldar, has announced the telco’s commitment to connecting 5,000 schools across its operating countries in Africa to the internet by 2027 through its philanthropic arm, Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). So far, the $57m …

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Here are the business opportunities hiding in refugee communities

COMMENT | TITO MBATHI | Across Africa, hundreds of thousands of refugees have transformed their livelihoods into profitable ventures worthy of attracting corporate and private sector investment. This marks a significant shift from the past, when displaced people were largely viewed as a risk, particularly by financial institutions. Today, evidence is emerging …

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EXPERTS: School retention key to preventing teenage pregnancy

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Encouraging girls to stay in school is one of the most effective ways of preventing teenage pregnancy, according to education and sexual and reproductive health experts.nThey argue that classrooms remain one of the strongest protective environments for adolescent girls. Eva Nakimuli, Programme Officer at …

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Africa on the rise as birders’ paradise

 As international demand for birdwatching grows, Africa’s protected areas are gaining greater visibility among specialist travellers. A new global ranking highlights four parks whose rich birdlife is helping reshape the continent’s wildlife tourism market.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Four African protected areas have been ranked among the …

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African operators build higher-performing networks for a data-hungry economy

  Africa’s telecom industry is moving beyond connectivity, investing in intelligent infrastructure to power the continent’s digital economy.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African telecom operators are increasingly deploying technologies that improve network efficiency, intelligence and performance rather than simply extending network reach. A rising demand for artificial …

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Tuchel defiant after England heartache

  ATLANTA, United States | Xinhua | Thomas Tuchel said Argentina’s nothing-to-lose mentality after falling behind proved decisive as the reigning champion recovered from a goal down to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon had given England the lead before Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute and Lautaro …

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