SPECIAL FEATURE | As the DRC battles a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak, investment in community health surveillance is critical, writes Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO of Amref Health Africa. Since the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern …
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Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Conrad Ahimbisibwe overcame a huge field of 156 players on Saturday with a score of 68 nett to win the overall prize at the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series at Entebbe Club. On a night where football and golf mixed, as it was …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Vipers SC midfielder AbdulKarim Watambala capped off a memorable season by winning the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award during the league’s annual awards gala held at Kati Kati Restaurant in Kampala. The midfield maestro was rewarded for a stellar campaign …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Kitara FC has successfully defended the Uganda Cup title after defeating SC Villa 2-1 in the final at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Saturday. The victory crowns Kitara FC champions of the 52nd edition of the Uganda Cup, the country’s oldest football competition. …
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The whole northern region of Tigray, which has been trying to recover from a brutal civil war that ended in 2022, has been totally excluded from the poll NEWS ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Ethiopia’s general election takes place on Monday (June 1) as conflict rages in parts of …
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COMMENT | CATHERINE PSOMGEN | For decades, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) across Africa has largely revolved around donations, charity drives, and short-term community interventions. While these initiatives remain important, they rarely create long-term systemic transformation. Increasingly, the future of impactful corporate responsibility lies in sustainable investments that develop people, strengthen …
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M-KOPA’s expansion in Ghana highlights how device financing is evolving into bundled ecosystems that combine payments, protection, and financial products into a single repayment structure. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Across Africa’s low-income markets, the smartphone is increasingly acting as the first point of contact with formal financial …
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African banks, betting firms, telecoms companies and consumer brands are moving beyond traditional sports sponsorship into deeper commercial partnerships tied to league financing, digital fan systems and long-term sports infrastructure. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African sport is evolving into a structured commercial industry as banks, betting …
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WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Some U.S. experts warned of continued uncertainty surrounding efforts to end the Iran conflict after U.S. President Donald Trump deferred a final decision on a draft deal with Tehran on Friday. Trump’s move comes on the heels of the United States and Iran reaching a tentative …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | TotalEnergies Uganda has intensified its nationwide consumer awareness efforts through the ongoing Wininii Campaign, an initiative aimed at educating motorists and riders on how to identify genuine lubricants and protect their vehicles from the dangers of counterfeit engine oils currently circulating on the market. …
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