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Uganda’s ICT sector paves way for global outsourcing leap
NTV Uganda
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Uganda’s ICT sector paves way for global outsourcing leap Uganda's ICT sector is quietly laying the foundation for a digital breakthrough. According to Mr. Ambrose Ruyooka, the Commissioner for Research and Development at the Ministry of ICT, with...
Uganda hails China for supporting peace, stability in Horn of Africa
Xinhua News Agency
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KAMPALA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Uganda has commended China for supporting regional efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Horn of Africa. John Mulimba, Uganda's minister of State for Foreign Affairs, made the remarks on Tuesday during...
Global ties, local impact: LSU hosts 24 Mandela Washington Fellows focusing on leadership
The Advocate - Louisiana
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2025 LSU Mandela Washington Fellows at LSU included: Israel Baelongandi, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Emma Kariuki, Kenya; Alidp Alli, Nigeria; Angemito Adel, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Skohar Samb, Senegal; Jessy Lugya, Uganda;...
WPRD Festival Highlights Leadership
Daily Guide
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July 31, 2025
A session during the event The 2025 edition of the World Public Relations Day (WPRD) Festival concluded on a high note with a transformative fireside chat that brought together seasoned communication professionals and rising talents to explore the...
Uganda U15 girls team qualifies for World Youth Table Tennis Challenge
Xinhua News Agency
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KAMPALA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Uganda's U15 girls team has emerged as champions of Africa and secured a spot in the 2025 World Youth Table Tennis Challenge. The team won the gold after defeating Tunisia in the final of the 2025 ITTF African Youth...
Uganda to debut 25-year bond as nation manages financing pressures
CNBC Africa
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July 30, 2025
In a move designed to bolster its economic stability and manage mounting debt pressures, Uganda is poised to introduce its first-ever 25-year bond next week. This long-dated instrument comes as a strategic maneuver by the Ugandan government to...
Factors Associated with Work Life Balance Among Nurses in Hospitals: A Socio-Ecological Scoping Review
Dove Medical Press
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July 31, 2025
Introduction Nurses form the backbone of healthcare systems worldwide, accounting for over 50% of the healthcare workforce. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a global shortage of nurses driven in part by burnout and poor work-life...
Uganda-South Sudan millitary clash causes casualties at disputed border area
Independent (Uganda)
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July 30, 2025
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | At least four soldiers were killed on Monday during clashes between Ugandan and South Sudanese troops at a disputed border area, a Ugandan military spokesperson said here Wednesday. Armies from Uganda Peoples’ Defense...
Uganda U15 girls win gold at 2025 ITTF African Youth Championships
Independent (Uganda)
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July 30, 2025
Springs Gilead Female Player of the Day was awarded to Patience Anyango, whose heroic performance on Day 3 sealed Uganda’s historic U15 Girls’ team gold at the ITTF Africa Youth Championships. PHOTO VIA @ITTFAfrica KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua |...
MTN Uganda, Umeme dominate stock markets growth
Independent (Uganda)
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July 31, 2025
MTN CEO Sylvia Mulinge Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) report continued growth of the stock market in Uganda, with the sector recovering from the lagging effects of the...
ARENA SPORTS SHOW | Fifa youth coach Thabo Senong on abundance of talent in SA
Times LIVE
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He says if players are exposed to quality coaching from an early age they will peak at about 17 and 18 years old and that will increase their chances of moving to clubs abroad early. As SA U-20 coach, Senong steered Amajita to two U-20 Africa Cup...
“Be good custodians of the earth”: Ugandan Archbishop Urges Women in Africa to Lead in Environmental Stewardship
ACI Africa
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July 30, 2025
Archbishop Ssemogerere encouraged women in Africa to remain steadfast in promoting sustainable practices and environment education to safeguard the environment. In his July 29 homily, the 69-year old Catholic Church leader acknowledged the...
DTB Uganda eyes UAE, Asia remittance markets
Independent (Uganda)
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July 31, 2025
DTB CEO Godfrey Sebaana Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda has announced a strategic shift towards the rapidly expanding remittance corridors between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Asia, as inflows...
Nigeria, Egypt seal WYC spots as Uganda clinches historic U-15 title
Daily Trust
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Nigeria and Egypt have secured their places at the 2025 World Youth Championships (WYC) in Romania after emerging victorious in the U-19 team events at the ongoing ITTF African Youth Championships, held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim...
State House Reaffirms Investor Protection Commitment as Japanese Car Dealer Yoshino Motors Eyes Expansion in Uganda
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 31, 2025
In a show of Uganda’s growing appeal as a top destination for international investors, Col. Edith Nakalema, the Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, warmly welcomed the top management of Japanese...
Uganda reaffirms commitment to Biological Weapons Convention implementation
Xinhua News Agency
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KAMPALA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and supporting global non-proliferation efforts. The renewed commitment was made on Tuesday following...
Uganda deploys more troops after border clash in Kajo-Keji
Radio Tamazuj
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July 30, 2025
Uganda has sent additional troops and tanks to its border with South Sudan following a deadly clash near a shared border that killed several soldiers and displaced thousands of civilians, a South Sudanese chief said on Wednesday, raising fears of...
Kenya and Uganda Deepen Tourism Ties to Promote Seamless East African Travel
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 31, 2025
Kenya and Uganda have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening tourism diplomacy, paving the way for seamless travel experiences across East Africa. The renewed efforts are expected to accelerate cross-border tourism and stimulate shared...
Ugandan and South Sudanese troops clash at border, killing at least 4
Associated Press
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July 30, 2025
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Troops from Uganda and South Sudan clashed along the border between their countries in a firefight that left at least four dead, a Ugandan military official said Wednesday, as tensions flared over disputed border...
Nigeria’s D’Tigress trio nominated for MVP at 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 1, 2025
Three standout players from Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress—Murjanatu Musa, Amy Okonkwo, and Ezinne Kalu—have been shortlisted for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament. Currently...