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2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens highlights: Uganda 24, Zimbabwe 10
Uganda took complete control in their 24-10 win against Zimbabwe at the Rugby World Cup Sevens.
Rugby World CupTens of thousands of married women in Uganda are secretly undergoing 'the cut'
Gladys Chemtai, 27, says she felt relief after undergoing the "cut" recently.<p>That's because the procedure, better known as female genital mutilation (FGM), now gives her standing in her village of Kapchorwa in eastern Uganda.<p>“I’m very happy because I’m now a full and respected woman in this …
Female Genital MutilationUganda’s government is doubling down on its controversial social media tax
Kampala, Uganda<p>After a brief review period, Ugandan regulators have decided to double down on both the decision to charge citizens a daily levy for access to social media, and the controversial reasoning behind it.<p>Since July 1, Ugandans have been paying 200 Uganda shillings ($0.05) a day to use …
Social MediaUS Investing $1B in African Transportation, Communications
The U.S. government has launched Connect Africa, a program that will invest more than $1 billion in projects to improve transportation, …
AfricaMotorcyclists banned from wearing hoodies as Uganda gets tough on crime
President Yoweri Museveni moves to quell concern about rising crime with introduction of 10-point security plan<p>Uganda’s president has banned motorcycle drivers from wearing hoodies in an attempt to tackle rising crime rates in the country.<p>Figures published this week show the number of reported …
AfricaUS Turns Blind Eye to Uganda's Assault on Democracy
One September evening last year, a visitor stopped by the office of 48-year-old Ugandan parliamentarian Betty Nambooze. The man was a ruling-party …
AfricaArizona Basketball: Jordin Mayes returns from Uganda to play in Drew League
Jordin Mayes returned to the Drew League last weekend after returning to the United States after playing in Africa.<p>A professional basketball career …
College BasketballKenya:World Bank Appoints Felipe Jaramillo As Director for Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda
NairobiFelipe Jaramillo has been appointed as the new World Bank Country Director for Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda, effective July 1, …
AfricaUganda:American Tourist Dies On His Way to Ssese Islands
[Monitor] Masaka -Police in Masaka District are investigating circumstances under which an American tourist died on Tuesday evening while driving to …
AfricaAccess denied: How Uganda’s social media tax is turning news and information into luxury goods
Ugandans took to the streets of Kampala on July 11 to demand an end to a tax scheme that has upended communication, information and payment methods …
Social MediaUganda's Social Media Tax to Stay Despite Protests
The Ugandan government says it will keep a social media tax in place despite an uproar. Users of social media in Uganda will continue paying the …
Social MediaFROM THE FIELD: Weather reports come to aid of Uganda’s farmers
The majority of farmers in the East African country rely on rain to grow crops, but as that rainfall becomes less reliable and drought conditions …
FarmingSport24.co.za | DRAW: World Cup Sevens - Men/Women
Schedule for opening rounds of 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens, which kicks off at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Friday.
Sport (South Africa)Uganda National Airlines Company Limited Signs Firm Order for Four Bombardier CRJ900 Aircraft
<i>First operator of the new CRJ Series ATMOSPHÈRE cabin in Africa</i>July 18, 2018 – Montréal, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft<br>Bombardier Commercial Aircraft …
FlyingAirbus inks deal to sell passenger planes to Uganda
NAIROBI, July 18 (Reuters) - Airbus said on Wednesday it had signed an agreement to sell two commercial passenger planes to Uganda as part of the country’s plan to revive its national airline which has been defunct for years.<p>The government of long-ruling President Yoweri Museveni has said …
AviationLake Edward dispute; DRC officials in Uganda [The Morning Call]
Following the violence over the disputed waters of Lake Edward on the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, a delegation …
AfricaUganda Airlines Orders Two A330neos
<b>The government of Uganda has just ordered two A330neos for an airline that doesn’t currently exist</b>.<p>Uganda Airlines was in operation between 1977 and …
AfricaFARNBOROUGH: A330-800 interest revived by Uganda deal
Uganda Airlines has placed the first commitment for the Airbus A330-800 since the backlog for the variant was wiped out when its only customers …
Farnborough AirshowUgandan shilling weakens as demand from energy, manufacturing firms...
KAMPALA, July 18 (Reuters) - The Uganda shilling surrendered some of its recent gains on Wednesday, pressured by a surge in demand from commercial banks and firms in energy and manufacturing sectors, traders said.<p>At 0921 GMT commercial banks quoted the shilling at 3,745/3,755, weaker than Tuesday’s …
AfricaSeek out mountain gorillas on tour of Uganda's national parks
Trek through the jungle of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in search of endangered mountain gorillas on a 10-day excursion offered by Classic Escapes.<p>Other highlights include a two-night stay in Kibale Forest National Park, known for its chimpanzees and 325 bird species, and two days of …
National ParksUganda Reconsidering Extra Security for Lawmakers After Outcry
Uganda’s finance minister said the government is reviewing plans to provide escort vehicles and snipers to protect about 450 lawmakers after …
AfricaUganda: Museveni Praises French for Rejecting Injustice
Prime minister Ruhakana Rugundu with the Ambassador of France to Uganda, Stefanie Rivola, during Bastille Day celebrations in Kampala.<p>Kampala — …
AfricaUganda: Chemutai Wins Uganda's Second Silver Medal in Finland
Uganda's Peruth Chemutai (file photo).<p>Up-coming star Peruth Chemutai won a second silver medal for Uganda at the on-going 2018 IAAF World U20 …
AfricaThis Kampala chef is giving the men a run for their money
One of Uganda's few female chef's is making waves and attracting international attention
Turner BroadcastingUse Azolla organic animal feeds to improve quality, quantity
Azolla was found to be a very nutritive and cheap organic feed substitute for dairy cattle, poultry, pig, fish etc.<p><b>By Oliver Ndegwa</b><p>Azolla is a …
East AfricaA quick food tour of two of Africa's tastiest towns
From Kenya to Uganda -- find out what some of Africa's top chefs are cooking up
AfricaUganda: Demanding justice for women - Abuse - Women talk online
Women’s Protest Working Group (WPG) demands justice for victims and calls for security and protection for all women and children in Uganda. They …
East AfricaUganda and Thailand looking to finish on a high
<b>Overview</b><br>Uganda v Thailand<br>VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen<br>5th-place play-off, WT20Q 2018<br>Saturday, 14 July, 13:00 BST, 14:00 Local<p>Uganda overcame …
CricketUganda:Uganda Could Scrap Social Media Tax After Street Protests
Uganda Prime Minister Ruhakama Rugunda says the government could to review the recently implemented tax on the use of social media.The official spoke …
Social MediaChinese contractors are going to keep dominating road construction in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda<p>The Chinese deputy premier, Wang Yang, was in Uganda in June to commission a 51-kilometer expressway from Kampala to Entebbe Airport. The new road, like many here in Uganda, was built by Chinese Communications Construction Company (CCCC).<p>But the road, or rather its price tag, had …
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