Sports
5th edition of Equity–NARO golf open unveiled
Namulonge — Equity Bank Uganda, in partnership with the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), has unveiled the 5th Edition of the Equity NARO Golf Open, set to take place from November 27–29 at the iconic Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club in Namulonge. The 2025 tournament will run under the theme “17 Years of Transforming…
Uganda wins 13 medals in Riyadh as Otim makes rowing history
Uganda’s sports sector is celebrating a week of exceptional achievement as Team Uganda athletes returned from the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh with an impressive 13 medals, while 16-year-old Marcel Otim made history by winning the country’s first-ever international rowing medal at the Commonwealth Rowing Beach Sprints in Barbados. The Ugandan contingent from athletics,…
The evolution of the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON trophy: A definitive history
Few objects in African sport carry as much symbolism as the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy. It is a vessel for memory as much as metal: an emblem of continental pride, the culmination of generations of talent, and a mirror of the competition’s own growth from a four-team invitational in 1957 to a…
Pictorial: History Makers, Uganda Cubs, Return in Glory
The historical Uganda U-17 men’s team, The Cubs, arrived in the country on Friday aboard Qatar Airways and were received by the FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha and Honorary FUFA Executive Committee Member Chris Kalibala, the football family, together with joyous fans and members of the media.
Hat-Trick Hero Nasipwondi Stuns Queens; Kawempe Rolls On in FUFA Women Super League
Matchday 8 delivered thrilling action across five fixtures, showcasing the growing gulf at the top and a fierce scramble in the mid-table. Kawempe maintained their winning form, She Corporate, Amus college and St Noa secured vital wins while Kampala Queens unbeaten run came to end. Edinah Nasipwondi scored the first hat-trick of the league this…
Samalie Nakacwa: Coach Ayub Khalifa is ‘Like a Parent to Me’
The Player Spotlight is a feature by the FUFA Communications Department that offers bold and in-depth conversations with female footballers. It explores mindset, motivation, defining moments, and personal reflections. The segment reveals the person behind the player. In this week’s spotlight feature, Long-serving Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC defender Samalie Nakacwa shares insights about her football…
Uganda, Malawi Boost Economic Ties at Joint Trade Forum
Lilongwe — The Uganda High Commission in Dar es Salaam, in collaboration with the Government of Malawi, has successfully concluded the first day of the second Uganda-Malawi Business Forum and Exhibition at the President Hotel, located in Umodzi Park, Lilongwe. The forum, organised under the theme “Exploring and tapping into the rich opportunities for deeper…
Havana Hosts Uganda: Parliaments Engage in Bilateral Exchange
Havana — The President of the International Relations Committee of the Cuban National Assembly, Mr Alberto Núñez, together with Mr Ulman Carmona, Head of Africa and Arab Affairs at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on November 21st held a high-level meeting with Hon. Fred Opolot, Vice Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs…
Pearl Bank Named Best Bank in Agriculture and Top Fintech Partner
Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) wins Fintech Partnership of the Year and Best Bank in Agriculture and Agro-processing at the inaugural Annual Bankers Awards (ABA). Pearl Banks Managing Director, Julius Kakeeto, was also recognised as a Fellow of the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS). The awards were organised by the Uganda Institute…
Tuko Pamoja, Uganda: Making of a Nation, Wins Best Documentary Award in India
Kolkata, India — Tuko Pamoja, a documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker and academic Dr Cindy Evelyn Magara, has clinched the “Best Documentary (Foreign) – Africa” award at the 5th Global Independent Film Festival of India (GIFFI). The honour, presented by the Dreamz Cultural Association, was conferred during a vibrant ceremony held on 15 November 2025…