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England captain Harry Kane continued his prolific goalscoring form, notching a brace against Heidenheim as Bayern Munich claimed the top spot in the Bundesliga. Kane’s two first-half goals elevated his season tally to an impressive 17. Having recently achieved hat-tricks in two consecutive Bundesliga matches, Kane has now set a …

Arsenal demonstrated resilience in a hard-fought encounter against Burnley, securing a crucial victory that propelled them level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City. The Gunners faced a disciplined Burnley side that proved challenging to break down in the first half. The breakthrough for Arsenal came on the brink …

In a distressing incident that unfolded in Aswa East region and Kitgum district, the police have initiated a manhunt for Ochira Siliman, who is accused of brutally murdering Ocakacon Ben, a 54-year-old man and a close friend of his mother, Aloch Filder. The alleged crime took place on October 31, …

In a significant stride towards amplifying their impact, Mengo Youth Development Link (MYDEL), a non-governmental organization based in the Kisenyi slum of Kampala, has joined forces with Hazues.com, Africa’s prominent crowdfunding platform. MYDEL, founded in 2002 as a Community Based Organization (CBO) and later legally transformed into a Non-Governmental Organization …

Mengo, a vibrant community with its unique rhythm and spirit, conceals a harsh reality beneath its lively surface – the silent struggles of countless children facing poverty and hunger. In the heart of this dynamic yet underserved community, the Mengo Youth Development Link has identified a pressing need to combat …

In the heart of a challenging and dangerous Mengo slum area, a determined young girl named Nakya Anisha is fighting against the odds to break free from the cycle of poverty. Nakya’s story is one of resilience and ambition, a testament to the transformative power of education even in the …

During the 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Parliamentary Saving and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO), Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa encouraged the organization to contemplate establishing a bank in light of its substantial asset growth. The SACCO’s assets have surged from Shs47 billion in 2022 to Shs67 billion this year, …

DEVKI Group, the force behind National Cement Limited, has disclosed its intention to establish a second plant in Mbarara District, reinforcing its commitment to serving clients in Uganda and East Africa. The new plant, boasting a capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per annum and an investment of $60 million, is …

As part of its strategic expansion to bring banking services closer to customers in the Busoga region, Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has officially opened a new branch in Jinja City. The inauguration ceremony, attended by DTB Uganda Chairman Board of Directors Azim Kassam, DTB Group CEO Nasim Devji, and senior …

In a bid to enhance road safety, betPawa has introduced the ‘betPawa Boda-boda Road Safety Campaign’ in Kampala. This initiative is specifically designed to tackle the critical issue of road accidents, with a focus on boda boda riders who are particularly vulnerable to traffic incidents in Uganda. betPawa, a well-known …