Category: Business
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From Grassroots to Glory: How the Uganda Cup Unites Dreams and Rivalries
Under the blistering January sun, a group of young boys in Buhimba, armed with a tattered football and boundless enthusiasm, chased their dreams across a dusty pitch. Their energy mirrored the electric anticipation felt across the nation as the 51st Stanbic Uganda Cup kicked off, promising underdogs a shot at greatness and fans a spectacle…
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A Shot at Hope: Russia’s mRNA Cancer Vaccine Signals a New Dawn
As the icy winds swept through Moscow’s Red Square, Nikolai Ivanov sat in his dimly lit apartment, staring at a calendar pinned to the wall. Each red circle marked another hospital visit—a relentless routine in his battle against late-stage cancer. But last month, his doctor’s words offered a glimmer of hope: “A groundbreaking mRNA vaccine…
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StarTimes Uganda Premier League: matchday 9 preview
The fixtures for Matchday 9 promise a variety of thrilling encounters as teams aim to climb the league standings. Here’s a detailed breakdown of each match: Wednesday, 20th November 2024 Police FC vs Lugazi FC: 4:00 PM Venue: Kavumba Recreation Ground Thursday, 21st November 2024 BUL vs Express: 4:00 PM Venue: Lugazi FC Stadium Soltilo…
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World Athletics: Jacob Kiplimo breaks the World 15km Record
Jacob Kiplimo crashed the World 15km Record at the NN Zevenheuvelenloop on Sunday (17) in Netherlands. The 24 year-old who is also the double World Cross Country champion smashed the old course record of 41:05, set six years ago by his compatriot, the world 10,000m record holder, Joshua Chepetegei with a new course record of…
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Cranes guaranteed UgX 1.85bn if they avoid defeat against Bafana Bafana
The Uganda Cranes are on the brink of securing a significant financial reward as they prepare to face South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier this Friday. If they secure a victory, the team is guaranteed a minimum prize of $500,000 (around UGX 1.85 billion), even if they finish…
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Will Guvnor Close? If this comes to pass, its because a lot has changed
By Dr. Joel Isabirye 12th November 2024 A few weeks ago, social media was awash with rumors that Club Guvnor might close shop before the end of this year. If this comes to pass, it will be because a lot has changed since DJ Charlie Lubega who had established Soul Disco while residing at Livingstone…
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CAF Women champions league grows with increased prize money
Each of the 8 African Women Football Clubs that are participating in the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 will receive at least USD 150 000 in prize money. The CAF Women’s Champions League is a new competition that was started under the new leadership of Dr Patrice Motsepe in 2021 and this year’s prize…