Africa’s finest netball nations are set for a thrilling showdown as the 2026 Africa Netball Cup takes centre stage from 19–26 September at the Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, Kenya. Ten countries—South Africa, Uganda, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Zambia, Kenya, Botswana,…
The search for Africa’s most influential women in sport has officially begun, with nominations now open for the 2026 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports (50MIA) Awards, a Pan-African platform dedicated to recognising women whose leadership, resilience and innovation are…
Ugandan FIFA referee Shamirah Nabadda took centre stage at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 on Tuesday, July 28, officiating the highly anticipated Group C clash between Zambia and Egypt at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. Nabadda’s appointment…
As preparations intensify for the historic TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 tournament, the Uganda Local Organising Committee (LOC) has called on local businesses to position themselves for lucrative procurement opportunities by registering for supplier pre-qualification. The appeal signals the beginning…
DAKAR, Senegal — Preparations for the 3rd Edition of the 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports (50MIA) Summit & Awards have reached a significant milestone following a series of major announcements by Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG) ahead of the continental gathering scheduled for November…
In Ugandan women’s football, retirement announcements are uncommon. Many players quietly step away from the game without formal farewells, leaving fans unaware of when their careers have ended. Margaret Namirimu has chosen a different path, publicly announcing her retirement and…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a spectacular close with Spain lifting the prestigious trophy after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final. It was a triumph built on discipline, teamwork and tactical brilliance, confirming Spain’s return…
Uganda has been confirmed among more than 100 countries whose citizens can travel to South Africa without obtaining a visa in advance for Diplomatic,Official and Service passport holders, following the publication of the country’s updated visa exemption list by the…
Uganda’s heavyweight boxer Herbert “Black Bomber” Matovu suffered a devastating first-round defeat after Congolese rising star Jose Kadima knocked him out in just 36 seconds to capture the WBC Regional Heavyweight Championship. The highly anticipated main event ended almost as…
KIGALI, Rwanda – The 2026 Mountain Gorilla Rally is already making headlines, not only for the fierce battle expected on Rwanda’s iconic rally stages but also for the powerful presence of women in motorsport. Friday’s shakedown and ceremonial start delivered an…
