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Uganda Day Steals Kilifair Show with Gorilla Prizes
Uganda made its first appearance at Kilifair 2025 with a special Uganda Day celebration. The event took place at Magereza grounds near Mount Kilimanjaro during the annual tourism fair. Crane Performers brought Ugandan music and dance to excited crowds. Visitors tasted local coffee, Uganda Waragi drinks, and fresh Rolex wraps made on site. Fire eaters and dancing gorilla mascots added extra entertainment. Consul-General Anne Katusiime Kageye spoke to the gathering about Uganda's tourism potential. She wants Uganda and Tanzania to work together for better travel experiences. The government supports promoting Uganda across East Africa through these events. Tourism officials from both countries attended the celebration. Regional...
Ngabi Nsamba Snatch Airtel BIKA Crown In Shootout
The Ngabi Nsamba clan won the Airtel BIKA 2025 Tournament after defeating Ndiga at Muteesa I Stadium. Both teams finished regular time tied 2-2 before Ngabi Nsamba claimed victory through a 6-5 penalty shootout. The champions earned 9 million Ugandan shillings for their second consecutive title. Ndiga received 7 million shillings as runners-up. Nsenene beat Kkobe 1-0 to take third place and 3 million shillings. Over 52 clans participated throughout the tournament before teams reached the knockout stages. Ngabi Nsamba advanced to the final after beating Kkobe on penalties following a scoreless match. Ndiga also reached the championship game through penalties after drawing 1-1 with Nsenene. The competition featured group stages that led...
Rwanda Quits ECCAS After DRC Presidency Snub
Rwanda has left the Economic Community of Central African States. The country says the Democratic Republic of Congo took control of the group with help from other member nations. Rwanda's foreign ministry released a statement Saturday night that accused Congo of breaking the organization's rules and damaging Rwanda's rights. The ministry called this behavior unacceptable and harmful to the group's mission. Rwanda decided it could not stay part of an organization that works against its basic principles. The latest fight happened at a meeting held in Malabo where Rwanda should have taken over leadership duties. According to the organization's treaty, Rwanda had the right to lead the group next. Congo stopped this from happening to push...
Minerals Mined in East Africa
East Africa stands as one of the world's most exciting mining frontiers. The region boasts vast mineral wealth that continues to attract international investors and transform local economies. Recent developments indicate that the continent is poised to provide 10% of the global rare earth mineral supply within five years, with eight major new mines expected to come online in Angola, Malawi, South Africa, and Tanzania by 2029. Tanzania has seen mining's contribution to GDP grow from 4.8% in 2018 to 9.1% in 2022, with Australian investors alone injecting $3.6 billion into the sector over the past two years. The region's geological diversity creates opportunities for extracting a wide range of materials, from precious metals to industrial...
What is Mozilla Thunderbird?
Mozilla Thunderbird stands as one of the most reliable email clients available today. This free software comes from the same organization that created the Firefox web browser. People around the world use Thunderbird to manage their email accounts without paying monthly fees or dealing with annoying advertisements. The program runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers, making it accessible to everyone regardless of their operating system. Thunderbird handles multiple email accounts from different providers all in one place. You can connect Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, and any other email service through this single application. The software downloads your messages directly to your computer, which means you can read them even when your...
The Expanse Osiris RPG Blasts Off Into Solar Chaos
Owlcat Games surprised fans during Future Game Show with The Expanse: Osiris Reborn announcement. The studio behind Pathfinder and Warhammer games will create their first third-person action RPG. Players control a Pinkwater Security mercenary stuck on asteroid Eros during dangerous lockdown. The character becomes trapped inside a solar system conspiracy beyond their control. Heroes must command the most advanced spaceship available to survive the crisis. Players can customize characters as Earthers, Martians or Belters with unique backgrounds. Each crew member brings personal histories and hidden loyalties that affect story outcomes. Some companions seek redemption across the galaxy as others conceal dark secrets. Relationships grow...
MacOS 26 Axes Your 2020 MacBook Pro
Apple will announce macOS 26 during Monday's WWDC event with major software updates. The company plans to drop support for several older Intel-based Mac computers. One 2020 MacBook Pro model with two Thunderbolt ports will lose compatibility with the new system. Sources suggest Apple will rename the operating system from macOS 16 to macOS 26 using year-based naming. The update brings productivity features and glass-like visual effects from Vision Pro headsets. The 2020 MacBook Pro with dual ports uses older 8th-generation Intel chips similar to 2018 models. Four-port versions from the same year contain newer 10th-generation processors that remain compatible. Apple also plans to abandon support for 2018 Mac mini and 2017 Mac Pro...
Holstin Horror Demo Is A Two Hour Terror Fest
Developer Sonka showed a new trailer for horror game Holstin during Future Games Show. Players can download a two-hour demo that covers the opening section of the full game. Previous demos only featured specific parts but the latest version lets people experience the complete beginning. The psychological survival horror takes place during 1990s Poland inside the lakeside town Jeziorne-Kolonia. Players control Tomasz who remains human as other residents transform into scary ooze creatures. The game uses special 2XD rendering technology that switches between different camera angles seamlessly. Artists created fully lit 3D pixel environments that shift perspectives during real-time gameplay. Holstin draws inspiration from classic horror...
iPadOS 26 Goes Full Mac with Next Level Multitasking
Apple plans major changes for iPad software during Monday's WWDC event. The company wants iPadOS 26 to work more like Mac computers with better multitasking features. Mark Gurman reports Apple will completely rebuild how people use multiple apps at once. The new system might need external keyboards and trackpads to work properly. Users could see design elements borrowed from Apple's Vision Pro headset. The Preview app will arrive on iPads for the first time after years on Mac computers. People can edit PDFs and manage documents without downloading extra apps from the store. The software looks similar to the Mac version with the same startup screen design. Apple will install Preview automatically rather than making users find it...
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