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Uganda is sitting on a gold rush worth billions — but for most citizens, the shine stops at the headlines. Gold exports have exploded over the past decade, rebounding strongly after a brief slump in 2022/23 caused by a tax dispute that temporarily halted exports. By 2025, Uganda’s gold earnings had surged to an estimated $5.2 billion (Shs 18.8 trillion), …

As Uganda continues to battle persistent gold fraud scandals that have left foreign investors counting heavy losses, EuroGold Refinery has taken a bold leap onto the global stage, officially opening its main offices in Dubai—the world’s gold capital. The move, announced with fanfare, comes at a time when Uganda’s gold sector remains under scrutiny for fake gold deals, vanished consignments, …

By Kayiira Jackson  Uganda Christian University (UCU) goalkeeper Elton Mwidhu emerged as the unlikely hero as the hosts were crowned 2025 Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games men’s football champions, edging Makerere University 2–1 in a nerve-shredding penalty shootout final in Mukono. With neither side able to find a breakthrough in an end-to-end final that ended goalless after normal …

By Lawrence Mubiru  Kampala University delivered a composed and clinical performance to emerge overall champions of the 20th AUUS Games Chess Competition, finishing top of the standings after an intense seven round contest at Uganda Christian University. Displaying consistency and tactical discipline throughout the tournament, Kampala University went unbeaten, registering four wins and three draws to accumulate 19½ points, comfortably …

By Kayiira Jackson  Makerere University turned the swimming pool into their personal stage on Sunday, delivering a commanding all-round performance that saw them sweep the women’s, men’s and overall combined team standings as the 20th Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games gathered momentum. In a show of depth, discipline and endurance, Makerere’s swimmers consistently outpaced their rivals across events, …

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A Finnish investor has accused officials linked to a Ugandan mineral trading company of orchestrating a high-level international gold scam spanning Uganda, Kenya and Dubai, leaving him millions of shillings in losses. The complaint, now with the Uganda Police Force, Minerals Protection Unit, has thrust Oyztar Minerals Company Limited back into the spotlight—barely months after the firm was cited in …

Kampala — The glittering world of gold trade has turned murky and dangerous after a massive international scam rocked dealers operating between Dubai, Kampala and South Africa. A fearless whistleblower has now dragged the shady masterminds out of the shadows — filing a formal petition with Uganda Police to crack down on what insiders are calling “the dirtiest gold con …