Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Node Group was crowned Best PR Agency of the Year at the 9th PRAU Excellence Awards, held on 4 December 2025 at Protea Hotel in Kampala. The agency also received a Certificate of Recognition for Best Social/Digital Communication Campaign, marking a strong milestone …
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Read More »As we celebrate Independence, let’s not forget to show the world what makes Uganda
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COMMENT | DAVID BIRUNGI | Last week, the custodians of reputation management and corporate communication convened at Hotel African, and online, to reflect on the practice and the profession of Public Relations. It was organized under the theme The Role of Public Relations in Driving Organization’s Performance. Many of my …
Read More »Man City whip Arsenal, extend Liverpool title wait
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Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward believes the club’s American owners, the Glazer family, will remain in control of the club for the “long term.” The Glazers completed their controversial takeover at Old Trafford in 2005, with their ownership the subject of intense focus …
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Read More »Lukaku on outside looking in at Solskjaer’s new-look Man Utd
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