MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2025
Good Morning ! On this day in 1980: Zimbabwe became a member of the United Nations. Finally getting recognized on the world stage after a long struggle for liberation from colonial rule
And on the same day - but in 1991 – Michael Schumacher, the German race car champion, made his Formula One debut in the Belgian Grand Prix. He did not win the race.
If you are born today, then you share your BD with actor Sean Connery.
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But first -a news summary.
🧵 120 Oil wells are now ready to produce Uganda's first oil in the Kingfisher and Tilenga oil fields areas of Kikuube and Buliisa districts.
The minimum requirement to dig for oil was 100 Oil wells.
🧵 Meanhwile, Uganda Airlines has confirmed that it's London route, that was opened 3 months ago, now has full capacity of both passengers and goods.
“We have carried full flights to a point that even the airport operator where we land is asking. Can you tell us why this is happening? Because it’s too soon for an airline to start and already have full flights. Jennifer Bamuturaki -CEO Uganda Airlines.
🧵 In Business, Masheda Foods; a fish farming enterprise, has opened a new catfish processing factory in Mpigi. The 25-acre facility has 107 fishponds with a capacity of 110 tones, a hatchery, a feed mill and a packing plant.
The company produces; smoked fillets, burgers, and sausages, which are exported to over 60 retail outlets in Kinshasa, Nairobi and other growing regional markets.
Also, the company runs two social programs: a rehabilitation initiative training 500 formerly homeless youths in fish farming, and 'Nkore Designs' - which provides training and income to 50 single mothers who weave high-quality reed crafts.
🧵 In crime news, Police is hunting for a private security guard called Hillary Byaruhanga, who shot his boss Anthony Mutinisa dead and took off with an unspecified amount of money and new Landcruiser car.
The incident happened yesterday at Mutinisa Motors offices located in Ntinda on Martyrs Way Road.
🧵 In sports; Uganda Cranes was beaten by Senegal.
Twakuumye bubi ayi Ssabasajja.
That's all. Find more on your favorite news website.
As we start the week - Remember this; In a world of constant striving and endless challenges - you can only find strength and peace in surrendering your worries to God.
He is our ultimate defender and Exodus 14:14 captures it well by saying "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."
Cheers to the new week.
The Sanyu Daily Team.
DAILY QUOTE
"For the drilling part we are ready to start producing oil. We are now waiting for the other players like EACOP and the Gov't - but most probably next year" Denis Mulondo - CNOOC Geologist.