Rand Merchant Bank is marking a decade of partnership with university rowing in South Africa, according to TimesLIVE. In a reflection on the collaboration, John Smith describes how the sponsorship has supported student athletes and helped fuel ambitions beyond the water. The report highlights the positive impact of the long-term corporate backing on the university rowing community and the opportunities it has created over the past ten years.

Kenyan athletes Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Dorcus Ewoi and Julius Yego are among those set to compete at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest, according to the Eastleigh Voice. In the women's events, Mercy Adongo Oketch will run the 400m while Dorcus Ewoi takes part in the 1500m. According to organisers, Kenya will also field a team in the mixed 4x400m relay at the event.

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus says his team is determined to give everything to lift the trophy ahead of their clash with the All Blacks in Baltimore, USA, this weekend. The match serves as the finale to the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series between South Africa and New Zealand, according to The Citizen. The encounter is being billed as a major showdown between the two traditional rugby powerhouses on American soil.

Excitement is building for the 2026 Buganda Royal Regatta championship scheduled for Saturday, June 27, at the Nakiwogo fish landing site in Entebbe Municipality. On June 24, technical and administrative teams visited the venue, engaging in planning and conducting training drills on Lake Victoria with several participating teams.

Kampala International University (KIU) held its 33rd Graduation Ceremony at the KIU Western Campus in Ishaka, Bushenyi, where 1,844 students graduated. During the event, university leadership announced their ambition to rank among the top 10 universities in Africa, aiming to elevate the institution's status within the continent's academic landscape.

Tanzania's government says cheating in national examinations has dropped significantly due to strengthened exam supervision across the country. According to Education Ministry Permanent Secretary Professor Carolyne Nombo, speaking on September 7, 2026, in Ruvuma Region, national exams are a sensitive matter requiring strict oversight at all levels of education leadership. She made the remarks while visiting the Ruvuma Regional Commissioner's office to discuss education matters, including preparations for the national Standard Seven examination scheduled for September 9 and 10, 2026.