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Unlocking Africa’s economic potential through development finance
Independent (Uganda)
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September 13, 2025
Harnessing institutions to build confidence, capital, and inclusive growth Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Africa stands at a historic crossroads. For decades, the continent’s growth narrative has been tied to foreign aid and volatile...
Wife to singer who once ‘lied’ to Ugandans about his Akon City—files for divorce
Red Pepper
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September 13, 2025
Global music star Akon is facing a major personal change as his wife, Tomeka Thiam, has officially filed for divorce after nearly three decades of marriage. As reported by People on Saturday, court documents filed in Fulton County, Georgia, on...
Low-altitude economy holds potential in Namibia – Yang Jinchai
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The low-altitude economy is among the industries yet untapped in Namibia, but it holds the potential to become a booming sector in the future. These were the sentiments of Yang Jinchai, Chairman and Founder of the World UAV Federation, at a...
Ganja land: Sleepy Luanda market where marijuana and gangs define daily life
The Standard
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Ganja land. That is how many now describe Luanda, a bustling township in Vihiga County where the open trade and use of cannabis sativa (marijuana) has become part of daily life. In its crowded streets and hidden alleys, young men puff openly, boda...
Sheffield Theatres bets on home-grown creativity with new associate companies
ATV Today
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September 13, 2025
A legacy of boldness… Sheffield Theatres, long celebrated for staging internationally acclaimed hits such as Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and Life of Pi, is turning its spotlight closer to home. This autumn, the organisation welcomes four new...
Equity Becomes Second Kenyan Bank to Make Push for Ethiopian Market Entry
The Reporter Ethiopia
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September 13, 2025
Kenya-based Equity Group Holdings Limited has officially started discussions with Ethiopian authorities in an effort to enter the Ethiopian financial sector. It joins KCB Group Limited, another Kenyan bank that began talks with Ethiopian officials...
Uganda Hosts Africa Copyright & Collective Management Day 2025
Red Pepper
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September 12, 2025
Uganda has today joined the rest of the continent in commemorating Africa Copyright and Collective Management Day, under the theme “Empowering Creative Industries Stakeholders – Building a Sustainable Future for Copyright and Related Rights.” This...
Uganda markets mixed this week
CNBC Africa
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In what has been a week of contrasting currents for Uganda's capital markets, investors witnessed mixed dynamics as key indicators presented varied performances. The Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) All Share Index achieved a notable rise of...
Uganda sees average 8% annual growth over five years boosted by oil
Times LIVE
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Uganda's economy is expected to grow by an average 8% annually over the next five years, driven by investments in petroleum production and sectors such as transport, the finance ministry said on Thursday. Crude oil production, expected to begin...
Rwanda’s Nsanzuwera man to beat as Uganda Open climaxes in Lugazi
Independent (Uganda)
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September 12, 2025
Nsanzuwera. PHOTO UGU MEDIA Blockbuster finish awaits Uganda Open final with Nsanzuwera holding lead over Indiza Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | This is just what the doctored ordered. A day four at the picturesque Lugazi Hills Golf...
EAC trade with Kenya (Sh bn)
Star
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EAC trade with Kenya (Sh bn) Kenya’s trade with its East African Community (EAC) partners has come under pressure, with exports in 2024 dropping by about Sh7.3 billion compared to the previous year, according to the Kenya National Bureau of...
Uganda Airlines limping but has potential – PAC report
Independent (Uganda)
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September 12, 2025
Passengers disembark from a Uganda Airlines plane at Entebbe International Aiport. COURTESY PHOTO Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines, often criticised for its heavy financial losses, still holds significant investment potential if...
Opinion: Only by visiting the West Bank can you understand what life is like for Palestinians there
The Journal
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September 12, 2025
MEDIA REPORTS OVER the years have given us some insight into the systematic oppression faced by Palestinians at the hands of Israel. However, it was only during my recent trip to the West Bank that I fully came to understand the grim reality of...
Uganda Strengthens Bilateral Relations with Vietnam
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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September 12, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, held a meeting with H.E. Anh Tuan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, who was accompanied by H.E. Vu Than Huyen,...
Uganda, Venezuela Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Bilateral Relations
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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September 12, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, Honorable General Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, on 9th September 2025, received Her Excellency Fatima Fernandes Juarez, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, at the Ministry of...
Kenyan girl abandoned by mum at 6 months old, went missing found in Uganda
TUKO
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September 12, 2025
Jepkemoi Sharon is now 18 years and not just a teen, but she is a very new mother of an infant she gave birth to very recently The young woman is now in Malera Okouba Bukedea district in Uganda, and she also shared about the father of her baby...
Uganda Airlines Seen as High-Potential Asset Despite Heavy Losses – PAC Report
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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September 12, 2025
Uganda Airlines, long under scrutiny for its steep financial losses, still retains significant potential for investment if key strategic changes are implemented, according to a new report from Parliament. The Public Accounts Committee on...
How Chan 2025 shaped Tanzania’s Afcon readiness to reap economic benefits
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. The curtains fell on the 2025 African Nations Championship (Chan) on August 30, leaving behind far more than footballing thrills. For Tanzania, which hosted matches in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, the tournament offered a crucial...
Paratus Expands Across East Africa Bringing Fiber and Starlink to Businesses and Communities
TechTrendsKE
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September 12, 2025
Kenya and its neighbors are witnessing a shift in connectivity, driven by the latest move from Pan-African telecom provider Paratus Group. The company’s East Africa expansion is more than just laying cables—it’s a push to connect businesses,...
CNOOC Uganda Limited holds pass-out ceremony for ECITB training program
Independent (Uganda)
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September 12, 2025
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited has successfully concluded the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) training program. A total of 100 beneficiaries have graduated with internationally recognized skills,...