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Equity Bank and Unilever’s Game Changing Partnership Empowers Uganda’s Distributors
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 27, 2025
By David Mwanje KAMPALA– In a landmark move set to transform Uganda’s retail landscape, Equity Bank Uganda and Unilever Uganda have unveiled a strategic financing partnership to supercharge liquidity for distributors, stockists, and retailers in...
CCI Worldwide Logistics introduces ‘Trans Africa’ service with an estimated investment of 106 crore to enhance Intra-African Trade
The Economic Times
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June 27, 2025
Mumbai– CCI Worldwide Logistics, a leading international freight forwarding vertical of CCI Group, announced the official launch of ‘Trans Africa’, a technology-led freight service designed to streamline cross-border logistics across the African...
Africa’s progress stalled by leaders who don’t understand economics – Obasanjo
Nairametrics
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June 27, 2025
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said the inability of many African leaders to grasp basic economic principles continues to hold the continent back from meaningful development, warning that the pattern of mismanagement and dependence on aid...
Top 10 African countries with the weakest currencies in June 2025
Business Insider Africa
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June 27, 2025
Many currencies, including the Egyptian pound and the Nigerian naira, have seen sharp declines in value in the previous year as a result of policy blunders, inflationary pressures, and a strong reliance on imports. But for some of these countries,...
Ugandan woman living in Kenya highlights reason for backing Maandamano:...
TUKO
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June 26, 2025
A frustrated woman from Uganda supported the Wednesday, June 25 protests by participating alongside a fellow Ugandan lady. The outspoken woman expressed her frustration with the Kenyan government, adding that she had children living in the foreign...
EAC Trade stalled by barriers as reform efforts intensify
NTV Uganda
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EAC Trade stalled by barriers as reform efforts intensify Despite ongoing efforts toward integration, both tariff and non-tariff barriers continue to frustrate trade within the East African Community. Recent actions such as Tanzania’s industrial...
From billions to trillions to traps: Rethinking development finance from the periphery
LINKS
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June 26, 2025
As preparations intensify for the next Financing for Development (FfD) summit in Seville, Spain, starting on the last day of this month, the development community is once again reflecting on the promises and pitfalls of global finance. Since the...
Rep. Andy Ogles Urges AG Pam Bondi to Revoke Citizenship of Socialist NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran “Little Muhammad” Mamdani and Deport Him to Uganda Over Ties to Terrorism Sympathizers
The Gateway Pundit
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June 27, 2025
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) has formally called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate and revoke the U.S. citizenship of radical socialist and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, citing credible concerns that he may have obtained citizenship...
Uganda seeks billions in innovative financing to transform agrifood systems
Independent (Uganda)
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June 26, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Uganda is intensifying efforts to unlock critical investments and promote collaboration in its agrifood sector, recognizing that despite notable progress, significant funding gaps, coordination challenges,...
Ugandan engineer and Chinese mentor build roads and bonds
Independent (Uganda)
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June 26, 2025
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Every morning since last October, Ugandan engineer David Ochwo arrives promptly at the new municipal road project site in the capital city of Kampala. Helmet on and blueprints in hand, he meticulously inspects progress...
East African AI Compliance Strengthened by I&M Bank and ThetaRay Partnership
IT News Africa
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June 26, 2025
ThetaRay, a global leader in Cognitive AI financial crime compliance, announced a landmark partnership with I&M Group PLC, a Regional Financial Services Group in Africa. The partnership will see the deployment of ThetaRay’s advanced AML...
Indigenous Self-Determination in Practice: How BIDO and the Batwa Are Reclaiming Land, Rights, and Voice in Uganda
Cultural Survival - Massachusetts
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By Lucas Kasosi (Maasai, CS Intern) “When you are no longer allowed to talk to your ancestors, to pray in your forest, to feed yourself, then you are no longer fully alive.” —Alex Ahimbisibwe, Batwa Indigenous leader, educator, and founder of BIDO...
Top 10 African countries leading in intra-African trade (by value)
Business Insider Africa
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June 26, 2025
After a tough 2023, trade between African countries is finally picking up again. In 2024, intra-African trade grew by 12.4%, reaching $220.3 billion. It represents a strong comeback from the 5.9% drop recorded the year before, and a hopeful sign...
To fight financial crimes, we must give people bank accounts
Context
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Financial inclusion helps shield people from fraud, theft and other forms of criminal exploitation like human trafficking. Dr Alfred Hannig is Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion, a network of 90 central banks and...
CCI launches ₹106 Cr logistics plan to reinforce Africa trade links
Indian Transport & Logistics News (ITLN)
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June 26, 2025
CCI Worldwide Logistics, the international freight forwarding arm of CCI Group, has announced the launch of its flagship service, ‘Trans Africa’, aimed at overhauling cross-border logistics across the African continent. With an initial investment...
Meet the dfcu Rising Woman finalist transforming Uganda’s meat sector one Halal cut at a time
Independent (Uganda)
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June 26, 2025
Diana Nabukenya Adeyemi (Right), Co-founder and CEO of Richland Foods Ltd, is building Uganda’s next food giant A Conversation with Diana Nabukenya Adeyemi, Founder of Richland Foods Ltd Diana Nabukenya Adeyemi, Co-founder and CEO of Richland...
From Orphanage to Business School: How LivingStone International University Helped Shape a Life of Purpose
International Business Times
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June 26, 2025
People often draw their deepest inspiration from the family that raised them, regarding them as their ultimate source of belonging and identity. But what happens when this source is suddenly, violently erased? Eric Kubwimana knows this reality all...
CCI Launches ‘Trans Africa’ to Boost Intra-African Trade
Textile Value Chain
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June 26, 2025
Mumbai, 26 June 2025 – CCI Worldwide Logistics, the international freight division of CCI Group, has launched ‘Trans Africa’—a digitally powered freight service aimed at transforming cross-border logistics within Africa. With a strategic...
Culinary artistry as Kampala Restaurant Week 2025 kicks off with exclusive menu tasting
Independent (Uganda)
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June 26, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala’s premier food celebration, Kampala Restaurant Week, is back, promising ten days of bold flavor, local innovation, and immersive culinary experiences across the city. Slated for 3rd to 13th July, the...
New Road in Otuke Paves the Way for Prosperity in Uganda’s Oilseed Heartland
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 26, 2025
By David Mwanje A dusty trail once plagued by potholes and impassable rains has been transformed into a 16.9-kilometer lifeline for the people of Otuke District. Under the National Oilseeds Project (NOSP), the newly launched community access road...