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Africa’s gas monetisation opportunity: Balancing exports and domestic demand
CAPE TOWN, January 25, 2026— Africa’s natural gas potential is undeniably significant, with the continent ranking second globally in terms of discovered but undeveloped gas resources. According to the African Energy Chamber’s…
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Nedbank moves to acquire 66 percent stake in NCBA Group
KAMPALA, January 24, 2026 — NCBA Group PLC [NCBA] has announced that it has received a Strategic Investment Proposal and a Notice of Intention [NOI] from Nedbank Group Limited to acquire approximately…
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ISO seeks extra Shs 218bln to enhance intelligence, monitor PDM funds
KAMPALA, January 24, 2026 — The Internal Security Organisation [ ISO ] has asked Parliament for an additional Shs 218 billion in the 2026/27 financial year [FY] to strengthen intelligence collection and…
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Over 200,000 customers to gain power as Absa, UEDCL seal Shs 175bln financing deal
KAMPALA, January 23, 2026 — More than 200,000 households and businesses across Uganda are set to gain access to electricity following the recent signing of a landmark financing agreement between Absa Bank…
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IsDBI and IE University Join Forces to Develop Risk-Sharing Financial Solutions for Startups in Civil Law Jurisdictions
JEDDAH, January 22, 2026 — The Islamic Development Bank Institute [IsDBI] and IE University Spain, through the IE Foundation, and have launched a joint initiative to design contract models grounded in European…
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AUB to Mark 20 Years with Landmark General Assembly in Gambia
BANJUL, January 22, 2026 — The African Union of Broadcasting [ AUB ] will convene its 17th General Assembly from 14 to 17 April 2026 in Banjul, The Gambia, in a landmark…
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Buvuma: Over 1,500 affected by oil palm project
BUVUMA, January 22, 2026 –- The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] has begun compensating more than 1,504 people displaced by the National Oil Palm Project [NOPP] in Buvuma district.…
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Gov’t targets 10.4 percent growth towards middle-income status
KAMPALA, January 21, 2026 — The Government of Uganda has set its sights on accelerated economic growth in the 2026/27 financial year, with the finance ministry projecting a 10.4 percent expansion as…
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Dokolo: Local Emyooga SACCO ventures into poultry farming
DOKOLO, January 21, 2026 — After five years of operation, Dokolo North Restaurant Emyooga Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation [SACCO] in Dokolo district has expanded its loan portfolio, membership, and income-generating activities,…
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GULU, January 21, 2026 — Groundnuts are among the most consumed legumes in Acholi Subregion and the rest of northern Uganda, commonly ground and mixed with vegetables and dried meat to make…
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