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SACCO leaders urged to embrace technology to safeguard members’ savings
IBANDA, August 25, 2025 — Leaders of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] have been urged to adopt modern financial technology systems to strengthen transparency and prevent fraud in cooperative societies. This…
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Africa’s US$ 100bln Refining Opportunity Unlocks as New Capacity Surges Toward 2030
CAPE TOWN, August 25, 2025 — Africa is set to add 1.2 million barrels per day [bpd] of new refining capacity by 2030, marking one of the fastest downstream expansions globally, according…
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Parish chiefs in Kikuube urged to stay at their stations for effective PDM monitoring
KIKUUBE, August 25, 2025 — Parish chiefs in Kikuube district have been urged to remain stationed at their places of work to effectively monitor the implementation of the Parish Development Model [PDM].…
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Defence ministry engages Bunyoro Kingdom on Climate Change and Environmental Security Strategy
HOIMA, August 25, 2025 — The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs [MoDVA] recently engaged Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom to seek its input in the development of Uganda’s Climate Change and Environmental Security Strategy…
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Museveni condemns election malpractice as NRM NEC recommends candidates for top party positions
ENTEBBE, August 25, 2025 –President Yoweri Museveni has warned against election malpractice, corruption, and the use of money in politics, describing them as dangerous vices that threaten the country’s future and undermine…
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Pride Bank launches new SACCO and investment club product to boost financial inclusion
MBARARA CITY, 24 August 2025 — Pride Bank Limited has unveiled a new financial product tailored for Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] and investment clubs, aimed at enhancing access to credit…
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Catholic journalists urged to balance AI with human values
ACCRA, August 23, 2025 — “Artificial Intelligence [AI] must serve humanity, not enslave it. As Catholic journalists, our task is to ensure technology uplifts truth, dignity, and peace,” declared Charles Ayetan of Togo, newly elected…
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Busy Kenya–Uganda Malaba border unites for peaceful trade
TORORO, August 23, 2025 – At one of East Africa’s most active border crossings, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa [COMESA], in partnership with the Horn of Africa Youth Network…
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MATCH FACTS: Co-hosts Uganda take on defending champions Senegal
KAMPALA, August 23, 2025 — Co-hosts Uganda will face defending champions Senegal in a heavyweight quarterfinal at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship [CHAN] 2024 on Saturday. This is the second CHAN meeting…
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Finance ministry holds consultations on budget strategy for FY 2026/2027
KAMPALA, August 22, 2025 — Top officials from the Finance ministry have met the Local Development Partners Group, members of the private sector, representatives of the civil society, and the academia to…
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