Technology
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Leather factory set to produce footwear in Luweero
LUWEERO, December 28, 2024 ––The revival of Kawumu Leather Industry [KLIU] is poised to begin the production of footwear and soles as it nurtures skilled talent and manage waste for a sustainable…
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Global partners invest US$ 45mn to boost African vaccine production
DAKAR, December 28, 2024: In significant efforts to strengthen public health and improve vaccine access in Africa, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, the African Development Bank, and the International Finance Corporation…
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The 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 announced
ABUJA, December 27, 2024 – The London-based New African magazine today released its highly anticipated annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans…
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Afreximbank and Ecobank partner to simplify trade and compliance for African businesses
CAIRO, December 24, 2024 — African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] and Ecobank Group have embarked on a collaboration aimed at simplifying trade and compliance for businesses in Africa by integrating Ecobank’s Single Market…
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EAC readies to accelerate regional digital integration with cross-border data flow framework
ARUSHA, December 24, 2024 – – The East African Community [EAC] has taken a significant step towards harmonising data governance frameworks across its eight Partner States. This comes after the EAC Secretariat…
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Madagascar: ADF approves a grant of over US$ 9mln to strengthen protection and sustainable use systems for natural capital and ecosystems
ABIDJAN, December 21, 2024 — The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund [ ADF ] – the African Development Bank Group’s concessional financing window – approved a donation of $9.42 million to…
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Gov’t asked to deal with illegal online money lenders
KAMPALA, December 21, 2024 – The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has been given to respond to the claims that local online money lenders are harassing Ugandans including top government…
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New weather station to help Nebbi farmers mitigate effects of climate change
NEBBI, December 18, 2024 — In a bid to combat the effects of climate change, government has decided to install a weather forecasting station in Nebbi district to provide farmers with real-time…
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NTUNGAMO: LoP slams slow progress at Inspire Africa Coffee Factory despite gov’t funding
NTUNGAMO, December 16, 2024 – The Leader of Opposition in Parliament [LOP], Joel Ssenyonyi, has called on the government to exercise caution when allocating taxpayers’ money to private companies such as Inspire…
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IFFCO signs deal to empower FPOs
NEW DELHI, December 16, 2024 — A Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] has been signed between CSC e-Governance Services India Limited and the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited [ IFFCO ] to provide…
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