Technology
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Katakwi SACCO inaugurates first board
KATAKWI, September 26, 2024 – The Akoboi Sub-county Savings and Credit Cooperative Society [ SACCO ] in Katakwi district has inaugurated its first board of directors, calling on its members to embrace…
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M-KOPA reaches 5mln customers, unlocking US$ 1.5bln in credit across five markets
KAMPALA, September 25, 2024 — MP-KOPA, a leading emerging market fintech, announced that it has surpassed 5 million customers across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Two million of these customers…
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Leverage technology in service delivery, insurers urged
KAMPALA, September 23, 2024 – The insurance sector in Uganda has been urged to adopt technology in their operations, especially in the face of the highly changing technological advancement. During the CEOs’…
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Museveni donates 14 tractors to Masindi groups
MASINDI, September 23, 2024 — President Yoweri Museveni, has donated 14 tractors to religious groups, farmer groups, youth, and Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies [SACCOs] in Bunyoro Subregion to boost agricultural production…
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Kampala mushroom growers ask Museveni for more support
KAMPALA, September 22, 2024 — Mushroom growers in Kampala metropolitan area have appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to assist them establish a collection centre for easy market access and value-addition materials to…
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Coca-Cola unveils initiative to address water-related challenges in Africa
KAMPALA, September 16, 2024 — The Coca-Cola Company in Africa and its bottling partners Coca-Cola Beverages Africa [CCBA], Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company [ECCBC] and Coca-Cola HBC are to invest nearly US$ 25…
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China Bridge commits to bringing innovative EPC and financing solutions to African projects ahead of AEW 2024
CAPE TOWN, September 15, 2024 — Maritime and energy firm China Bridge Energy is assessing project opportunities across Africa with a view to creating win-win collaborations and advancing the development of cost-effective…
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EAC and IGAD to roll out digital integration project to boost connectivity, access and economic growth
ARUSHA, September 14, 2024 — The East African Community [EAC] and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development [ IGAD ] are set to commence implementation of the Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project…
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EAC central banks urged to embrace technology to facilitate cross-border financial transactions
ARUSHA, September 12, 2024 — East African Community [EAC] Partner States central banks have been called upon to embrace technology as part of efforts to facilitate cross-border payments within the EAC Common…
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GM Tumpeco explains scarcity of number plates
KAMPALA, September 12, 2024 – GM Tumpeco, Uganda’s leading manufacturer of vehicle number plates, has attributed the current scarcity of the materials to delays by the government. The company that partners with…
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