Technology
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Buliisa fishermen irked over “hurry up” fishing ban
BULIISA, May 29, 2024 – Fishermen operating on the shores of Lake Albert in Biliisa district have protested government’s decision to ban the “hurry-up” fishing method, claiming that scoop net fishing method [locally…
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Chief economists: The economic outlook is brightening but political risks loom large in 2024
KAMPALA, 29 May 2024 – The latest Chief Economists Outlook released today presents a growing sense of cautious optimism about the global economy in 2024. More than eight in ten chief economists expect…
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Youth-led worker cooperative transforming Kenya’s automotive industry
NAIROBI, May 29, 2024 – Rooted in the energy of youth, the Transparency Auto Worker Cooperative was created in 2022 through a collective vision of former automotive engineering students from Eastlands College…
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ICA Asia-Pacific set to hold Women CEOs’ Summit in Hanoi
HANOI, May 25, 2024 – In an effort to amplify the voices of women leaders in the cooperative sector, the International Cooperative Alliance Asia-Pacific [ICA-AP], ICA-AP Committee on Women, and the Vietnam…
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Museveni urges Ntungamo locals to support new coffee factory
NTUNGAMO, May 23, 2024 – President Yoweri Museveni wants the people of Ntungamo to unite, and support the coffee factory established by Inspire Africa Coffee Group if they are to improve their…
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Boosting irrigation: Govt earmarks Shs 560mln for Masindi farmers
MASINDI, May 22, 2024 – Government through the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] has set aside Shs 560 million for individual farmers in Masindi district to purchase and use…
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Spiro agrees to US$50mln debt facility with Afreximbank to accelerate expansion
KIGALI, May 18, 2024 – Spiro, the largest electric vehicle company in Africa, is pleased to announce it has signed heads of terms for a US$ 50 million debt facility with the…
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MultiChoice Africa and ICT ministry conclude MoU to strengthen collaboration
KAMPALA, May 17, 2024 – MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V [MAH] and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for Uganda have announced a new cooperation agreement in the form of a Memorandum…
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Africa requires US$ 277bln annually to achieve 2030 SDGs, says IAE 2024 Panel
PARIS, May 15, 2024 – Boasting 60 percent of the world’s best solar resources, Africa’s solar power potential presents multiple opportunities for investors seeking long-term, scalable financial prospects. A panel session during…
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AutoFore changing face of Uganda’s automotive industry
KAMPALA, May 14, 2024 – In recent years, Uganda has witnessed a wave of technological innovation not leaving behind the automotive industry. In a country where access to traditional infrastructure and services…
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