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EAC, Germany launch second AI challenge to boost digital skills in East Africa

KAMPALA, August 13, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] and the Government of Germany have launched the second edition of the EAC Artificial Intelligence Innovation Challenge, seeking to equip 20,000 East…

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Six new speakers announced for ICA Global Conference in Panama

BRUSSELS, August 13, 2026 — Six new speakers have been added to the programme for the 2026 International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] Global Conference, which will be held in Panama next month under…

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Partners join forces to help African SMEs compete and grow across borders

JOHANNESBURG, August 13, 2026 — South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition [the dtic], Standard Bank, MTN and DHL have announced a series of strategic partnerships aimed at helping small and…

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WBG invests US$ 25mln in Jumia to expand Africa’s digital commerce

KAMPALA, August 13, 2026 — The World Bank Group [WBG] is investing in Africa’s digital commerce infrastructure to help small businesses access new markets, create jobs and expand economic opportunities across the…

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Standard Chartered marks 114 years of presence in Uganda

KAMPALA, August 13, 2026 — Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has marked 114 years of continuous operations in the country, celebrating its longstanding contribution to Uganda’s financial sector and its role in connecting…

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Lango hoteliers urged to form association for easy access to UDB funds

LIRA CITY, August 13, 2026 — Legislators under the Lango Parliamentary Group [LPG] have urged hotel owners in the Lango Sub-region to form an association to make it easier for them to…

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Karenga leaders back electric fencing to curb devastating human-wildlife conflict

KARENGA, August 12, 2026 — Leaders and community representatives in Karenga district have unanimously endorsed the immediate construction of electric fencing along critical hotspots bordering Kidepo Valley Conservation Area, marking a decisive…

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Poor land utilisation in Bunyoro blamed for food insecurity and land conflicts

HOIMA, August 12, 2026 — Leaders in the Bunyoro region have been urged to mobilise communities to utilise their land for increased food production and commercial farming instead of leaving large portions…

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ACPCU launches health insurance scheme for coffee farmers

BUSHENYI, August 12, 2025 — The Ankole Coffee Producers Cooperative Union [ACPCU], in partnership with Elucid Health Uganda, has launched a health insurance scheme targeting coffee-farming households in the region. The scheme,…

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Uganda’s public debt remains sustainable, says finance minister

KAMPALA, August 12,2026 – The Finance Minister Henry Musaisizi, has comforted Parliament that Uganda’s public debt remains sustainable over the medium to long term, despite a significant increase in the country’s debt…

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