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Zimbabwe’s First Capital Bank gets US$ 15mln loan to support local SMEs

ABIDJAN, May 16, 2024 – The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a US$ 15 million trade finance package for First Capital Bank [FCB] in Zimbabwe to…

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Launch of global platform for coffee industry players to transform 40mln tonnes of biowaste into business

KAMPALA, May 16, 2024 -The global coffee industry generates nearly 40 million tonnes of biowaste each year – that’s about seven times the weight of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Instead of…

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Kikuube residents appeal for relief aid as heavy rains devastate homes, farms

KIKUUBE, May 16, 2024 – Over 400 residents from eight villages in Kyangwali Sub-county, Kikuube district are appealing for relief supplies after their crop gardens and homes were devastated by heavy rains…

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New NIRA Board sworn in today, urged on diligence

KAMPALA, May 15, 2024 – The Principal Judge, Dr. Flavian Zeija has today presided over the swearing-in ceremony of new members of the National Identification and Registration Authority [ NIRA] Governing Board…

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Martyrs Day celebration: Nebbi pilgrims begin 438km journey to Namugongo

NEBBI, May 15, 2024 – Over  700-foot pilgrims from Nebbi Catholic Diocese in West Nile region were this morning flagged off to Namugongo Martyrs Shrine in Wakiso district by the Rt. Rev.…

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COMESA region moving closer to harmonised energy regulatory regime

CAIRO, May 15, 2024 – Energy experts recently met in Cairo, Egypt for a two-day consultative workshop on regional harmonisation of regulatory frameworks and tools for improved electricity regulation in the COMESA…

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Uganda’s coffee exports hit Shs 1 billion mark in one year

KAMPALA, May 15, 2024 – Uganda’s coffee exports for the twelve months [May 2023-April 2024] rose by 3.38 percent to 5.92 million bags, earning the country the much-needed revenue of US$ 1.02…

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MPs want Non-Ugandans to pay for services at Uganda Cancer Institute

KAMPALA, May 15, 2024 – The provision of free treatment to foreigners at the Uganda Cancer Institute [UCI] has raised eyebrows among Members of Parliament [MPs] on Public Accounts Committee [Central Government].…

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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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