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Sh714m solar drying facility to improve Masaka silver fish quality

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The quality of silver fish from landing sites in Masaka District is expected to improve significantly following the construction of a Sh714 million solar-powered drying facility. The government, in partnership with the East African Community Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO), has laid the foundation for …

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Bank of Uganda applauds innovation in mobile lending

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Uganda has hailed the innovative mobile and online lending products introduced by financial institutions, noting their significant contribution to financial deepening and inclusion. This innovation began in 2016 when NCBA Bank—then operating as Commercial Bank of Africa—partnered with MTN Uganda to launch …

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U.S. appeals court reinstates Trump’s tariffs

NEW YORK | Xinhua | A day after the U.S. Court of International Trade invalidated U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs and other duties, a federal appeals court on Thursday granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily pause the trade court’s ruling. The judgment issued Wednesday by the international trade …

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Ugandan milk finds market in Algeria

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has flagged off the first consignment of powdered milk to the North African nation of Algeria. At the inaugural shipment ceremony held at State House Entebbe, attended by officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, led by …

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COFFEE: Africa’s struggle against colonialism

NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | In a cozy café nestled in Nairobi’s Karen district, chestnut-colored AA-grade Kenyan coffee beans are carefully ground, extracted and brewed under the focused gaze of a local barista. The bitterness transforms into something wondrous, a bright acidity blossoms, reminiscent of ripe, juicy tropical fruits. The …

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Age of smart retail in Africa is here

As AI systems become more localized, Africa’s retail sector is evolving from shelves and checkouts into smart, seamless personalized experiences, transforming how Africans shop and interact with brands. The sector is billed to have the potential for unlocking the highest economic value from gen AI in Africa. SPECIAL REPORT | …

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