KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Femme Forte Uganda has announced the launch of “Her Virtual Museum of African Feminists,” a pioneering digital platform dedicated to celebrating the lives and legacies of feminist icons across the African continent. The museum will launch on March 7, 2025, just ahead of International …
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Cape Town, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has received the prestigious Best Partnership Award for 2024 at the annual Vivo Energy Group Awards in Cape Town, South Africa, for its impactful “Fuelling Hope” blood donation initiative. This award recognises the program’s strong collaboration with the Uganda Blood …
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Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development Ramathan Ggoobi is in Paris to engage French investors, business leaders, and government officials. He made his first pitch for why Uganda remains one of the most attractive investment destinations in Africa …
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The case comes at a trying time for South Sudan, one of the world’s most impoverished countries, which is heavily reliant on oil exports for government spending South Sudan | Felix Thompson | The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is suing the Republic of South Sudan for allegedly failing to repay US$657mn in …
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The country’s public debt now stands at Shs 93.6 trillion as of June 2024, with 27.4% of domestic revenue earmarked for interest payments Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s rising debt burden has come under renewed scrutiny as the government prepares the FY2025/26 national budget, projected at Shs 57.4 trillion—significantly …
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But stakeholders urge the lender to accelerate private sector growth through affordable interest rates currently capped at 15% per year Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, has urged the East African Development Bank (EADB) to implement strategies that ensure affordable interest rates for borrowing, enabling …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A groundbreaking partnership between Opportunity Bank and Furaha Finserve is set to transform the way Ugandans pay for education, amid concerns over accessibility and affordability. The collaboration, announced on Wednesday, will enable customers to access loans from Opportunity Bank via Furaha Finserve’s technology platform, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Uganda National Lottery marks its seven-month milestone, ITHUBA Uganda and the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) can reflect on a period of progress, learning, and collaboration. As of last week, ITHUBA Uganda has paid out over sh3.6 billion to more than 520,000 winners across various winning …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda, a leading telecommunications network in Uganda has partnered with Trace Africa in a strategic move to celebrate African Music excellence and digital empowerment ahead of the prestigious Africa Trace Awards in Zanzibar from February 24 th -26 th , 2025. The awards …
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ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The Trump administration’s decision to dismantle the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is leading to a global geopolitical fallout. As the US government halts billions of dollars in foreign assistance, concerns are mounting that global adversaries such as China and Russia could take advantage of …
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