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Fresh details on digital number plates
As July 01 which is the new launch deadline for digital number plates in Uganda approaches, The Independent has new details about Security Minister Jim Muhwezi’s troubles in ensuring it does not fail this time – despite many concerns. Details emerging centre around a meeting that Muhwezi called in the…
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How Kalangala Is ‘Silently’ Becoming a Hub For Domestic Human Trafficking In Uganda
R&B artist Akon has yet to come anywhere close to realizing his ambitious vision for a “futuristic” city powered by a cryptocurrency called “Akoin” and…
As Islamist Siege in Mozambique Drags On, Natural Gas Project Scrambles to Evacuate
French energy giant Total SE and international contractors were scrambling to evacuate staff from a $20 billion natural-gas project in northern Mozambique on Saturday, security…
Uganda investigates vanished ivory haul
Global stocks edged lower Tuesday, signaling that major indexes may take a breather after signs of a rapid economic recovery powered them to record highs.…
The West’s Patience With Uganda’s Strongman Wanes After a Bloody Election
The United States is considering action against the government of President Yoweri Museveni, a longtime ally who has crushed dissent at home. The European Union…
Why Mastercard just made a $100 million bet on Africa’s mobile money market
The $100 million investment from global payments giant Mastercard in the mobile money business arm of Airtel Africa announced this week is a sign of…
Kenya becomes the second African country to roll out 5G
Mobile network operator Safaricom has launched a 5G network in Kenya. This makes it the second country in Africa to roll out the technology to…
International women’s day at MFS Africa: An exclusive interview with the top 3 female executives
BI Africa: Please tell us how you came to be at MFS Africa? Funmi: Being at MFS Africa, for me, is a reflection of my…
Isabel dos Santos sues Angolan government for ‘conspiracy to seize her assets’
The once considered richest woman in Africa, Isabel Dos Santos accused the Angolan government of ”conspiracy to seize her assets.” Reports suggest that respondents of…
Is the UPE program breeding learning inequalities?
Africa has attracted significant investments and has received an estimated $20 billion in direct investment from Japan between 2016-2018. According to a recent survey by…
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