Uganda makes a major leap in energy future but more work lies a head COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Uganda commissioned its largest hydropower project, the Karuma Hydropower Dam, on September 26, marking a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards enhanced electricity generation for both industrial growth and household …
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Amid a broader slowdown in funding for African tech startups, some investors continue to place strong bets on the continent’s innovation potential. Defying the overall trend, these top 10 investors have remained steadfast in supporting African tech in 2024, fueling growth and driving transformation across various sectors. SPECIAL REPORT | …
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If Uganda is serious about developing new routes to connect the country, it is imperative that a dedicated route development project is formed with a focused team to drive it. COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | A few weeks ago, the East African Community block advanced plans for air transport liberalization. It …
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SMEs Encouraged To Embrace Equity Bank Technology For Growth, Sustainability and Ease Of Market Access Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | Up to 96% of all customer transactions at Equity Bank Uganda are already through digital channels. About 50% of all Equity Bank Uganda customers are tele-connected and can access their …
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The inclusive tech hub will provide a safe and accessible space for persons living with different abilities to learn new skills, connect with others, and participate fully in the digital world Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | MTN Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of MTN Uganda, has partnered with Tunaweza …
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Uganda and Energy access businesses, leaders, and workforce get a boost of energy from African Management Institute (AMI) and Uganda Solar Energy Association (USEA) partnership Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s solar industry leaders, managers, and workforce are getting a boost of energy as a result of a new …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has introduced a new tax compliance system that will help taxpayers maintain compliance and avoid adverse consequences. The domestic taxes compliance improvement plan (CIP) for the financial year 2024/25 lists 20 areas that, when not addressed by taxpayers, usually …
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Florida, US | BBC | SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew has returned to Earth after five days in orbit, following a historic mission featuring the world’s first commercial spacewalk. The Dragon capsule made splashdown off the coast of Florida shortly after 03:37 local time (07:37 GMT), in an event stream lived by …
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NEW YORK | XINHUA | Crew of U.S. Polaris Dawn mission have completed a spacewalk on Thursday, marking the first time commercial astronauts have space-walked from a commercial spacecraft, according to SpaceX. The spacewalk started at around 6:13 a.m. Eastern Time (1013 GMT). Two astronauts of the four-member all-civilian crew …
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MOSCOW | TASS | China’s army is taking part in the Ocean-2024 naval drill, which will be monitored by representatives from 15 countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. “Ships and aircraft of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army are taking parts in the drills,” he said as he attended online the launch …
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