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Digital disinformation and democratic decline in East Africa
Digital disinformation is becoming an increasingly common feature of Africa’s political landscape. Africa’s technological space has grown exponentially over the past decade, largely driven by the increased access to mobile devices and internet. The number of mobile phone users in Africa, 650 million, outnumbers the population of the United States or Europe. How Africans are…
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China sneezes, will Africa catch a cold?
China’s GDP is central to the global economy and especially in Africa The Asian country’s economy is integrated with nearly every sphere of global trade from manufacturing to finance and mining This means that when China does well economically so do African countries The AFCFTA will transform Africa if it can be implemented. China is…
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Uganda pitches branded coffee to Swiss buyers as exports hit record
ZURICH — Two Ugandan coffee companies sold their branded products directly to Swiss consumers at the 8th Swiss Coffee Festival, as Uganda made its first appearance at the event in a push to market roasted coffee under its own name. The festival, held Oct. 31-Nov. 1, drew about 5,500 visitors and 78 exhibition stands, according…
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UEDCL outlines measures to improve electricity reliability and strengthen network capacity
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has outlined measures being implemented to strengthen electricity supply and address infrastructure constraints amid rapidly growing demand. UEDCL’s customer base has grown by approximately 71% over the past five years, from 1.64 million customers in 2021 to approximately 2.8 million today. This rapid expansion has placed increasing pressure on…
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Pearl Bank rolls out campaign to ease fuel costs for taxi operators
Kampala, 6 November 2026: Pearl Bank has launched a three-month campaign that will reward customers of its Wendi mobile wallet with fuel vouchers, smartphones, household appliances and cash in weekly draws, as the government-owned lender moves to support Ugandans facing rising living costs. The campaign, dubbed Wendi Ku Win, was launched on Friday at the…
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KCW SACCO Turns World Savings Day Run into Campaign for Financial Literacy
KAMPALA — Ugandans have been urged to embrace a culture of saving, exercise caution when investing and use emerging financial technologies responsibly as Kampala Corporate Women Cooperative Society (KCW SACCO) steps up efforts to promote financial literacy. The call comes as the SACCO prepares to host its annual World Savings Day Run on Saturday, November…
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City Driver Vs Highway Driver: Should Their Car Insurance Add-Ons Be Different?
A car that spends most days moving through crowded streets faces a different routine from one that regularly covers long stretches of highway. Traffic density, parking conditions, waterlogging, breakdown access and passenger use can all shape what matters after an unexpected incident. Add-ons, therefore, should not be selected as a fixed bundle. A more practical…
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MICHAEL JJINGO: The household case: Who wins when the Global economy is in turmoil?
Hard times indeed! From high food prices, to high fuel prices, to rising commodity prices, the depreciating Uganda shilling. Well, Economic storms do not affect everyone equally. Some households struggle to survive, others adjust, and a few emerge even stronger. What makes the difference? There is an interesting irony about the global economy: decisions made…
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Why open borders could be Africa’s new economic boost
Africa is huge continent with untapped potential. With the rest of the world opening up for the best international trade and travel relations, Africa is learning and following the same path, with countries such as Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda easing entry restrictions by issuing visa on arrival and hence turning themselves towards open borders opportunities…
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Airtel Uganda signs pact with Universal Multipurpose Enterprises to Enhance Digital Connectivity
Kampala, Uganda — Universal Multipurpose Enterprises Ltd, a premier developer in Uganda and telecom giants Airtel Uganda have formalised a partnership that will bring Digital and Internet connectivity their residences. The partnership, signed on Thursday through a Memorandum of Understanding by Universal Multipurpose Enterprises Managing Director Muffaddal Yeolawala and Airtel Uganda Head of Enterprise Sarwiat…
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