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Uganda projects 10.4% economic growth in FY2026/27

Uganda projects 10.4% economic growth in FY2026/27

Uganda projects 10.4% economic growth in FY2026/27independent.co.ug44minKAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s economy is forecast to expand by 10.4 percent by the end of the 2026/2027 financial year, up from an estimated 6.6 percent at the end of the 2025/2026 financial year.

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South African rand flat ahead of leading economic indicator, local inflation data

South African rand flat ahead of leading economic indicator, local inflation data

JOHANNESBURG, Dec 17 (Reuters) – The South African rand was flat in early trade on Tuesday, ahead of the release of local central bank data and inflation data that will shed light on the country’s economic outlook.At 0512 GMT, the rand traded at 16.75 against the dollar, little changed

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Bitcoin’s price ‘fails’ twice, but here’s why a crypto-winter is still unlikely

Bitcoin’s price ‘fails’ twice, but here’s why a crypto-winter is still unlikely

Bitcoin's price 'fails' twice, but here's why a crypto-winter is still unlikelyBitcoin’s [BTC] recovery efforts haven’t been totally successful lately. In the last 8 days, Bitcoin has tested the $94k local resistance twice.Both times, it failed to break through. As things stand,

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Big story: Uganda to Borrow $2bn (Shs7.6 tn) from Oil Trading Giant Vitol for Oil, Roads Projects

Big story: Uganda to Borrow $2bn (Shs7.6 tn) from Oil Trading Giant Vitol for Oil, Roads Projects

“UNOC will be able to generate revenues of up to USD 5.6 billion” (about Shs21.3 trillion) from the projects when implemented," the ministry said, adding that the loan would reduce pressure on the consolidated fund and enable quicker realisation of revenues from the oil and gas sectorS

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Makerere University Announces Graduation Fees for 76th Ceremony

Makerere University Announces Graduation Fees for 76th Ceremony

Makerere University has released official guidelines on the payment of graduation fees for students set to take part in the institution’s 76th graduation ceremony, scheduled later this year.In a notice dated October 24, 2025, the Office of the Academic Registrar outlined the mandatory fe

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Adam Back shuts down Quantum FUD that could ‘likely crash Bitcoin’s market’

Adam Back shuts down Quantum FUD that could ‘likely crash Bitcoin’s market’

Some holders have migrated to a relatively secure address format called Segwit.Bitcoin quantumQuantum computing has made some progress, but not to the extent that it could pose a threat to the Bitcoin network and related wallets.According to Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream and

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Bitcoin Price Today, December 16, 2025: BTC Price Falls Below USD 86,000 Amid Selling Pressure.

Bitcoin Price Today, December 16, 2025: BTC Price Falls Below USD 86,000 Amid Selling Pressure.

Bitcoin prices have fallen sharply compared to yesterday, slipping to USD 85,550. The cryptocurrency was trading close to the USD 90,000 level on December 15 before a clear downward trend emerged. Increased selling pressure, weaker market sentiment and thin liquidity have weighed on prices, makin

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Son 'beat mum to death as husband watched and then they burnt body

Son 'beat mum to death as husband watched and then they burnt body

Gabriel Vilchez, 18, and his 64-year-old stepfather David Gardiner have been charged in relation to the death of Silvia Vilchez, whose charred remains were later discovered on the family's propertyGabriel Vilchez and David GardinerGabriel Vilchez and David Gardiner (Image: Sequatchi

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Barron Trump’s Astonishing Wealth: How the President’s Son Racked Up a $150M Net Worth

Barron Trump’s Astonishing Wealth: How the President’s Son Racked Up a $150M Net Worth

It makes sense why President Donald Trump would have a 

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Do not post your Christmas travels online – Police warns

Do not post your Christmas travels online – Police warns

The caution comes as security agencies across the country move to a heightened state of alert to ensure peaceful celebrations, especially given the proximity of the period to the 2026 general elections.Police have issued a warning to the public ahead of t

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