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A bitter fight over a multi-billion shilling MTN marketing contract

A bitter fight over a multi-billion shilling MTN marketing contract

In 2023, M&C Saatchi Abel approached CTA Space with a proposal.The South African-based marketing, advertising and communications company was seeking an affiliate marketing agency that would be part of a multi-

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Egypt announces Africa’s first hydrogen-powered skyscraper, offering a new era for green power

Egypt announces Africa’s first hydrogen-powered skyscraper, offering a new era for green power

An artist’s rendering of the Forbes International Tower.Photo: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill ArchitectureForbes is set to construct a 50-storey hydrogen-powered building in Egypt, the first of its kind in Africa. This groundbreaking pr

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Over 12,000 Gen Zs join graft fight

Over 12,000 Gen Zs join graft fight

Some of the anti-graft protesters who were charged at Buganda Road Court and remanded to Luzira Prison on July 23, 2024. Photo | Abubaker LubowaSeveral hundreds of Gen Zs on July 27, participated in virtual and physical protests over rising corruptio

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Meet the Top 10: The Finalists Competing for Miss Uganda 2024

Meet the Top 10: The Finalists Competing for Miss Uganda 2024

The Miss Uganda pageant isn’t just about beauty—it’s a powerful platform for ambitious young women to showcase their leadership skills, intelligence, and passion. Through rigorous training and mentorship, contestants transform into brand ambassadors for Ug

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Minister Balaam Barugahara: I Was Dismissed from Makerere University for Leading Strike

Minister Balaam Barugahara: I Was Dismissed from Makerere University for Leading Strike

Minister Vows to Defend Museveni Amidst Protests by Ugandan Gen ZsMinister Balaam Barugahara. Courtesy PhotoLove him or hate him, Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi is not about to give up on his ef

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Olympics organisers forced to apologise as outrage sparked over 'mockery of Christianity'

Olympics organisers forced to apologise as outrage sparked over 'mockery of Christianity'

The 2024 Olympic Games were accused of "blasphemy" after a stunt by drag performers during the opening ceremony sparked protest from many - including Elon Musk.The organisers of the Olympics hav

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Kampala’ s Sultan of prosperity opens door to another shopping mall

Kampala’ s Sultan of prosperity opens door to another shopping mall

Sentongo Haruna’s most recent property had taken the town by storm: a newly constructed $24 million penthouse in the heart of Ntinda, perched atop the Haruna Shopping Mall.This penthouse was unlike any other property ever constructed in Africa, a marvel

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MTN seeks to separate mobile money business from listed company

MTN seeks to separate mobile money business from listed company

MTN Uganda has indicated it has sought approval from its board to separate the Fintech business, which includes mobile money, from its stock portfolio. The separation, which is being spearheaded at Group level, MTN says is part of its Ambition 2025 t

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Iran: President Raisi’s Death Shakes Up List of Contenders for ‘Supreme Leader’

Iran: President Raisi’s Death Shakes Up List of Contenders for ‘Supreme Leader’

Iranian Leader Press Office/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesThe death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash this month has prompted two scrambles for power, both for power and for Raisi’s place as a leading candidate to succeed Ayatoll

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BUL, KCCA Wins Light-up Namboole Stadium Reopening

BUL, KCCA Wins Light-up Namboole Stadium Reopening

This was BUL’s 14th victory in 26 matches, moving them top of the log on 49 points with three matches left to playJeromy Kirya was the man of the moment as BUL completed a rare double over Vipers in Namboole (Photos: Brazilian Kigozi/ChimpReports)

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