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06 May '25
The late Rajiv Ruparelia lived fully and left a lasting legacy that will be felt for generations, Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has said, paying a glowing tribute to the youthful businessman who died in a car crash on May 3 at the age of 35.Speaking at the funeral service held at the R
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06 May '25
Today, May 6, 2025, the life of Rajiv Ruparelia was celebrated as mourners gathered at the family home in Kololo, Uganda, to bid farewell to the young business mogul and rally star, who tragically passed away on May 3 at the age of 35.The somber event was followed by a cremation at the Hin
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06 May '25
Coca-Cola has announced it is bringing back its legendary "Share a Coke" campaign, offering fresh brand experiences and inviting a new generation to experience the magic of personalised connection.In 2011, the brand launched this first-of-its-kind campaign in which you could find your
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06 May '25
Absa Bank Uganda today unveiled two new digital innovations, digi loans and online account opening, aimed at meeting the growing demand for fast, convenient, and paperless banking.The digi loan allows eligible customers to instantly borrow between shs20,000 and shs 2 million with
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06 May '25
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has destroyed more than 100 tons of goods found without Digital Tax Stamps (DTS), intensifying its crackdown on tax evasion and substandard products in the market.The destruction took place on April 30, 2025, at Luweero Industries Ltd in Nakasongola Distr
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06 May '25
For the next seven days, over 150 schools are participating in the highly demanding, but exciting boot camp stage of the annual Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) taking place at Seroma Christian High School in Mukono District.According to Diana Ondoga, the Head of Social Corporat
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06 May '25
Stanbic Bank Uganda has through its Stanbic for Her initiative, has partnered with UN Women to launch a transformative programme in the West Nile region, targeting both refugee and host communities.The initiative is designed to empower women through digital inclusion, financial literacy, a
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06 May '25
Private sector operating conditions during April remained encouraging as the headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (Stanbic PMI) rose to 55.3, up from the 52.9 recorded for March.Readings above 50.0 signal an improvement in business conditions on the previous month, while readings
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06 May '25
Airtel Africa announced an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in African countries, including Uganda.Currently, SpaceX has acquired requisite licenses in 9 out of 14 countries within Airtel Africa’s footprint. Operating licenses
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06 May '25
The Minister of Works and Transport, General Edward Katumba Wamala, has defended the state of road infrastructure following a spike in road crashes, including the fatal weekend accident that claimed the life of businessman and rally driver Rajiv Ruparelia.In a statement released Monday, Ma