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28 Apr '25
As global demands for systemic change intensify, feminist leaders are rising to confront the deep inequalities upheld by institutions like the IMF and World Bank.From grassroots gatherings to international summits, feminist leaders and economic justice activists are boldly challenging thes
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23 Apr '25
Economic gains from artificial intelligence will boost global output by around 0.5% a year between 2025 and 2030, outweighing the costs of rising carbon emissions by the data centres needed to run AI models, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.An IMF report released at its annual spr
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12 Apr '25
Brian May looked the picture of health of Friday as he took to the stage at the Coachella festival, in Indio, California in the wake of his stroke. The Queen legend, 77, revealed he had been rushed to hospital following the medical emergency back in September.And Brian was on fine form as h
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04 Apr '25
Aussie mum Raquel Boris has built a fragrance empire that's earned legions of beauty fans worldwide.Now, the founder of genderless perfume house Who is Elijah? can count celebrity model Sofia Richie-Grainge among the list of customers that adore the brand's best-selling unisex fragrance, Nomad.
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12 Mar '25
Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, commonly known as Balaam, has been a prominent figure in Uganda's business and political spheres.Born on July 28, 1979, in Mbarara, Uganda, Balaam's journey from humble beginnings to becoming a trusted minister under President Yoweri Museveni is both inspiring an
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05 Mar '25
For the past decade, Umutoni Monalisa aka Mona Faces has been at the heart of Uganda’s makeup revolution, transforming faces, breaking barriers, and inspiring a new wave of beauty entrepreneurs.At just 22, Mona set out to redefine Ugandaâ
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03 Mar '25
The late Hajji Bulaimu Muwanga Kibirige (BMK) was a businessman in Uganda. He built a strong business empire, including Hotel Africana, which expanded to different parts of Africa. Since his passing, his businesses are facing financial difficulties, with debts t
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09 Jan '25
Dame Kelly Holmes has said the gay military ban caused her ’30 years of trauma’. (Matt McNulty/Getty)Olympic gold medallist Kelly Holmes has said that being a gay soldier during the pre-2000 military ban on LGBTQ+ personnel in the UK caused her “30
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03 Jan '25
Uganda is home to two extraordinary women who have made their mark in business and leadership, earning recognition as the wealthiest women in the country. Their success stories have become an inspiration to many.J
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23 Nov '24
Teachers at Kampala Parents' School, located in Naguru, have staged a protest over their poor pay at the primary school.The school, owned by businessman Sudhir Ruparelia, Uganda’s wealthiest individual, is part