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EU deforestation regulation a game changer for global trade, environment

EU deforestation regulation a game changer for global trade, environment

Addressing deforestation has become critical in a world grappling with climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem collapse. The European Union (EU) has responded to this challenge with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), an ambitious policy designed to curb global defor

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Govt targets to triple tourism arrivals to 3.8 million in 10 years

Govt targets to triple tourism arrivals to 3.8 million in 10 years

Government, under the Tourism Policy for Uganda, will seek to more than triple annual tourism earnings in the next 10 years. The policy, which forms the bedrock of government’s legal instruments, strategies, and plans for developing the tourism sector, indicates that in the 10 years

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'Rolex' and other East African terms added to Oxford Dictionary

'Rolex' and other East African terms added to Oxford Dictionary

Kitu Kidogo, Panya Route and Rolexand other words from parlances in East Africa are the latest entrants into the Oxford English Dictionary. Kitu kidogo is a Swahili word for money offered or accepted as an inducement or bribe while panya route is a secret path or roundabout route, esp

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Do not gloss over the rabies disease burden

Do not gloss over the rabies disease burden

The death on Monday of a nine-year-old boy in Kabale District after contracting rabies from a stray dog opens an old festering wound in the country. The boy died on a day his contemporaries returned to school to have a crack at the third and final term of their academic year in Primary Three

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Tanzania leads Africa in 2024 global cybersecurity rankings

Tanzania leads Africa in 2024 global cybersecurity rankings

Tanzania has been ranked first in Eastern, Southern and Central Africa for its leadership in cybersecurity, according to the 2024 Global Cyber Security Index (GCI). The East African country scored 100 percent across all five cybersecurity pillars that include legal, technical, organisati

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Uganda vs PNG: Rivalry Renewed in Four-Match Series

Uganda vs PNG: Rivalry Renewed in Four-Match Series

In the wake of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, Uganda is set to take on Papua New Guinea (PNG) in a four-match bilateral series, renewing a rivalry forged on the world stage. This series, starting Wednesday and to hosted at the picturesque Entebbe Oval, promises an exciting

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Discover the Ancient African 'Superfood' Baobab Transforming Lives

Discover the Ancient African 'Superfood' Baobab Transforming Lives

An ancient African tree has emerged as a new 'superfood,' revolutionizing the lives of local harvesters struggling to survive in the face of climate change-induced challenges. The baobab tree, famously known as the “tree of life,” has become a key player in the growing global market for natural

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Convenience and Safety Through Cashless Payments Uganda’s digital economy transition is accelerated by MTN MoMo’s innovative approach. By collaborating with platforms like School Pay, MTN MoMo has created a seamless payments marketplace where parents can pay school fees from ho

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Coca-Cola and Bacardi Join Forces to Bring Rum and Coke in a Can in 2025

Coca-Cola and Bacardi Join Forces to Bring Rum and Coke in a Can in 2025

For many, it's a flavor of college parties or perhaps a favorite beach cocktail. Now global brands Coca-Cola and Bacardi are teaming up to make rum and Coke in a can.The Atlanta-based beverage giant is plowing deeper into the market for canned cocktails, announcing Bacardi Mixed with Coca-Cola

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Aga Khan foundation launches urban micro-forests campaign

Aga Khan foundation launches urban micro-forests campaign

The Aga Khan Development Foundation (AKDF) Uganda launched its Micro-Forests Project at Nakasero Primary School on Tuesday, as part of the broader East Africa Climate Resilience Initiative 2024.Speaking at the lau

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