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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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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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Uganda: Kasese Cotton Farmers Decry Climate Change, Low Prices, Call for Government Intervention

Uganda: Kasese Cotton Farmers Decry Climate Change, Low Prices, Call for Government Intervention

Cotton farmers in Kasese District have raised fresh concerns over climate change and falling market prices, warning that the twin challenges are threatening the survival of one of the region's once most reliable cash crops.Farmers say prolonged dry spells

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Uganda Coffee Exports Hit 8.4m Bags Worth Shs8.2Trillion in 12 Months

Uganda Coffee Exports Hit 8.4m Bags Worth Shs8.2Trillion in 12 Months

Uganda’s coffee industry is on a record-breaking trajectory, with exports reaching 8.4 million 60-kilogram bags, valued at UGX 8.2 trillion (US$ 2.4 billion) over the 12 months from November 2024 to October 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry an

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From 2 600% gain to 86% wipeout, crypto’s hottest trade collapses

From 2 600% gain to 86% wipeout, crypto’s hottest trade collapses

Investing in public companies holding bitcoin and other digital tokens was a major trend earlier this year, but the market has turned …Bitcoin itself is down only 6%. Around 70% of digital asset treasuries are expected to finish the year lower than their starting value. Image: Angel Garc

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UPDF Hosts University of Tokyo Professor for Demonstration of Advanced Agricultural Technology

UPDF Hosts University of Tokyo Professor for Demonstration of Advanced Agricultural Technology

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Department of Production has taken a major step toward modernising its agricultural practices following a high-level field demonstration held at the Kabamba Army Farm.The event featured Jo Min Kim, a visiting professor from the University of Toky

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Central Bank of Russia eases restrictions, opens mutual funds to crypto investments

Central Bank of Russia eases restrictions, opens mutual funds to crypto investments

Russia’s relationship with crypto has swung between crackdowns and cautious acceptance, and its latest moves show that this balancing act is far from over.After first pushing in 2022 to block all crypto issuance, trading, and mining over concerns about financial stability and monetary so

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Bitcoin eyes rebound to $96K from current ‘discount’ zone: Analysis

Bitcoin eyes rebound to $96K from current ‘discount’ zone: Analysis

Bitcoin bull flag on the price charts projected a rebound to $96,000 as the Puell Multiple indicator suggested that BTC is undervalued at current prices.Bitcoin (BTC) is due for a “new uptrend” as a key BTC price metric suggests that the recent drop to $80,000 provided a prime buying o

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