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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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China discovers largest gold deposit in its history – Estimated reserves reach 1,444 tonnes.

China discovers largest gold deposit in its history – Estimated reserves reach 1,444 tonnes.

China has announced the discovery of the largest gold deposit ever found in the country since 1949, with estimated reserves of 1,444 tonnes in Liaoning province. The discovery comes at a time when global gold prices are hitting record highs.The Chinese Ministry of Natural Resources confirm

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Gold dips as dollar firms, investors weigh U.S. rate cut bets

Gold dips as dollar firms, investors weigh U.S. rate cut bets

Gold dips as dollar firms, investors weigh U.S. rate cut betscnbc.com25minNOVOSIBIRSK, RUSSIA - SEPTEMBER 15: A worker shows granules of gold at Novosibirsk Refining Plant, Russia's leading gold refining and bar manufacturing plant, in Novosibirsk, Russia on September 15, 202

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Putin in panic as Russia faces economic meltdown with banks facing £100bn 'time bomb'

Putin in panic as Russia faces economic meltdown with banks facing £100bn 'time bomb'

Russia's economy is facing a "time bomb", as sanctions escalate and interest rates remain high. Businesses around the country are struggling to pay back loans and are fighting to stave off bankruptcy.Firms have watched on helplessly as interest rates were hiked to 21% towards the end of 20

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Inflation’s silent threat: Is crypto creeping in on traditional diversifiers’ turf?

Inflation’s silent threat: Is crypto creeping in on traditional diversifiers’ turf?

Inflation’s silent threat: Is crypto creeping in on traditional diversifiers’ turf?In today’s markets, uncertainty has become the new normal, putting pressure on traders and investors alike.Changing tariffs, shifting monetary policies, and persistent tensions are weighing on s

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Africa’s petrol shock map: Shs 100 in Libya, Shs 5,000 in Uganda

Africa’s petrol shock map: Shs 100 in Libya, Shs 5,000 in Uganda

Fuel prices, especially petrol, have shot upFuel prices in Uganda are highAcross Africa, the price of a single litre of petrol can determine whether families eat, whether markets open, or whether a taxi driver makes it home with a decent earning. In Libya, that litre costs less than

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Uganda Posts Better Economic Outlook for October 2025

Uganda Posts Better Economic Outlook for October 2025

The Ministry of Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) has released data indicating a positive economic outlook for the month of October, 2025 as compared to the previous month.The Ministry says that in October 2025, the Shilling appreciated by 1.3 percent to an av

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Uganda Coffee Exports Hit Record 8.2m Bags Worth $2.3bn

Uganda Coffee Exports Hit Record 8.2m Bags Worth $2.3bn

Uganda’s coffee sector has posted its strongest performance in history, with exports for the Coffee Year 2024/2025 soaring to 8.2 million 60kg bags, earning the country US$2.3 billion (UGX 8.1 trillion).The latest report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MA

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