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Africa’s Digital Economy Hits $180 Billion – Here’s What It Means for Uganda

Africa’s Digital Economy Hits $180 Billion – Here’s What It Means for Uganda

Africa’s digital economy is now worth over Shs 680 trillion—and this is just the beginning.But what does that even mean for a typical Ugandan who sells newspapers in the taxi park, owns a boda boda, or simply has a smartphone?The digital economy in itself refers to business

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I am Satisfied with Performance of PDM so Far, says Museveni

I am Satisfied with Performance of PDM so Far, says Museveni

President Museveni has said he is satisfied with the performance of the Parish Development Model program so far.Addressing journalists as the PDM assessment tour ends, the president said unlike other programs, PDM seems to be progressing well so far.“When you look at beneficiaries

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Museveni Calls for Household Census in Kampala to Improve PDM Budgeting

Museveni Calls for Household Census in Kampala to Improve PDM Budgeting

President Museveni has directed local authorities in Kampala’s five divisions to conduct a thorough household census to guide equitable allocation of funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM).The directive came during his visit to Kyambogo Complex Parish in Nakawa Division on S

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Museveni Hails Emyooga Sacco Success in Nakawa, Pledges More Support

Museveni Hails Emyooga Sacco Success in Nakawa, Pledges More Support

President Museveni has met with beneficiaries of the Emyooga SACCO initiative in Butabika and Mutungo, Nakawa Division, commending their progress and reaffirming government support for grassroots economic empowerment.The President, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Educati

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US tech CEO resigns after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral

US tech CEO resigns after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral

A US tech company says its chief executive has quit after he was apparently caught on a big screen at a Coldplay concert embracing a female co-worker, in a clip that went viral.Astronomer said in a statement: "Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted

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Uganda’s Ethanol Blending Programme: A Triple Win for Farmers, Economy, and Environment

Uganda’s Ethanol Blending Programme: A Triple Win for Farmers, Economy, and Environment

Uganda has officially launched a national biofuels blending programme that could transform the country’s energy landscape, breathe new life into rural agriculture, and significantly cut carbon emissions.The initiative, which will begin with a 5% ethanol blend in petrol (E5) and scale up

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Chaos in Court: Judge Forgets to Sign Besigye’s Release Papers

Chaos in Court: Judge Forgets to Sign Besigye’s Release Papers

There was drama at Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday after a judge reportedly forgot to sign a critical document that would have allowed the release of opposition leader.Dr Besigye and his aide, Hajj Obeid Lutale, were due to be released after

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Deadliest delicacies: 10 deadly animals that people actually eat around the world

Deadliest delicacies: 10 deadly animals that people actually eat around the world

Imagine sitting down to dinner and being served a plate of snake, its venom potent enough to kill an elephant. It sounds like a nightmare, but across the globe, people routinely dine on some of the deadliest animals known to humankind. Despite the danger, these

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Ugandan VJ Junior contemplates retirement, hints at production role

Ugandan VJ Junior contemplates retirement, hints at production role

Video jockey VJ Junior, real name Marystuarts Matovu, has revealed he is contemplating retirement from video jockeying after years of dominating the Ugandan movie commentary scene.Speaking about his future, Junior said he is ready to step back from the mi

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Why Makerere ought to retain its professors as long as can still talk

Why Makerere ought to retain its professors as long as can still talk

There is a Ugandan virologist – a retired professor – who once told me a memorable story that captures a core part of the absurdity of the system that Bwana Yoweri Museveni has cultivated and presided over since coming to power. I will not

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