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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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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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UEDCL Announces New Electricity Tariffs for Q3 2025

UEDCL Announces New Electricity Tariffs for Q3 2025

The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has approved UEDCL’s latest power tariffs for July to September 2025.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has released its new retail electricity tariff

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The new faces of Ugandan music: The top 5

The new faces of Ugandan music: The top 5

Uganda’s music scene is vibrant and innovative; every five years or so, the industry undergoes a reboot, ushering in fresh talent that challenges the veterans.In 2025, a new generation of artists is rising to prominence, targeting both local and global

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‘Terrible news…’ Man City fans so upset after hearing what Pep Guardiola’s side could now announce

‘Terrible news…’ Man City fans so upset after hearing what Pep Guardiola’s side could now announce

Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesLooking ahead to the 2025/2026 season, there is a feeling of uncertainty surrounding Manchester City.On one hand, the signings of Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Marcus

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Four Ugandans listed as directors of Russian firm in controversial digital plate project

Four Ugandans listed as directors of Russian firm in controversial digital plate project

Who's behind Uganda's digital number plates? The Russian company in the controversial deal is revealed to have Ugandan directors, raising new questions about the project's structure.The Russian firm awarded Uganda’s digital number plate contract, Join

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Publishers of World University Rankings defends Makerere’s  912th position

Publishers of World University Rankings defends Makerere’s 912th position

Times Higher Education (THE), the publisher of the World University Rankings, has issued a clarification over its latest university rankings following a public uproar over Makerere University’s perceived sharp decline in global and regional standings.In a statement dated July 9, THE said

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Man Utd star who rejected several offers sends agent to meet with club bosses

Man Utd star who rejected several offers sends agent to meet with club bosses

The agent of Altay Bayindir has been at Carrington this week to discuss the future of his client at Manchester United. The Turkish player

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dfcu shareholders receive 121% dividend boost as profits surge to Shs 72.1bn

dfcu shareholders receive 121% dividend boost as profits surge to Shs 72.1bn

dfcu Annual General MeetingShareholders of dfcu Limited are set to earn a 121 per cent increase in dividend payout for 2024, rising to Shs 20.09 per share from Shs 9.10 in 2023, following a remarkable turnaround in the bank’s financial performance.

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TikToker Agather Katrina’s mother to be laid to rest in Bulo-Butambala

TikToker Agather Katrina’s mother to be laid to rest in Bulo-Butambala

Singer Tom Dee has shared the burial arrangements of his mother-in-law, who died on Thursday at Mulago Hospital after a long illness.T Dee shared that the late will be laid to rest today (Friday) in Bulo-Butambala, Kasansala, at 2 PM.

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